Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

A Charlotte Mason education in language arts begins with good books. Here's why choosing living books is so important. Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Charlotte Mason math lessons often have the student answer verbally. Richele joins Sonya to talk about why this is a benefit and how to approach struggles with this method. Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

What benefits can you and your children gain from regularly spending time outdoors studying nature? What's the Point of Nature Study? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Ancient biographies and really old plays. What's the point of including these in your homeschool schedule? What's the Point of Shakespeare and Plutarch? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, who shares her story of coming to love nature study after growing up in the air conditioning. From Air Conditioning to Loving Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Why is there so much emphasis on good habits in the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling? What's the Point of Good Habits? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

When you have more preschoolers than school-age children it can be difficult to balance the different ages. Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to share her strategies for homeschooling in this situation. Strategies for Homeschool with Multiple Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Wondering why you should include a foreign language in your home school? Sonya shares some great reasons your family should learn another language. What's the Point of Learning a Foreign Language? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Have you ever wondered why Charlotte Mason homeschool schedules include art and music? What's the Point of Art and Music? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

We've received many questions about math tables and how to teach them with the Charlotte Mason Method. Richele Baburina joins Sonya to answer your questions. Learning Multiplication Tables the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

You have a wonderful opportunity to dig deeper into the ideas found in books by discussing fiction with your student. Here's how. Discussing Fiction without Formal Narration originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

You should only read as much as your child is able to narrate. But how do you know where to stop in a longer reading? How to Break Readings into Smaller Parts originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

You might have heard that Charlotte Mason required perfection or best effort. What does that really mean, and how can we avoid an unhealthy perfectionist mindset? Does Charlotte Mason Require Perfection? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Does your home school have to look just like Charlotte Mason's schools? You have plenty of freedom in the principles of the Charlotte Mason Method to do what works for your family! You Don't Have to Be Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sonya and Karen share how they each started with Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and how this wonderful method has served them and their children well. How We Got Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Homeschool math lessons often have the child work independently. But the Charlotte Mason method takes a different approach. Why You Should Be Involved in Your Child's Homeschool Math Lessons originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Do you ever think of math as beautiful? Tabitha Wirges and Dr. Julie Ryle, authors of Practical Geometry, join Sonya to talk about how a mother can see the beauty of math in the everyday. The Beauty of Math originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Your child is not a grade level! Find out how to break out of the grade level mentality and customize your homeschool lessons to your unique child. Teach Your Child, Not a Grade Level originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Katie Thacker, Charlotte Mason parent of a child with ADHD, joins Sonya to discuss strategies for supporting ADHD students with the Charlotte Mason Method. How to Support ADHD Students in a Charlotte Mason Home School originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

We might have started homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method thinking about curriculum, but it quickly becomes a wonderful way of life! Why Charlotte Mason is a Lifestyle originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

"I hate math!" "I don't want to do nature study!" Your child doesn't like a school subject. What do you do now? What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Like a School Subject originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here are some tips and ideas for doing Charlotte Mason on a budget. Charlotte Mason on a Budget originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Teaching your child to read can seem daunting, but if you look for these signs, you'll know when your child is ready. How to Know Your Child Is Ready for Reading Lessons originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Should you include singing in your homeschool schedule? Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share how singing has impacted her homeschool journey. Why You Should Include Singing in Your Homeschool Schedule originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here's an overview of the notebooks that students keep in a Charlotte Mason Method homeschool. Charlotte Mason Method Notebooking originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

It seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book. How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here are five ways you can set yourself up for a smooth homeschool morning every day. 5 Tips for a Smooth Homeschool Morning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

With upper level literature, students need to discuss genre, themes, plot, character, and more. How can we do this in a Charlotte Mason way? Literature Discussions the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Find out how you can become your child's favorite book narrator! Here are 10 tips for reading aloud well. 10 Tips for Reading Aloud originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

As parents we want our children to enjoy reading. Here's how you can set your child up to love reading for life. How to Cultivate the Joy of Reading originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

What is twaddle? What does it mean to avoid twaddle in your home school? What Is Twaddle? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about why history is so interesting with the Charlotte Mason homeschool approach. Why Repeat History Time Periods? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here is what your preschooler really needs from you between ages 3 and 5, and what will truly prepare your preschooler for first grade. What Your Preschooler Really Needs originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Keep your homeschool schedule fresh and interesting with enrichment subjects! These 10 ideas are easy, fun, and add variety to your day. 10 Ways to Keep Homeschool Interesting originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here's how to arrange your homeschool day to maximize your children's ability to focus and pay attention. The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Christy Hissong joins Sonya to talk about what adjustments you might need to make to homeschool with a single child. Homeschooling a Single Child with the Charlotte Mason Method originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here's how you can organize your homeschool schedule so that lessons are done by lunchtime—it's all due to the Charlotte Mason Method! Homeschool Schedule — How You Can Finish Lessons by Lunch originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Find out the way to teach that effectively leads children to love learning for a lifetime. How Should Children Learn? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

What should children learn in your home school? Here are the subjects you should include in your schedule. What Should Children Learn? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Why do children need to learn? It's a foundational question that all homeschool parents should ask. Why Should Children Learn? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Is Charlotte Mason homeschooling only for girls? Karen Smith, mother of three boys, joins Sonya to talk about how Charlotte Mason worked for her family. Does Charlotte Mason Work for Boys? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share about the benefits of enjoying music as part of your homeschool day. The Benefits of Music Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Just by using Charlotte Mason methods in your home school, your children will gain these five key good habits that will guide them for life! 5 Lifelong Habits in Charlotte Mason Homeschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Richele and Sonya talk about why we study the arts, and what enrichment these subjects can bring to our home schools. Why We Study the Arts originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Five great tips for planning your Charlotte Mason homeschool. 5 Tips for Planning Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

You're at the end of a school year but you haven't quite finished a book. What should you do? What to Do When Last Year's Homeschool Plan is Unfinished originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Charlotte Mason told us to give preschoolers a full six years to explore before formal lessons. But how can you fit that in while you're doing formal lessons with older children? How to Nurture Your Preschooler While Homeschooling Older Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

How do you approach leisure reading when you don't have time to pre-read every book for your older child? How to Guide Older Children in Independent Leisure Reading originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Is Charlotte Mason all sipping tea and sitting quietly? Karen and Sonya explain how we may have gotten a mistaken impression. Is Charlotte Mason Subdued and Tranquil? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Sonya and Doug discuss what role, if any, technology can play in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. Technology and Charlotte Mason Homeschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

Here are 10 ways that dads can get involved with Charlotte Mason homeschooling. How Dad Can Help with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.