Do you know that nature study is more than an academic requirement for the Charlotte Mason homeschool? Miss Mason is adamant about the benefits of plenty of outdoor time for the kids. But she also sets out a whole passage on the benefits of the sight-seeing exercises she describes as Read more…
Perhaps one reason why we don’t do much nature study is that we don’t know what to do once we’re outdoors. Let’s see what Miss Mason has to say: Supposing we have got them, what is to be done with these golden hours, so that every one shall be delightful? Read more…
Homeschooling, even if you’re using the Charlotte Mason method, can feel overwhelming. Yes, the CM method is more gentle and puts less pressure on the mom, but it can still be a big adjustment. Know that you are not alone, and that homeschooling really comes with its own challenges! First, Read more…
When someone decides to use the Charlotte Mason method for homeschooling, it usually includes an understanding of how to set a working schedule. Some families make their own booklists and schedule them out throughout the year; other families buy or use a set curriculum, which may or may not require Read more…
In the CM method, we aim to educate not just our children’s minds and bodies, but also their heart. Miss Mason describes it as appealing to their ‘feelings,’ defining ‘mind’ or ‘feelings’ as “manifestations of that spiritual entity which is each one of us.” It can also refer to our Read more…