Simple, intentional homeschooling
Six volumes. Charlotte Mason wrote six volumes about her educational philosophy. I don’t know about you, but when I first started learning about this method I was a little overwhelmed and wondered how to get started. From the little research I had done I knew the main points of her philosophy were to create “an atmosphere, a discipline, a life” where children would learn and grow in character. But what
How much time does it require to homeschool your children? Here’s a breakdown of how much time I spend planning our Charlotte Mason homeschool.
The more I researched and learned about Reformation Day and Martin Luther, the more excited I became. Celebrating Reformation Day is a great way to learn about the history of our protestant faith. Here’s a brief history of Reformation Day and some simple activities so you can plan your own celebration.
It is easy to be so focused on taking the next step that you forget to look up and make sure you are still on the right path. Here’s a look at why it’s important to evaluate your journey on the homeschool path and how to avoid some dangers of not seeing the big picture.
If only I had known… When we first began homeschooling, there was a lot I didn’t know. Here are a few of the things I wish someone would have told me our first year homeschooling.
There are so many homeschooling methods out there. How do you decide which one to follow? Everyone has their own story of how they began homeschooling. Here’s my story of how we came to embrace a Charlotte Mason education.
How can you make the first day of school special, especially when you homeschool and the “schoolroom” doesn’t look different from the summer? Here are five homeschool gifts for back-to-school to get your school started on the right foot.
What’s so great about board books? They are wonderful for little hands with stiff page that are easy to turn and are more durable than books with paper pages. Reading board books to your child develops a love of learning early and introduces him to new vocabulary. It is also a great time to build relationships. Here are our favorite board books.
I will treasure forever the days of snuggling up on the couch and reading the large stack of books we just brought home from the library. Here are some of our favorite preschool books and authors.
Incorporating movement into your school day has so many benefits, including improving your child’s focus. Even adults need to get up and walk around or stretch after a period of focused work. Here are three of our favorite ways to incorporate movement into our school day.
