Ever wonder how the Charlotte Mason method teaches science? In this post, we hope to look at some of what she says and see how we can apply it to our CM homeschool! Components of science lessons in a CM Read more
When we first started using the Charlotte Mason method, I relied a lot on booklists prepared by other, more “seasoned” CM homeschoolers. Most of these lists typically included primarily time-tested classics, so that also became my “safety ground” when trying Read more
Once the child is able to do transcription well, by Form 2, we usually add Prepared Dictation. Dictation is seen as another tool in forming the foundation for good spelling. Here are the Steps for Prepared Dictation: Step 1. The Read more
Living books are a mainstay of a Charlotte Mason education. But what do we know about living books, exactly? What are living books? First, we define living books as something written by an author that is passionate about a subject Read more
With the basic foundation of education being an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life, Charlotte Mason continues to take a look at principles that can lead to the creation of an effective curriculum. If we want to take a look Read more