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Charlotte Mason and Jazz
As I began compiling thoughts on the topic of jazz music for composer studies and music appreciation I felt pulled in many directions! Should I ...
Leisurely Afternoons Part 2
“I venture to suggest, not what is practicable in any household,
but what seems to me absolutely best for the children;
and that, in the faith ...
Leisurely Afternoons: Free time, connection, and masterly inactivity in a Charlotte Mason education
“The claims of the school room
should not be allowed
to encroach on the child’s right
to long hours daily,
for exercise and investigation.”
~ ...
4 Ways To Create Meaningful Holiday Memories + Holiday Gift Guide starting at $0
Savor the holiday season and create meaningful holiday memories that become family traditions. Our list below offers a selection of options to do just that. Many items on the list are free; if you're looking for actual gifts to purchase (or options to send to grandparents), we also offer ideas for that too. Read on and don't forget to check out A Modern Charlotte Mason's Holiday Gift Guide!
Early Years Curriculum Q&A
What is covered in the Early Years curriculum?
Daily work includes Bible reading, recitation/memorization, copywork/writing (for those able), a ...
McGuffey Readers…Not Just For Sight Reading
After seeing many homeschool parents struggle with understanding how to begin using McGuffey’s Readers I thought I would write a post detailing a...
Mother Culture: Recommended Reading List for Charlotte Mason Homeschoolers
The Ultimate:
Charlotte Mason’s Original Homeschooling Series by Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason Study Guide – Penny Gardner
For ...
TOP 5 Reasons for Educating Charlotte Mason Style
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. My favorite poem begins that way. Today I am going to count the ways that I love homeschooling but more specifically the ways I love a Charlotte Mason education. In absolutely no particular order other than what came to me as I sat to write this.
Why Charlotte Mason?
One mom explains why a Charlotte Mason education style calls to her:
…we are continually prompted to turn over the stone of the “...