Where do I even begin? For the better part of twelve years I have been writing (and reading and podcasting and speaking) about Charlotte Mason. I’d like to think I’ve hit that 10,000 hours expert level of knowledge about her but truth be told there is still much to learn. I’m being totally serious ... Read More about On Education: Charlotte Mason
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On Nature: The Great Outdoors
“Never be within doors when you can rightly be without.” It’s one of the first Charlotte Mason adages I learned by heart. I use it all the time to this day. I bet it’ll be one of those sayings my kids will remember when they’re fifty and say with a smile - albeit a slight roll of the eyes - “my ... Read More about On Nature: The Great Outdoors
To the Pre-School Mom
While becoming a parent is the true beginning of the journey, the preschool years bring a certain amount of well, uncertainty…for those of us who embark on the adventure of homeschooling. When is “the beginning” of their education? What should education look like in the early years? The ... Read More about To the Pre-School Mom
The Philosophy Episode
What is education? What are your family values? What type of family culture are you working to create? What type of people do you hope to help your kids become? Mark Twain once famously said, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” Education means so much more than ... Read More about The Philosophy Episode
The Winter Episode
Winter has the propensity to bring burn-out for homeschoolers but it doesn't have to be that way. Today I'll talk about ways to avoid burn-out and how to enjoy the coziness of winter in your homeschool. Show Notes Sunlight before noon post Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny ... Read More about The Winter Episode
Essential Rhythms for Busy Days
With the holidays around the corner, there are bound to be some busy days that will rock your normal homeschool routine. Those days are not lost, though. There are some essential rhythms that help you to stay productive and relaxed when a hectic schedule demands it. Tune in to see how we do it. ... Read More about Essential Rhythms for Busy Days