Balancing Willpower with Grace
Sonya and Laura talk about how to balance pushing through with willpower and giving yourself grace. Balancing Willpower with Grace originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Aug 17, 2022•12 min
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How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade
Your child has turned six and you're ready to start homeschooling first grade the Charlotte Mason way. How do you start formal lessons? How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Aug 10, 2022•19 min
Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason believed that worship was a part of our whole life, not just formal Bible studies. Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Aug 04, 2022•10 min
4 Steps to Great Nature Study
Karen Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study. 4 Steps to Great Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jul 27, 2022•23 min
Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit
Sonya shares some practical tips for breaking a bad habit the Charlotte Mason way. Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jul 20, 2022•12 min
History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum
How the Simply Charlotte Mason history curriculum gives students a global perspective and helps them learn to be good neighbors. History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jul 13, 2022•11 min
Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
As a person, your child has one chief responsibility. Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jul 06, 2022•15 min
Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way. Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 29, 2022•22 min
Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper
How the parent’s character affects habit training and how Mom can keep a sweet, even temper. Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 22, 2022•15 min
How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Home School
Ever wonder if you are doing enough in your home school? Sonya has some encouragement for you. How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Home School originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 15, 2022•9 min
Reason: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
How do you teach logic and reasoning in a Charlotte Mason home school? Reason: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 08, 2022•21 min
Don’t Break Your Home School During Summer Break
Laura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how to approach summer break without losing all your momentum. Don’t Break Your Home School During Summer Break originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jun 01, 2022•15 min
Habits Q & A: Training the Will
Sonya explains the key to helping children learn to make good choices. Habits Q & A: Training the Will originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 25, 2022•13 min
Learning to Be Content
What did Charlotte Mason say about learning to be content? You may be surprised! Learning to Be Content originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 18, 2022•13 min
Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
We need to teach our children the difference between “I want” and “I will.” Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 11, 2022•14 min
Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect
What changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years? Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
May 04, 2022•18 min
Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity
How can you start habit training with an older child? How do you help a child who tends to think negatively? Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 27, 2022•17 min
Long-Term Nature Study
Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study. Long-Term Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 20, 2022•12 min
Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
If you want to give your child an education that views him as a whole person, you need to focus on both academics and character, self-education and self-direction. Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 13, 2022•16 min
What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work
Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method. What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Apr 06, 2022•21 min
Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children
What’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family? Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 30, 2022•10 min
Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Here's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson. Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 23, 2022•16 min
Teach the Child
You can make adjustments to your homeschool curriculum. You have permission. Teach the Child originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 16, 2022•14 min
Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time
How do you cultivate good habits but also a flexible mind-set in an autistic child? How do you focus on only one habit with several children? Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 09, 2022•14 min
Charlotte Mason in Three Words
What three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it. Charlotte Mason in Three Words originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Mar 02, 2022•9 min
Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
There's a difference between knowledge and information. Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 23, 2022•13 min
Science through the Grades
Sonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades. Science through the Grades originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 16, 2022•18 min
Habits Q & A: Consequences
Here are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences. Habits Q & A: Consequences originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 09, 2022•22 min
Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool
Here are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling. Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Feb 02, 2022•18 min
Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
Sonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum. Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .
Jan 26, 2022•15 min
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