I have to admit that I’ve learned much more than I expected from this series. I’ve come to truly appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a Charlotte Mason education, and I’m excited to go back, implement what I’ve learned and take advantage of the resources shared. How about you? What have you learned from this […]
10 Charlotte Mason Education Books You Must Read
In this second part of this series we covered why CM is great for boys, digital learning and formal lessons. We learned how Charlotte Mason can inspire a love of learning and reading. We learned about the feast of subjects, like picture study and Shakespeare, as well as the benefits of CM for working moms. As we […]
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How Charlotte Mason Provides Peace of Mind for the Working Mom
A Relaxed Method Prior to beginning home educating my children, I did quite my own research on the different educational methods available. I really felt drawn to the Charlotte Mason method, and later on to the Classical method. We did one year of Charlotte Mason inspired boxed curricula through Sonlight, and joined a Classical Conversations […]
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7 Principles for Teaching the Feast of Subjects in a Charlotte Mason Education
Teaching the feast of subjects in a Charlotte Mason education can seem overwhelming or daunting at first, but don’t let the number of subjects intimidate you. When I first saw the subjects taught in a Charlotte Mason education I thought um, that’s a lot of different subjects, how in the world would we ever be able […]
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3 Reasons For Shakespeare in Our Charlotte Mason Homeschool
Shakespeare entered my children’s lives completely by accident. As I browsed through videos on demand, I came across “Shakespeare in Love”. Since I hadn’t heard of it, I paused to read a brief synopsis. My then 5-year-old walked in and tried to read the very funny word on the screen. When she finally managed, she […]
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8 Reasons Why We Include Picture Study in Our Charlotte Mason Inspired Homeschool
When I decided to homeschool, I knew that Charlotte Mason was going to be a big influence on the way we approached our learning, especially in the early years. I loved the emphasis on reading, nature, and the arts. I loved the short lessons, the variety of topics covered, and the respect given to the […]
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Charlotte Mason and Formal Lessons: Waiting Until Six
When I had my first child I remember trying to care for her to perfection. I began motherhood with such excitement and enthusiasm it was almost exhausting. I made her baby food, I breastfed on demand (until she self-weaned), I taught her baby sign language. My husband and I took turns reading a book to […]
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How to Have A Digital Charlotte Mason Education
“A digital Charlotte Mason education? How is this possible?” You might be asking yourself after reading this post headline. YES!! It is possible. We are a homeschool family who follows a Charlotte Mason homeschooling approach and loves digital learning as well. So in this post, I want to share with you how we make it […]
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Inspiring a Love of Learning through Charlotte Mason Methods
There’s a young boy, fidgeting in his seat again and gazing out the window at who knows what. Secretly wishing he were outside, jumping in puddles and exploring, he is suddenly called back to the mundane task of filling out a worksheet by sharp words from his exasperated teacher. To this boy, learning is a […]
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Why the Charlotte Mason Philosophy is So Good for Boys
Why the Charlotte Mason Philosophy is So Good for Boys Traditional school can be hard for boys. They’re expected to sit most of the day, stay inside, and, for the most part, they have to keep quiet. Honestly, wouldn’t those conditions be hard for anyone? When I left public schools to teach at a Charlotte […]
