Podcasts about Charlotte Mason

Today we are taking a close look at Charlotte Mason's Science lessons for high school students. How do we spread a wide enough feast to encompass all the scientific knowledge that we've discovered in the last century? Are the types of lessons Charlotte Mason designed enough for 21st century students living in the digital age? Tune in to today's podcast for our discussion. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule The Body by Bill Bryson For the Love of Physics by Walter Lewin Sabbath Mood Homeschool (SMH) High School Science Curriculum Guides SMH Understanding Biomes Guides (Rotation A) (Rotation B) ADE Special Studies Rotation SMH Special Studies book lists (This is a treasure trove! Use the left hand side bar to navigate down) SMH Living Science book lists SMH details on List Keeping Emily's favorite Science Notebook: Stillman & Birn Epsilon softcover 8x10 Nicole's favorite notebook for keeping a Book of Lists: Blueline business notebook Nature Notebooks: Stillman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 (Emily's favorite!) Stillman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 (Nicole's favorite!) ADE on YouTube

Modern research shows Charlotte Mason was right! Short, alternating lessons can make it easier for your student to pay full attention and retain the lesson.

Modern research shows Charlotte Mason was right! Short, alternating lessons can make it easier for your student to pay full attention and retain the lesson.

Melissa Petermann explores Charlotte Mason's use of Swedish Drill and explains how it can be implemented today.

Science lessons ramp up even more in middle school, and we'll explain exactly what to teach and how lessons work at this stage as students deepen their knowledge of the universe and thus care more deeply about the world around them. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Winners in Life's Race by Buckley (Yesterday's Classics) (Living Book Press) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Form 3-4 Science Curriculum ADE Special Studies Rotation Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Special Studies book lists (This is a treasure trove! Use the left hand side bar to navigate down) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Living Science book lists Sabbath Mood Homeschool's details on List Keeping Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Calendar of Firsts Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock Emily's favorite Science Notebook: Stillman & Birn Epsilon softcover 8x10 Nicole's favorite notebook for keeping Lists: Blueline business notebook Nature Notebooks: Stillman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 (Emily's favorite!) Stillman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 (Nicole's favorite!) ADE on YouTube

On this episode of The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Cassie Detwiler, homeschooling mother of 5 and Communications Director for the CMEC to talk about managing a homeschool with young children in the mix How Cassie first discovered Charlotte Mason's philosophy How Cassie makes the most of the time she has Ways Cassie implements a Charlotte Mason education in the early years Some favorite occupations of Cassie's younger children during older children's lesson times Ways to keep your perspective when facing challenges For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/150. 

Charlotte Mason may have lived 100 years ago, but her ideas were ahead of their time. Modern research backs up her principle that children should be given a wide variety of subjects.

Charlotte Mason may have lived 100 years ago, but her ideas were ahead of their time. Modern research backs up her principle that children should be given a wide variety of subjects.

Charlotte Mason believes strongly in hands-on experimental science, but she reserved these types of lessons for upper elementary students beginning in year four. In today's podcast, we'll talk about why this is important and still good advice for today's students. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule Life & Her Children by Buckley Madame How & Lady Why by Kingsley Story Book of Science by Fabre (Living Book Press) (Yesterday's Classics) Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Form 2 Science Curriculum The Sciences by Holden ADE Special Studies Rotation Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Calendar of Firsts Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock Nature Notebooks: Stilman & Birn Alpha softcover 8x10 Stilman & Birn Epsilon hardcover 5.5x8.5 ADE on YouTube

On The New Mason Jar this week, Dawn and Cindy have a litte Q&A chat, including more information about their upcoming trip to Europe How this trip even came about What are some of the highlights of this trip going to be? What is the idea of scaffolding, and was it a practice of Charlotte Mason? To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/149. 

This episode explores how Josh and Hannah Centers built Chapter House, a publishing project designed to restore beautiful, culturally literate children's books to homeschool families. From Homer and Shakespeare to Beowulf, Greek myth, and Our Island Story, they explain why classic literature still matters for forming attention, imagination, and virtue in a distracted age.They also share the homeschooling experiences that shaped their philosophy, including Hannah's background as a public school teacher, their journey with a dyslexic child, and why Charlotte Mason's ideas about habit training and whole-person education continue to guide their work. Josh makes the case that the liberal arts are even more important in the age of AI, while Hannah describes how the right book can open a reluctant reader's world.If you care about education, great books, or raising kids with depth and resilience, this conversation offers a thoughtful and hopeful vision for what learning can be.

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers love to talk about "the feast." But what does that actually mean?

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers love to talk about "the feast." But what does that actually mean?

House of Education graduate Laura Faunce explains how and why to teach citizenship in the Charlotte Mason method in this vintage article from 1921. Read by Kathy Dlugolonski.

Picky eating might not be an issue with food, it could be a family culture problem. Anna Migeon, author of The Happy Dinner Table, reveals why French children rarely develop the same food battles common in the U.S. and how simple changes at the table can transform mealtimes for everyone.Drawing on her years living in France, raising children, and studying Charlotte Mason's ideas on habit, appetite, and education, Anna explains why so many parents accidentally create the very resistance they are trying to avoid. If dinner feels like negotiation, pressure, or chaos in your home, this conversation gives you a completely different way to think about food, structure, and connection.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1507791461?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Poem V from Charlotte Mason's The Saviour of the World Volume I Book III.

We talked with Sonya Shafer about Charlotte Mason and her teachings on experiential learning and living books.

This episode of The New Mason Jar features a conversation Cindy and Dawn had with Erin Daly, homeschool mom of two daughters, director of a local CM school program, and owner of Riverbend Press Erin outlines the importance of Mason's principles and the consideration of how we spend our time The value of different types of planning for time management How to implement a block schedule in the Charlotte Mason paradigm What is a logbook, and how is it used? How this planning method works in Erin's own homeschool When should parents begin introducing some of these planning tools to their children? To get the full show notes for this episode, complete with quote and links to resources mentioned, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/148. 

How do we raise children who are confident, responsible, and willing to help others?  In this episode, we're talking about why chores are about so much more than keeping the house tidy. They're one of the most powerful ways we teach our children that they are valuable members of the family, that their contributions matter, and that they are capable of doing hard things. Our goal isn't to raise children who simply complete tasks. It's to raise capable, resilient people who notice the needs around them, serve others with joy, and grow into adults who believe, "I can do hard things." In This Episode Why chores build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging How habits shape character  Charlotte Mason's timeless wisdom on forming good habits Practical chore ideas for toddlers, school-aged children, and teens Teaching responsibility without expecting perfection How to handle resistance and complaints with confidence Creating a family culture where everyone contributes   Resources Referenced: Friendship Note Cards https://nohighercalling.org/shop/heart-and-home/friendship-note-cards/  Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas https://amzn.to/3RmmwqM  Habits by Charlotte Mason https://amzn.to/3RmmwqM    Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org Subscribe to the NHC email at www.nohighercalling.org 

What if your homeschool needs to change because life has changed? Flexible homeschooling gives you permission to adjust your lessons, priorities, and expectations without feeling like you are failing your children.In this episode, you'll discover how to keep learning meaningful when life gets hard, even if your normal homeschool schedule is impossible right now. You'll learn how everyday life, books, nature, conversations, and relationships can still provide rich educational experiences.✅3 priorities to preserve when life feels overwhelming✅Why a minimum viable homeschool may be exactly what you need✅How everyday life can become meaningful education✅Why your relationship with your children is not an interruption✅How 2–3 minutes of quiet prayer can help you find directionWant help simplifying your homeschool during a difficult season? Grab the resources below by clicking the links.Resources for YouDon't Worry PrayersHomeschool Encouragement CircleRead Aloud Magic PackJim Hodges Audio BooksShow Notes:What If Homeschool Doesn't Look Like Homeschool for a While?Sometimes we sit down with our carefully planned homeschool planner and schedule — and then life happens. Someone gets sick. A parent needs care. You move. A child isn't sleeping. You have appointments every week, sometimes every single day. And you can't make homeschool look like what you're picturing in your mind.What if the most faithful thing you can do in this season isn't to figure out how to get your old homeschool back — but to figure out what homeschool needs to look like for now?You Are Not a FailureWhen life falls apart and you're trying to homeschool, the guilt pressure is real. I'm not doing enough. I'm not doing it right. My kids are not going to be prepared for adult life. I'm a failure.That is not true. Let me just say it again. You are not a failure. You are doing exactly what God has called you to do. You just need to press into the season of life you're actually in right now. Give yourself permission to acknowledge this — this is a hard season. You don't have to pretend everything is normal when it isn't.Hard seasons may require fewer subjects, shorter lessons, more read-alouds, more audiobooks, more independent work, and more learning through everyday life. That is not quitting. That is adjusting.What Are Two or Three Things You Want to Preserve?If life is falling apart, I want to encourage you — what are two or three things you want to preserve in your homeschool right now? Not five subjects, not ten activities. Two or three things. Let those become your priorities. Everything else is secondary.For me, personally, thinking back to when we were homeschooling, I know what I would choose. The first would be Bible. The second would be reading — reading aloud to my children, and my kids reading on their own if they knew how. Because I believe with reading you can cover almost anything. If those were the only two things I got done every day for an entire month because I was in a hard season of life, I would say — okay. It'd be hard, because I'm a Type A person. But that's where I would be.Think minimum viable homeschool instead of perfect homeschool. Keep the basics moving without trying to maintain your ideal schedule. Reading plus one meaningful thing might be all you get done during a difficult day. And that's enough.Maria Montessori Started Without the Perfect AnythingMaria Montessori's first children's house opened in 1907 in a very poor neighborhood in Rome. She was serving about 50 kids ages 2 through 6 who had been left without adequate care from their parents. She didn't begin with the perfect classroom or perfect curriculum. She observed the kids and created an environment around what they actually needed — real-life activities, independence, exploration, and allowing kids to work at their own pace.Sometimes our job isn't to force our original plan to work. It's to observe our kids and our circumstances and ask — what do they need right now?Don't Underestimate Real Life as LearningA sick child can learn about the body by taking care of their body. Moving to a new place can involve geography, budgeting, planning, writing, and research about where you're going. Caring for grandparents teaches compassion and responsibility. Cooking gives you math, reading, science, and lots of practical skills.A difficult season can still be an educated season. Don't write it off.If you're in this season of life, make a life as school list. Write down three things your kids can learn from the season you're in right now. If it's moving — map the new area, calculate the distance, write about the experience, start a travel journal. Real life provides so many educational opportunities. Take advantage of it.Charlotte Mason was educated at home as an only child, and her later educational philosophy was built on a broad education through books, nature, history, literature, and experiences — not dry facts. If you're moving, you can read books in the car. You can visit new parks. You can look at the history of the area. You can find literature set in the places you're driving through. That's natural. That's real learning.Protect Your RelationshipsIt's not we have to get school done. That becomes a checklist. If everyone is exhausted, no one is going to learn anything and there is no lesson there. Use this time to read together. Eat lunch together. Go outside for a walk. Go to the backyard, eat lunch in the fort, or have an outside picnic.Even that can be educational — you can look at the nature around you, listen to what you hear, see what's happening, and go back inside and research some of those things. But more than anything, your relationship with your children is not an interruption to your homeschool. It is the most essential part of it.Pray — and Read the PsalmsHard situations require prayer. Two things — pray and read the Psalms. The Psalms are soothing to the soul when things are hard. Open up and just start reading, and it will be calming.Go to God and ask for peace and wisdom. I would encourage you to have silent prayer — put a timer on for two or three minutes, ask God what He wants you to do in your situation, and then be quiet and listen. Write down any thoughts you receive during that time. When it's over, evaluate them. If those thoughts don't contradict the Bible, I would say go for it.That is what I do pretty much every morning right here at this table as I plan my day. When I started it with a genuine desire — God, what do you want me to know today, what do you want me to do today — it changed my prayer life. And I think it will change yours, especially in a hard season.A hard situation does not mean you failed at homeschooling. Sometimes faithfulness looks like doing less and knowing what matters most. Your homeschool can change as seasons change in your life. That's not failure — that's wisdom.I have a few things to help you right now. The Don't Worry Prayers are scripture-based prayers moms can use when they're in the middle of a hard situation and feeling worried. I'll put a link in the show notes. Our new Homeschool Encouragement Circle is centered around what matters most — that's the theme, and I'll leave a link to that as well. And if you'd like help with read-alouds, the Read Aloud Magic pack gives lists of books and shows you how to use read-alouds in any season of life. All links are in the show notes.

Are you doing everything “right” in your homeschool… and still wondering if you're doing it right enough?In this episode, I'm talking with Jeanette Pascua, a longtime homeschool mom of five, former high school theology teacher, and the editor behind much of what we create at Homeschool Better Together.Jeanette has been homeschooling for about a decade, and her oldest is now in high school. That means she has something I think every homeschool mom desperately needs: perspective from the other side of the elementary years.Her homeschool looks pretty different today than it did when she started. Her kids are scattered around the house doing different things, her older children have significant control over their schedules, and the whole day feels much more relaxed.But it didn't start that way.We talk about what it actually takes to help our kids grow into independent learners, why independence looks different for every child, and how Jeanette gradually handed over pieces of her children's education instead of throwing them into the deep end.And then we get into something I think almost every homeschool mom has wrestled with: the pressure to do homeschooling “the right way.”Jeanette is a Charlotte Mason homeschooler, and she talks honestly about the pressure that she puts on herself to follow this method the way others prescribe that it "should" be done.Sound familiar?We also talk about letting go of the perfect plan, what happens when subjects or books fall off the schedule, and the surprising reassurance that comes from watching an older child move toward high school.Because sometimes you don't realize your homeschool is working until you get far enough down the road to look back.What You'll LearnHow Jeanette gradually transferred responsibility for school from herself to her kidsWhy independence doesn't look the same for every childHow to invite your kids into homeschool planning without handing them the whole steering wheelThe pressure to follow an educational philosophy “correctly”Why you need to homeschool the kids actually standing in front of youWhat happens when a book, subject, or entire chunk of your beautiful plan gets droppedHow reaching the high school years can give you a completely different perspective on your earlier homeschool worriesWhy a homeschool that looks relaxed from the outside may actually have a lot happening underneathHow homeschooling has shaped Jeanette into a gentler, more patient momAnd, naturally, whether iced coffee counts as a homeschool snackJeanette also shares what she loves most about working behind the scenes at Homeschool Better Together—including the books she discovers while editing our curriculum plans.And if you've ever looked at your homeschool plan three months into the year and realized, Wait…we're not actually doing that subject anymore, you're definitely going to want to hear this conversation.One of my biggest takeaways from our conversation is this: balance in a homeschool isn't static. We're constantly adjusting. Sometimes something needs more attention, something else needs to take a back seat, and that's okay.That's not failure.That's homeschooling.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Homeschool Better TogetherWonder StudiesScience TogetherLanguage Arts TogetherMystie Winckler at Simply ConvivialLittle WomenThe Chronicles of Narnia

In this first episode of what will likely be an ongoing conversation about homeschooling, we're talking about how we got here—and what homeschooling actually looks like in our homes.We share what first led us to homeschool, how the Charlotte Mason philosophy has shaped our approach to education, and some of the books and resources that have been especially helpful along the way. We also get practical: building a culture of education in your home, creating routines without becoming slaves to a schedule, and how our days and rhythms have changed through different seasons of family life.We talk about what a typical homeschool day looks like for us, what has worked (and what hasn't), and some of the things we wish we had known when we were just beginning.Whether you're considering homeschooling, are brand new to it, or have been doing it for years, we hope this conversation encourages you to see education not simply as something that happens during “school hours,” but as a way of life in the home.ResourcesDumbing us Down by John GattoConsider This by Karen GlassIn Vital Harmony by Karen GlassBooks and Ideas by Charlotte MasonHome Education by Charlotte MasonTeaching from Rest by Sarah MackenzieSimply Charlotte MasonAmbelside OnlineKnow and Tell by Karen GlassLaying Down the Rails by Simply Charlotte Mason

This week we celebrate 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory.Today we will hear from Min Hwang, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 children who makes her home in New Jersey. In this episode, Min reminds us that even on the hard days, even when you feel alone, you are part of an amazing movement of mothers who are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to sow seeds of kingdom impact that will grow for generations to come.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/best-of-the-podcast-life-giving-motherhood-with-min-hwang/.Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Poem IV from Charlotte Mason's The Saviour of the World Volume I Book III.

Never be with indoors when you can rightly be without is a common quote we hear in Charlotte Mason circles. But what are we supposed to be doing in all these hours outdoors? In today's podcast episode we discuss the invaluable groundwork for Science that is laid in the early years before formal lessons begin. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) Also referenced in this episode is Volume 1 - (Amazon) (LBP, same code applies) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule List of Nature Lore Books from Sabbath Mood Homeschool Handbook of Nature Study by Comstock ADE on YouTube  

Homeschooling isn't just about academics. It's about shaping character, habits, and family culture in the everyday moments. In this conversation with Erin from Gentle + Classical Press, we talk about what the early years can look like without the pressure of early academics, how to raise children who know how to use their free time well, and why consistency matters more than perfection. You'll hear encouragement for the overwhelmed mom, perspective on kids' different personalities, and practical ways to build a gentle and classical foundation in your home. If you're looking for fresh vision and tangible ideas for your homeschool days, this is an episode you won't want to miss!In this episode, we cover:Erin's family life with four children, 15 years of homeschooling, and a business run alongside homesteadingA shift from academic goals to discipleship, character development, and strong family habitsThe meaning of a “gentle and classical” approach, blending Charlotte Mason influence with classical education in a soft, approachable wayPreschool years centered on scripture memory, virtues through song, habit training, and life skills, with limited academics before age sixEncouragement for overwhelmed moms: God equips you for the children He gave you, one hard day won't undo everything, and comparison online is misleadingThe role of children's personalities in shaping both family dynamics and parental growthHomeschooling with a deeper purpose of individualized learning, supporting specific needs, and cultivating family cultureLessons learned from the early years, including the importance of consistency in habits and the danger of overemphasizing grades or peer influenceRecognizing readiness for formal learning by watching attention spans, keeping lessons short, and letting children progress in their own timeHomeschooled kids often learn to use free time creatively, developing projects and play rather than becoming bored or dependent on screensView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDListen to Erin's recent podcast episode about why homeschooling is a foundational choice for her familyCheck out Erin's preschool homeschool offerings Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTErin Cox of The Gentle + Classical Press | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poem III from Charlotte Mason's The Saviour of the World Volume I Book III.

Does the Charlotte Mason curriculum prepare students to live and work in today's STEM-focused world? Once again, we believe Charlotte Mason was ahead of her time and gives children not just the education they need, but the one they deserve. Join us in this episode to look at the big picture of Science and Nature Study in a Charlotte Mason education. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE on YouTube  

Today on The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Grace Russo, homeschool alum and homeschooling mother of 4 to talk about her new endeavor, Pennyworth Publishing How did Grace hear about Charlotte Mason? How Grace began illustrating books and started Pennyworth What kinds of books does Pennyworth publish? A little about Grace's background with poetry What is the value of oral storytelling? How can books be used to preserve the oral tradition? What is Grace's vision for the future of Pennyworth? To see the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/147. 

Narration can be much more than simply telling back the story. Here are three ways to level up the Charlotte Mason method of narration.

Have you ever wondered what homeschoolers mean when they talk about "living books"? In this episode, I'll explain what living books are, why Charlotte Mason believed they were so important, and how they've completely changed the way I think about education. I'll also share some of my favorite historical fiction and nonfiction living books to help you get started and hopefully inspire your own love of history and lifelong learning.

Narration can be much more than simply telling back the story. Here are three ways to level up the Charlotte Mason method of narration.

Elsie Kitching explains the differences between the Charlotte Mason method and the methods that seem to be similar. Read by Jennifer Talsma.

Most schools reward kids who give the right answer — but real life rewards kids who know how to ask the right question. If you want your child to lead instead of simply follow, thinking differently about education is where everything starts.This episode shows you exactly how to shift from raising compliant students to raising confident thinkers, with 3 practical changes you can make starting this week:✅Why followers wait for answers but leaders learn to ask better questions✅The difference between checking memory and developing real thinking skills✅How discussion builds discernment, communication, and confidence in your kids✅Why one better question this week can do more than an entire curriculum change✅What two brothers with no college degrees teach us about thinking differently✅One practical thing to do this week that builds wisdom instead of knowledgeClick the link below to join the Raising Leaders Not Followers Early Access List and get a private homeschool chat.Resources for You Raising Leaders Not Followers Early Access ListFREE Masterclass - Start School Right in 2026 STOP your overwhelm and find confidence for this school yearShow Notes:Followers Wait for Answers. Leaders Ask Better Questions.Imagine your child is 25 years old. The boss gives them a problem no one has seen before. How does your child react? Do they say — well, what am I supposed to do? Or do they say — let me think through this?That's the difference between followers and leaders. Most schools reward students with the right answer. Leaders become leaders because they learn to ask the right questions.Today I want to challenge you with one of the biggest assumptions we've inherited from the current school system.The School System Was Built for Workers, Not LeadersTraditional education often rewards memorization, compliance, following directions, and getting the right answers. Those skills have value. But leadership requires something different. Leaders evaluate. Leaders solve problems. Leaders make decisions where there isn't one correct answer.The Wright Brothers Never Had Engineering DegreesMost people think of the Wright brothers as one person. There were really two of them — and they used their individual giftedness together.Wilbur Wright was steady and focused. His father described him as never rattled in thought or temper. He was highly intelligent, an avid reader, a talented writer, and a gifted speaker. After an accident in high school, he was uncertain of his health and future, dropped his plans to attend Yale, and spent most of his time alone — reading and thinking.Orville Wright was curious, optimistic, energetic, and impulsive. He had a wide range of interests, a quick mind, and was always coming up with new inventions. He actually chose a series of advanced college prep courses in his junior year of high school — but that meant he couldn't graduate at the end of his senior year. So he just decided not to attend school that term.That's right. The co-inventor of the airplane never graduated from high school.Despite their lack of formal diplomas, both brothers committed to broad learning. All the reading they did would have been equivalent to — or bigger than — a modern four-year college degree. And they did it on their own, outside of school.Neither one had an engineering degree. They owned a bicycle shop. They questioned accepted scientific ideas instead of assuming the experts were right. They built wind tunnels, tested hundreds of wing designs, and learned by experimenting. Their willingness to think independently led to the first successful powered flight.They weren't simply collecting information. They were learning how to think through problems. And that's what I want for my kids — and I think that's what you want for yours too.The Questions That Develop Thinking — Not Just MemoryInstead of asking what did you learn today, ask what surprised you today? What question do you still have?There's a real difference. What did you learn just repeats facts. What surprised you and what questions do you still have make your kids think. One checks memory. The other develops thinking.For older kids, ask what do you think about this topic? That forces them to have an opinion. And opinion is a higher-level thinking skill.Followers wait for answers. Leaders ask better questions. And great education is less about you, mom, giving answers — it's about teaching children to investigate. It's about asking questions and letting them discover answers. Instead of saying here's what to believe or here's what to know, teach them to ask — is that true? How do we know? What's the evidence? Does this line up with Scripture? What are the consequences?Charlotte Mason understood this over a hundred years ago. She believed education is the science of relations — that children connect ideas, not just memorize facts. She encouraged narration, living books, nature study, and discussion because those require children to think instead of repeat information.Louis Braille Changed the World by Refusing to Accept the ProblemLouis Braille lost eyesight in one eye at age three, and by the time he was five, an infection took his sight in both eyes. But instead of giving up, he kept learning. Schools for the blind had almost no useful books. And so he thought — there has to be a better way.His curiosity changed education around the world. At age 15, he invented the Braille reading system, which has impacted millions — possibly billions — of blind readers around the world.His education wasn't just about covering subjects. It was about persistence, creativity, and solving real problems. Followers in life accept problems. Leaders solve them.The Power of DiscussionOne reason homeschooling is so powerful is that you can have real conversations with your children. Discussions develop thinking in ways that lectures, worksheets, and fill-in-the-blank assignments simply cannot.Try asking — why do you think the character acted the way they did? What would you have done? Was it wise? Is this what God would want? Those open-ended questions build discernment, communication skills, and confidence — all part of leadership education.Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician featured in the movie Hidden Figures. She was known for asking serious, careful questions and checking her calculations before accepting anything. Even after computers arrived, astronauts trusted her mathematical reasoning. John Glenn specifically requested that Katherine run the same numbers by hand — and said if she says they're good to go, I'm ready to go.Leadership often begins by asking better questions. That's exactly what Katherine Johnson did.What to Do This WeekWhen your child asks a question this week — don't answer it. Ask them instead — what do you think? How could we find out? You might be amazed at what happens when your children have permission from you to wrestle with ideas.Replace one answer this week with a question. Just watch what happens.The goal isn't smarter kids. It's wiser leaders. Twenty years from now, would you rather your child know every state capital — or know how to make wise decisions?Knowledge matters. But wisdom matters more. In Proverbs it says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. That is the direction we need to go if we're raising godly Christian leaders — not simply educated children, but leaders who love God, think biblically, and influence the world around them.Every discussion, every read aloud, every family conversation, every dinner table question can become leadership training.Leadership education is at the heart of my Raising Leaders, Not Followers course. Right now there's an early access VIP list open. Join it and you'll be invited to my private VIP chat, get early access to Raising Leaders, and receive $150 in early bird bonuses.

One of the biggest reasons I became an entrepreneur was freedom—but not just the freedom to work from anywhere or set my own schedule. I wanted to build my business around my family instead of fitting my family around my business. In this Behind the Business episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of why our family chose homeschooling, what our homeschool days actually look like, and how I balance homeschooling three kids with running a business. I'm sharing our Charlotte Mason approach, why we only homeschool for a few focused hours each morning, the resources and curriculum that make homeschooling sustainable for me as a working mom, and how I structure my workday around our family's rhythm. You'll hear about: • Why we chose homeschooling—and why I don't believe there's one right choice for every family • What a Charlotte Mason education looks like in our home • How we use living books, short lessons, narration, and nature study • How I homeschool while still finding focused time to run my business • What I look for when choosing homeschool curriculum • Why I think in rhythms instead of trying to perfectly "balance" motherhood and entrepreneurship • How entrepreneurship has given our family more choices and flexibility • Why your career should support the life you actually want to create Whether you homeschool or have absolutely no interest in homeschooling, this episode is really about something bigger: intentional living. You don't have to copy someone else's version of success. Instead, ask yourself: What do I want my life to look like—and how can I build my career or business around that? Plus, if you've ever wondered whether you could turn your experience into a coaching business, check out my free Career Coach Startup Kit. www.classycareergirl.com/coachwebinar

In this episode, Josh and Hannah Centers discuss their journey into homeschooling and publishing quality literature for children. They share their experiences with the Charlotte Mason method, the importance of nature in education, and the challenges of finding quality resources. The conversation also touches on the significance of mentorship and community in the homeschooling journey, as well as the parallels between self-custody in education and Bitcoin.

Poem II from Charlotte Mason's The Saviour of the World Volume I Book III.

We're back for Season 12, and today we're talking about everything we've got planned for A Delectable Education this year. Join us in this podcast episode for all our announcements so you can follow along with us this year. Charlotte Mason, Volume 6 (Amazon) (Living Book Press - use code DELECTABLE for 10% off!) ADE Season 12 Reading Schedule ADE Patreon ADE on YouTube

Sonya and Karen bring you their top tips for planning your homeschool year with the Charlotte Mason Method.

Sonya and Karen bring you their top tips for planning your homeschool year with the Charlotte Mason Method.

Our special guest today is someone whose name you may know: Hayley Beck. Hayley was born and raised in Australia, and has been married to her husband, Randy, for 28 years. They lived in California for the first 23 years of their marriage. She and Brandy became real life friends back in 2012 when Hayley attended Brandy's Charlotte Mason book club. These days, the Becks live in Montana with their 7 children. Hayley has been the administrative assistant for Scholé Sisters for, well, we don't know how long exactly, but since at least 2018. In today's episode, Abby and Brandy sit down with Hayley to discuss group retreats, why we encourage them so much, and how sometimes you have to just do it. You're going to love this conversation! *** Registration is now open for our annual fall retreat at Early Bird prices! Come and join us for the first installment of our new virtue series. We will be talking all about the virtue of PRUDENCE. Early bird pricing ends of August 17 so register now http://scholesisters.com/prudence . *** Go here to access today's show notes: https://www.scholesisters.com/ss177 Go here to join the FREE area of the Sistership: https://www.scholesisters.com/sistership/

Karli Friesen is co-owner and operator of Prairie Wild, a regenerative orchard and market garden in Kleefeld, Manitoba, that supplies organic-style produce to Churchill Wild's polar bear ecolodges and local CSA customers. The daughter of Churchill Wild co-founders Mike and Jeanne Reimer, she previously served five years as head chef at Seal River Heritage Lodge, is a fifth-generation small-business owner focused on holistic, no-spray agriculture, and is a homeschooling mom of four who draws on Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy.Cornerstone Forum 26'https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

Many parents love classical Christian education until one of their children doesn't seem to "fit the mold." Does classical education only work for naturally academic students? Or should an education rooted in truth, wisdom, and Christ be accessible to far more children? In this Summer Flashback, Davies Owens welcomes educator and school consultant Heather Lloyd to explore how classical Christian schools can better serve students with learning differences without compromising academic excellence. Together they discuss what truly defines classical Christian education, challenge misconceptions about rigor, and offer practical ideas for schools seeking to cultivate both truth and love in every classroom. Tune in to hear: Why "rigor" shouldn't define classical Christian education What the "mythical middle" is and why it matters How schools can better serve students with learning differences Practical ideas for creating classrooms where more children can flourish The non-negotiables of authentic classical Christian education Why Charlotte Mason still has much to teach today's educators Whether you're a parent, teacher, administrator, or school founder, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for building classrooms where every child is invited to pursue truth. Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible: Wisdom and EloquenceThe Herzog FoundationLife ArchitectsWisephone by TechlessZipCast Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

Whitney Newby is a homeschooling mom of 4 kids and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. In this conversation, Whitney shares how she plans her homeschool year, chooses curriculum, and structures her daily routine. Head here to shop Brighter Day Press at Christianbook including Brighter Day Press Homeschool Planners and Charlotte Mason-inspired Morning Time GuidesHead here to check out Whitney's best-selling devotional, Lift Your EyesYou can find the complete show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/episode-68-prayerful-homeschool-planning-with-whitney-newby/.Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

Here's your guide to credits, grades, and transcripts when you are approaching high school with the Charlotte Mason Method.

In this episode, Soren speaks with Russ York, Head of the Ambleside School in Fredericksburg, TX. Russ shares about his journey from public schools to Charlotte Mason philosophy, emphasizing the importance of a formative education rooted in humility and Mason's three principles of education: atmosphere, discipline, and life. Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: History 250. Visit their website to delve deep into America's rich and complex history: https://www.history250.org/ References: – For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay – Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Nancy Kelly explores what constitutes breadth and balance in a Charlotte Mason education in this plenary recorded live at the 2026 Living Education Retreat.

Josh and Hannah Centers join Marty to discuss Chapter House, their publishing company reviving classic books for homeschooling families. They break down the failure of public school STEM pipelines, the superiority of physical books over screens, and why the Western canon builds virtue through wonder. The conversation covers Charlotte Mason methods, narration over worksheets, and how flawed heroes teach courage better than sanitized textbooks. They explore Christian classical education, the meaning of true literacy, and why modern schooling produces spreadsheet thinkers instead of whole human beings. Josh on X: https://x.com/jcenters Hannah on X: https://x.com/hannahcenters Chapter House: https://chapter.house/ Find the Home Mining Playbook here: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Block: Cash App: For a limited time, new customers can get $21 added to their balance. Just use code TFTC10 when you sign up, and send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Bitcoin services by Block, Inc. See the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast. Square: Visit http://square.com/go/**tftc** for up to $200 off eligible Square hardware. Bitkey: Use code TFTC10 for 10% off the new Bitkey. Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/ Disclosure: Bitcoin services are provided by Block, Inc. Bitcoin services are not licensable activity in all U.S. states and territories, and not all services are available in all states. Bitkey is not available in New York. Block, Inc. operates in New York as Block of Delaware and is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bitcoin is a non-deposit, non-bank product that is not FDIC insured and involves risk, including monetary loss. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures: https://help.cash.app/btcdisclosures Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/tftc**!** #squarepartner. Offer expires December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST. Offer for $40 off the cost of one Square Stand, $75 off the cost of one Square Terminal, $100 off the cost of one Square Handheld, or $200 off the cost of one Square Register, excluding applicable taxes. Limited to one discount per product type per seller account. Each code is limited to one redemption per account holder. Valid for new Square customers located in the US only. Offer not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon. Void where prohibited, not redeemable for cash, and non-transferable. #squarepartner #blockpartner

The living ideas that Charlotte Mason says should inspire our education have been educating great minds since the beginning. The Inspired Homeschool is now available! https://amzn.to/4aKPCGJC.S. Lewis, Leonardo da Vinci, Blaise Pascal, and Joan of Arc were homeschooled. Jennifer Pepito reveals how history's greatest minds were educated, and what it means for your homeschool today.Jennifer Pepito, author of The Inspired Homeschool and host of The Restoration Home podcast, joins Mystie to share how Charlotte Mason's principles have been lived out through history's most inspiring figures. With over 25 years of homeschooling her seven children, Jennifer offers a vision for joyful, confident learning that goes far beyond boxed curricula.In this episode:✅ Why the most influential people in history were homeschooled — and what that means for Christian homeschooling today✅ How Charlotte Mason's living books approach transforms the way children learn✅ The surprising power of quiet time, free play, and time in nature✅ Why reading aloud is the most powerful thing you can do to pass on values to your children✅ How to stop comparing your homeschool to public school standards — and trust your children's God-given capacity to learn"We overestimate the power of a boxed curriculum or a trained teacher, and completely underestimate the power of our own love for God." — Jennifer PepitoWhether you're just starting your homeschool journey or 25 years in, this conversation will encourage you to build a homeschool rooted in faith, virtue, and joyful curiosity.

Here's a look at how you can schedule high school work while still using the wonderful Charlotte Mason Method in your home school.