Tag: charlotte mason

  • Creative Writing (a throwback)

    Creative Writing (a throwback)

    Kathryn is currently working on a high-school level paper using an online program. I’ll write more about her experience once she has completed the program, but for today, I’m sharing a little throwback. Can you tell imminent grandmotherhood is making me extra-sentimental? This story from nine-year-old Kathryn made me giggle, so I thought I’d share…

  • The evolution of a Homeschool: Changing Methodology

    The evolution of a Homeschool: Changing Methodology

    Finally, in the last couple of months, I’ve emerged from the funk I’ve been living in for the past year. The fog has cleared from my brain, which means I can think and plan for more than just today. This is playing out in everything from homeschooling to decorating my house. I’ve mentioned some of…

  • Interest-led, Unschoolish, CM-style Nature Study

    Interest-led, Unschoolish, CM-style Nature Study

    Although Scout will happily tell you that she is now homeschooled, I’ve done nothing at all structured with the little ones because: A) It’s summertime. B) Even after just one year of public school, Scout clearly needs some de-schooling. (That’s a post for another day.) C) They are still little kids! What they need most…

  • Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival

    Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival

    It’s been a while since I’ve hosted the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival, but I’m delighted to do so again! Ever end up teaching your kids a subject you never imagined you’d teach? {Funny how that happens in homeschooling, huh?} Angela at Joyous Lessons is doing just that: “Change of Plans: German!” Another post at Joyous…

  • An Evening Stroll

    Sometimes the chores of home-making and the day to day challenges of home-educating can take their toll on a mom’s good attitude. In order to keep our homes and families happy, we need a bit of refreshment; this is the whole idea behind Mother Culture! We must occasionally, as Charlotte Mason encouraged, “… have courage…