As I started thinking about our Christmas lessons for December, I knew I wanted to do something special with the composer we’re already studying this term. We’ve been listening to Handel, and Messiah felt like such a natural piece to spend a little more time with during Advent.
Evergreens are one of my favorite subjects for winter nature study. There is something especially lovely about heading outside with my children once the leaves have fallen and discovering just how much there still is to notice. The needles, cones, bark, and even the birds and animals finding shelter among the branches give us plenty…
If you are looking for a simple way to make December feel a little more peaceful and meaningful in your homeschool, I created this free Charlotte Mason Christmas curriculum to help.
Easter always seems to arrive a little faster than I expect. One week we’re easing into our spring lessons, and the next I’m realizing Holy Week is nearly here and I am wondering how to keep it meaningful without complicating our days. With children at different ages, I’ve learned that this season goes best when…
As winter settles in, I often find myself looking for quiet ways to bring the season into our homeschool days. It’s one of the things I love most about homeschooling—being able to let our learning reflect the life we’re living: the slow mornings, the frosty windows, the hush that winter brings.
Advent always seems to sneak up on me. One minute we’re finishing nature walks through the fallen leaves, and the next we’re playing Christmas carols and pulling out the nativity. I always love filling December with all the beautiful things like our favorite Christmas books, music, baking, and family traditions, but most of all, I…
With a big family, our mornings are always full — little ones needing help, older kids diving into their lessons, breakfast dishes still on the counter. I longed for a way to begin the day with a sense of rhythm and calm, something that helped us all settle into learning without making mornings feel like…
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…
Discovering how to seamlessly integrate All About Reading into a Charlotte Mason homeschool can transform the way children learn to read, making it an effective yet enjoyable experience for the both of you. Teaching a child to read can be one of the most challenging aspects of homeschooling. It’s a journey filled with ups and…