A morning basket is one of the easiest ways I’ve found to bring some of the beautiful parts of a Charlotte Mason education into our day consistently. It gives us a place to gather for poetry, Scripture, picture study, music, nature readings, read-alouds, and other subjects we can enjoy together as a family. Especially when…
Spending plenty of time outdoors has always been an important part of our homeschool. Nature walks give my children time to explore, follow their curiosity, and become familiar with the birds, plants, insects, and changing seasons around them. Over the years, they have caught frogs, followed animal tracks, watched birds, collected leaves and flowers, and…
Copywork is an important part of Charlotte Mason language arts because it gives children regular practice with handwriting, spelling, punctuation, and well-written language, all through just a few carefully chosen words or sentences.
Planning a Charlotte Mason homeschool year can feel like a lot to figure out all at once.
Spring is one of my favorite seasons to homeschool in. During these months, it becomes easier to let our lessons work together. Nature study becomes part of our regular routine. Living books align with what the children are noticing outdoors, and even math and language arts can follow the same seasonal themes.
If you’ve ever wondered how to teach spelling in your homeschool—especially in a gentle, Charlotte Mason–aligned way—this post will walk you through what’s worked for us. Whether your child is struggling with spelling or you’re simply looking for a natural way to begin focusing on spelling more intentionally, I would love to share this simple…
When I sit down to plan a new homeschool term, I usually start with a quiet moment—just a little time to think about where we are and where we’re headed. I gather the books, maybe pull out a fresh planning page, and begin shaping the weeks ahead in a way that feels steady and manageable.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons to homeschool in. The air is cooler, the days feel a little more settled, and the natural world outside our windows offers endless lessons if we pause to notice them.
Math used to be the one subject that left me second-guessing myself. I felt confident in the living books and nature walks, the poetry and picture study—but math? I didn’t quite know how it was supposed to fit into a Charlotte Mason homeschool. Was I doing too much? Not enough? Should I follow a curriculum…
There’s something about fall that always feels like a fresh start. The air is crisp, the light turns golden, and our homeschool days begin to settle into a steadier rhythm. Even though we spend time outdoors year-round, autumn sharpens our attention. It invites us to pause a little longer and notice a little more.