Poetry is such an important part of a Charlotte Mason education, helping children to connect beautiful language with the world around them. In my homeschool, seasonal poetry has become one of my favorite ways to include verse in our daily life. We enjoy reading autumn poems while collecting leaves, and spring verses naturally pair with…
In a Charlotte Mason education, kindergarten looks quite different from what many might expect. As Mason herself wrote in Home Education, “In this time of extraordinary pressure, educational and social, perhaps a mother’s first duty to her children is to secure for them a quiet growing time, a full six years of passive receptive life,…
Are you looking for Charlotte Mason spring nature study ideas for your homeschool? Those first warm days of spring, when the world starts waking up, provide the perfect backdrop for gentle nature study in our homeschools. Tiny buds appear on branches, early flowers push through the soil, and bird songs fill the morning air.
Looking for a gentle way to explore nature with your children this Christmas season? This free 4-week evergreen nature study guides your family through peaceful observations and simple journaling. The Christmas season naturally draws our attention to the beauty of the evergreen tree. While winter settles in, these trees offer a wonderful opportunity for gentle…
Many of you already love the McGuffey Readers for their excellent reading materials. Through my many years of homeschooling, I’ve discovered they provide something even more valuable – a complete language arts foundation when paired with Charlotte Mason’s methods. Today, I’ll show you how to create a comprehensive language arts program using these beloved readers.
When I first discovered the McGuffey Readers for our homeschool journey, I had no idea how perfectly they would align with Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy. These classic readers, first published in the 19th century by educator William Holmes McGuffey, whose work revolutionized education in the United States. First published for use in public schools, these…
There’s nothing I love more than welcoming the arrival of spring with my children after a long, cold winter! Now, don’t get me wrong, we love our winter studies, and reading our favorite classic books from our winter living book lists is always enjoyable, but there is just something so refreshing and new about the…
The holiday season brings a special kind of magic – twinkling lights, cozy evenings, and precious family moments. Yet for homeschooling families, it can also bring the challenge of balancing enjoyable Christmas activities with learning. These gentle Christmas learning tips, inspired by Charlotte Mason’s timeless philosophy, offer practical ways to keep learning alive during the…
The morning basket has become an essential part of our homeschool routine. It’s a simple yet effective way to start our day with focused and shared learning. My kids love it because it includes their favorite subjects, and I appreciate how it brings necessary structure to our mornings.
When it comes to choosing books for these early years, living books offer so many important benefits. Preschool is the perfect time to introduce your preschoolers to beautiful, classic living books, that build a strong foundation for learning. As a mom who has spent countless hours with my sweet little ones snuggled up for storytime,…