Comments on: How to Use McGuffey Readers: A Charlotte Mason Approach https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/ Easy Charlotte Mason Homeschooling for Large Families Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:56:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Karen https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-826 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-826 In reply to Teresa.

Yes, you can certainly still use the McGuffey Readers alongside a language arts program. I just wouldn’t try to make them another full curriculum on top of what you’re already doing. You can simply have your child read a short lesson aloud, talk about it together, and maybe give a brief oral narration. The stories really are lovely and worthwhile, even if they are not your main language arts program.

]]> By: Teresa https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-825 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-825 Hi Karen, hope all is well with you. How would you implement the readers if there was already a language arts program you were using? I’m using a L.A. program this year. Though I know it’s against all of what CM teaches I’ve had to come to this decision for many personal reasons. I really would like to keep using the McGuffeys but I need help figuring out the best way to implement them without it being too much. Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Karen https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-659 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-659 In reply to Steph.

I’m so sorry—I missed including the link earlier! You can find the Charlotte Mason Eclectic Readers here:
Charlotte Mason Eclectic Readers

]]> By: Steph https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-635 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-635 You mention switching over to the Charlotte Mason 3rd and 4th readers, do you have a link to those? I tried looking them up and couldn’t find them.

]]> By: Karen https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-621 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-621 In reply to Angela.

Hi Angela! Thank you so much for asking. I just released my Living Language Lessons Notebooks, which were designed specifically for a Charlotte Mason-style language rhythm. They work beautifully alongside McGuffey Readers—or any living book you’re using.
You can now find all three levels (plus a bundle) here:
**Living Language Lessons – Charlotte Mason Language Notebooks
Let me know if you have any questions!

]]> By: Karen https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-620 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-620 In reply to Cassie.

Hi Cassie! You’re absolutely right—the original link had expired, but I’m so glad you’re still interested. I’ve just made these Living Language Lessons Notebooks available as printable PDFs, and they’re designed to pair beautifully with the McGuffey Readers (or any quality living literature).
You can view all three levels—and a bundle option—right here:
**Living Language Lessons – Charlotte Mason Language Notebooks
Thanks again for your interest, and feel free to reach out if you need help picking a level!

]]> By: Angela https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-583 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-583 Where can I find Charlotte-Mason style notebook PDF? Thank you!

]]> By: Cassie https://schoolwithmom.com/how-to-use-mcguffey-readers/#comment-492 https://schoolwithmom.com/?p=852#comment-492 I would love to see your Charlotte Mason-style notebook PDF sheets to use with the McGuffey Readers! There doesn’t seem to be a working link in this post. Thank you!

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