Do you know that Charlotte Mason devotes an entire chapter in her Volume 1 Home Education to the topic of “walks in bad weather”? And here we are admittedly squeamish about leaving the house when it’s raining or snowing! Let’s take a look at what she says about being outdoors Read more…
Plenty of nature time is a must-have in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. For some of us, we might need a little push here and there. It could be because of living in the city (although that’s not an excuse, I admit!) or if our children are not yet used to Read more…
There’s a movement right now to get our kids outdoors as much as possible—or at least, more than the time they spend on gadgets! I’m all for it! Research now confirms Charlotte Mason’s strong belief in the value of plenty of physical movement out in the sun and fresh air. Read more…
When we think about a Charlotte Mason education, we tend to think of all the literature books that the students read, and feel like they’ll be stuck indoors all day reading. It’s a gentle, yes, but rigorous education, structured according to important principles of learning and how children are created Read more…
The fiery hues of the leaves, the scent of pumpkin and spice, and the decorations coming up all around the neighborhood fills us with anticipation for the Christmas holidays—but sometimes it can also come with a sense of dread. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t dread Christmas. I only dread Read more…