Cultivating Grace

Join us for a deep dive into Charlotte Mason's 7th principle - Education is a discipline. Find the accompanying post here: https://laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-education-is-a-discipline/

Join special guest Dallas Nachtigall and Lara for a chat about art, music, literature, and Truth. In this time of uncertainty and chaos, we can utilize beauty to help our children grow and thrive in spite of the ugliness of the world.  Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-beauty-truth/

Join us with special guest Tauna Meyer from Proverbial Homemaker to discuss all things loop scheduling! Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/loop-scheduling-for-homeschool/ 

Can you homeschool joyfully? Misty says absolutely! Join us for this encouraging conversation and finsd show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/homeschooling-joyfully-misty-bailey

Charlotte Mason and living books help inspire a love of reading in your children. Learn how to begin the process today with our special guest Dachelle McVey from Literary Adventures for Kids.  Resources and show notes may be found here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-living-books-reading

What does "Education as an Atmosphere" mean? Come join us for a deep dive into Charlotte Mason's 6th principle of education and find out! Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-education-is-an-atmosphere 

Join us for a discussion on Charlotte Mason and literacy with the delightful Leah Martin of My Little Robins. Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-literacy-reading/

Join us with the lovely Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History for a discussion on what Marxism is as an introduction to The Homeschool Garden's newest session - The Iron Curtain. View the show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/the-iron-curtain-marxism/ and learn more about The Homeschool Garden morning time session The Iron Curtain here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/product/the-homeschool-garden-morning-time-the-iron-curtain/

You need poetry for homeschool. It develops so many wonderful facets of your child's mind and there are many simple ways to add it! Find resources and show notes here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/poetry-for-homeschool/

Join us today with Amy from Humility and Doxology to chat all things Shakespeare including how to include him in your studies, recitation and memorization, and keeping it fun! See our show notes and resources here.

Join us for a deep dive into Charlotte Mason Principle 5 - Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life. Find more resources and show references here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-principle-5-education-life/

Just David by Eleanor H. Porter - Chapter 8: The Puzzling "Do's" and "Don'ts"

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/        

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

We are sharing one of our favorite stories! Find all the chapters and lots of encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

We are sharing mama heart encouragement during this time of trials and uncertainty, and because we believe that stories with Truth at their center can serve us in times like these, we are sharing one of our favorites with you. Join us for chapter 1 of Just David by Eleanor Porter. Find all the audio readings and encouragement here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/when-you-need-beauty-and-truth-a-story-of-hope/

Come join us as we discuss the benefits and why's of morning time and share how we utilize The Homeschool Garden to keep our mornings full of truth, goodness, beauty, and consistency! Share your morning time tips or ask your morning time questions here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/christian-homeschool-morning-time/

Join us for a wonderfully encouraging guest post by our friend Alisha of The Masterpiece Society. Get the show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-motherhood-creativity/

As our first post of 5 Days of The Green Ember series, we are delighted to be sharing a conversation with author S.D. Smith with you. For notes, transcript, and references, visit us here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/author-interview-sd-smith/

Join us as we discuss the benefits of high low books to build confidence in struggling readers and why they might be the kind of book you've been searching for! Find show notes and recommendations here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/high-interest-books-low-level-mercy-watson/

Charlotte Mason training of children to love learning is based on avoiding the 3 A's. Join us today to learn more about the 4th principle of Charlotte Mason's philosophy. For the transcript and resources visit this link: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-training-principle-four/

Join us for delightful poetry from beloved children's author A. A. Milne. Find the downloadable poetry pack and Honey Scone recipe here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/winnie-the-pooh-poetry-tea-time/

Christmas poetry readings for your family to enjoy from Wadsworth, Rosetti, and Neale. Don't forget to hop over to our blog to grab printables of these lovely poems: https://www.laramolettiere.com/christmas-poetry-readings-2/

Adding enchantment and wonder to your homeschool is not as hard as you think! Join special guest Dachele McVey from Hide the Chocolate to learn about bringing more joy into your homeschool. 

Charlotte Mason - the habit of obedience. Discussing the third of Charlotte Mason's 20 principles brings us to a tender subject. Join in the conversation here:  https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-habit-obedience/

What's really the important stuff in homeschooling? Is it the curriculum or how early a child can read or which method we use? Join special guest Andrew Pudewa from IEW as he shares some veteran homeschooling wisdom and encouragement. Find the transcript and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/homeschooling-well-andrew-pudewa/

Developing a strong relationship that lasts into adulthood is a goal every parent has. Connie is sharing her heart for parents and the relationships we have with our children today and you don't want to miss these great tips!  For notes and resources visit us here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/parenting-beyond-rules-connie-albers/

Be a morning basket mom! Learning and edifying should be part of your daily routine too. Resource list and notes are here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/morning-basket-mom/

Join us today with special guest Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows to learn 5 tips for homeschooling multiple ages. Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/homeschooling-multiple-ages/

Today we are diving into Charlotte Mason's second principle - the good and evil nature of a child. Charlotte Mason says "Children are not born bad but with possibilities for good and for evil." What does that mean practically? Listen in here and find show notes at: www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-principle-2-good-evil-nature

Charlotte Mason brush drawing is an artful way to visually narrate. Join special guest Dallas Nachtigall of Bestowing the Brush today to learn about enjoying this lovely art with your family! Show notes here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-brush-drawing/

Charlotte Mason was right to include art study as part of the educational feast! There are so many wonderful benefits and today we are sharing them with you. Find show notes, resources, and more here:  https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-art-study-benefits/

Join us today with Courtney Messick to learn how to create a delightful homeschool action plan and make this your best year yet!  Find show notes and resources here. 

Join us today as we explore the first of Charlotte Mason's 20 Principles. Find the post and show notes here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/charlotte-mason-children-born-persons/

Today we are discussing how to easily implement Charlotte Mason end of term exams. These are valuable tools that will help your children and you thrive in your homeschool. 

Join special guest Jennifer Alia from Sound Foundations Homeschool as she encourages you with tips to create a culture of learning at home. 

Join us today as special guest and homeschool mentor Kendra Fletcher shares some beautiful encouragement to help us live as loved. 

Join us today as we discuss how to implement Charlotte Mason narration into your homeschool! 

Join us today with special guest Anne-Marie Gosnell of Future Flying Saucers as she encourages us in teaching our children how to pray! 

Join us today for a wonderful reading of As You Like It from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit. April 23rd is the day we celebrate The Bard's birthday! 

Join special guest Shawna Wingert of Not The Former Things to be encouraged in combating the fears of motherhood with faith.  Find the show notes and resources here:  https://www.laramolettiere.com/faith-conquers-motherhood-fears/

Join us today as we discuss teaching geography with living books and how it can inspire our children. 

Join special guest Cindy West to learn about adding this valuable and fun time to your homeschool. Find the post and resources linked here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/brain-training-homeschool/

Join special guest Jamie Erickson as she encourages you with 5 tips to get more reading accomplished this year! Find show notes and resources here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/5-tips-reading-more-this-year/

Join us to learn more about the beloved author Thornton Burgess and for show notes here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/thornton-burgess-books-author-study/

Join us today with special guest Rachel Marie Martin, the beloved blogger behind Finding Joy and author of The Brave Art of Motherhood, as we discuss motherhood and finding joy in the story you are in. Show notes can be found here: www.laramolettiere.com/cultivating-grace-rachel-marie-martin-finding-joy/

Join us today as guest Alexis Matthews shares how you can successfully work from home making a full time income and still homeschool well! 

Join us today for a look at Truth, Goodness, and Beauty and learn why you don't need to strive so hard to bring it into your homeschool.