What’s the Role of Field Trips in Charlotte Mason?
How do field trips fit into a Charlotte Mason homeschool year? What’s the Role of Field Trips in Charlotte Mason? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jul 02, 2025•16 min
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Handwriting
With the Charlotte Mason Method, students learn handwriting in a natural way. Here's how it works. Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Handwriting originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 25, 2025•13 min
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Reading Lessons
The Charlotte Mason approach to reading lessons is the best of both phonics and sight words. Here's how it works. Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Reading Lessons originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 18, 2025•16 min
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Recitation
Recitation the Charlotte Mason way is more than just rote memorization. It's a chance for students to show how the ideas they've received have impacted them. Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Recitation originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 11, 2025•8 min
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books
A Charlotte Mason education in language arts begins with good books. Here's why choosing living books is so important. Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 04, 2025•12 min
Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson
Charlotte Mason math lessons often have the student answer verbally. Richele joins Sonya to talk about why this is a benefit and how to approach struggles with this method. Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 28, 2025•11 min
What’s the Point of Nature Study?
What benefits can you and your children gain from regularly spending time outdoors studying nature? What’s the Point of Nature Study? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 21, 2025•4 min
What’s the Point of Shakespeare and Plutarch?
Ancient biographies and really old plays. What's the point of including these in your homeschool schedule? What’s the Point of Shakespeare and Plutarch? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 14, 2025•6 min
From Air Conditioning to Loving Nature Study
Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, who shares her story of coming to love nature study after growing up in the air conditioning. From Air Conditioning to Loving Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 07, 2025•18 min
What’s the Point of Good Habits?
Why is there so much emphasis on good habits in the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling? What’s the Point of Good Habits? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 30, 2025•6 min
Strategies for Homeschool with Multiple Preschoolers
When you have more preschoolers than school-age children it can be difficult to balance the different ages. Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to share her strategies for homeschooling in this situation. Strategies for Homeschool with Multiple Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 23, 2025•21 min
What’s the Point of Learning a Foreign Language?
Wondering why you should include a foreign language in your home school? Sonya shares some great reasons your family should learn another language. What’s the Point of Learning a Foreign Language? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 16, 2025•5 min
What’s the Point of Art and Music?
Have you ever wondered why Charlotte Mason homeschool schedules include art and music? What’s the Point of Art and Music? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 09, 2025•6 min
Learning Multiplication Tables the Charlotte Mason Way
We've received many questions about math tables and how to teach them with the Charlotte Mason Method. Richele Baburina joins Sonya to answer your questions. Learning Multiplication Tables the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 02, 2025•21 min
Discussing Fiction without Formal Narration
You have a wonderful opportunity to dig deeper into the ideas found in books by discussing fiction with your student. Here's how. Discussing Fiction without Formal Narration originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 26, 2025•11 min
How to Break Readings into Smaller Parts
You should only read as much as your child is able to narrate. But how do you know where to stop in a longer reading? How to Break Readings into Smaller Parts originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 19, 2025•14 min
Does Charlotte Mason Require Perfection?
You might have heard that Charlotte Mason required perfection or best effort. What does that really mean, and how can we avoid an unhealthy perfectionist mindset? Does Charlotte Mason Require Perfection? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 12, 2025•19 min
You Don’t Have to Be Charlotte Mason
Does your home school have to look just like Charlotte Mason's schools? You have plenty of freedom in the principles of the Charlotte Mason Method to do what works for your family! You Don’t Have to Be Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 05, 2025•8 min
How We Got Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Sonya and Karen share how they each started with Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and how this wonderful method has served them and their children well. How We Got Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 26, 2025•23 min
Why You Should Be Involved in Your Child’s Homeschool Math Lessons
Homeschool math lessons often have the child work independently. But the Charlotte Mason method takes a different approach. Why You Should Be Involved in Your Child’s Homeschool Math Lessons originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 19, 2025•34 min
The Beauty of Math
Do you ever think of math as beautiful? Tabitha Wirges and Dr. Julie Ryle, authors of Practical Geometry, join Sonya to talk about how a mother can see the beauty of math in the everyday. The Beauty of Math originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 13, 2025•20 min
Teach Your Child, Not a Grade Level
Your child is not a grade level! Find out how to break out of the grade level mentality and customize your homeschool lessons to your unique child. Teach Your Child, Not a Grade Level originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 05, 2025•17 min
How to Support ADHD Students in a Charlotte Mason Home School
Katie Thacker, Charlotte Mason parent of a child with ADHD, joins Sonya to discuss strategies for supporting ADHD students with the Charlotte Mason Method. How to Support ADHD Students in a Charlotte Mason Home School originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 29, 2025•17 min
Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unschooling
Coming to Charlotte Mason from unschooling? Here's what you need to know. Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unschooling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 22, 2025•10 min
Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unit Studies
If you are coming from project-based learning with Unit Studies to a Charlotte Mason approach, you'll want to keep these things in mind. Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unit Studies originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 16, 2025•13 min
Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Classical
Switching to Charlotte Mason from Classical homeschooling? Here are the tips you need to be successful. Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Classical originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 08, 2025•16 min
Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Textbooks
If you are coming to the Charlotte Mason Method from another homeschool approach that uses textbooks, you'll need to make these changes to be successful. Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Textbooks originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 01, 2025•13 min
Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from a Classroom
Coming to Charlotte Mason homeschooling from public school or a classroom? Here are the tips you need to be successful. Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from a Classroom originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Dec 26, 2024•12 min
Tips for Starting Charlotte Mason Homeschool from Scratch
You're planning to use Charlotte Mason right from the start—that's great! Here are some tips to help you make sure you're on the right path. Tips for Starting Charlotte Mason Homeschool from Scratch originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Dec 18, 2024•10 min
The Mental Shift You Need to Make
To be successful homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method, you'll need to make this mental shift. The Mental Shift You Need to Make originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Dec 11, 2024•16 min
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