Does Charlotte Mason Work for Boys?Is Charlotte Mason homeschooling only for girls? Karen Smith, mother of three boys, joins Sonya to talk about how Charlotte Mason worked for her family.Sonya ShaferJune 5, 2024
The Benefits of Music StudyChristy Hissong joins Sonya to share about the benefits of enjoying music as part of your homeschool day.Sonya ShaferMay 29, 2024
5 Lifelong Habits in Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingJust by using Charlotte Mason methods in your home school, your children will gain these five key good habits that will guide them for life!Sonya ShaferMay 22, 2024
Why We Study the ArtsRichele and Sonya talk about why we study the arts, and what enrichment these subjects can bring to our home schools.Sonya ShaferMay 15, 2024
5 Tips for Planning Your Charlotte Mason HomeschoolFive great tips for planning your Charlotte Mason homeschool.Sonya ShaferMay 8, 2024
What to Do When Last Year’s Homeschool Plan Is UnfinishedYou're at the end of a school year but you haven't quite finished a book. What should you do?Sonya ShaferMay 1, 20242 Comments
How to Nurture Your Preschooler While Homeschooling Older ChildrenCharlotte Mason told us to give preschoolers a full six years to explore before formal lessons. But how can you fit that in while you're doing formal lessons with older children?Sonya ShaferApril 24, 2024
How to Guide Older Children in Independent Leisure ReadingHow do you approach leisure reading when you don't have time to pre-read every book for your older child?Sonya ShaferApril 17, 2024
Is Charlotte Mason Subdued and Tranquil?Is Charlotte Mason all sipping tea and sitting quietly? Karen and Sonya explain how we may have gotten a mistaken impression.Sonya ShaferApril 10, 2024
Technology and Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingSonya and Doug discuss what role, if any, technology can play in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.Sonya ShaferApril 3, 2024
How Dad Can Help with Charlotte Mason HomeschoolingHere are 10 ways that dads can get involved with Charlotte Mason homeschooling.Sonya ShaferMarch 27, 20241 Comment
What Is Charlotte Mason Practical Geometry?The authors of Charlotte Mason Practical Geometry join Sonya to explain what practical geometry is and how it's perfect for an upper elementary student.Sonya ShaferMarch 20, 20243 Comments
Nature Journaling: Where Science, Writing, Poetry, and Art Come TogetherKeeping a nature journal the way Charlotte Mason suggested incorporates so many disciplines!Richele BaburinaMarch 13, 2024
Overcoming Cultural Objections to HomeschoolingAmber O'Neal Johnston shares how she had to overcome cultural objections to homeschooling, and why that matters to all of us homeschoolers.Sonya ShaferMarch 6, 20241 Comment
How to Know If You’re Doing Too MuchHow can you tell if you are doing too much in your homeschool? Here are five things to check in on.Sonya ShaferFebruary 28, 2024
