Hello, friends! Welcome to Day 5 of our 5 Days of The Green Ember series. We are so sad for this series to be done, but we are thrilled to be sharing with you this art incredible lesson. Is there another series you’d like for us to tackle? We love our rich literature-based lessons and enjoy adding fun twists to…
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The Mended Wood – A Green Ember Inspired Handicraft
The Mended Wood Embroidery Handicraft Welcome to Day 4 of our 5 Days of The Green Ember series! Today we will be working on a handicraft. This is a perfect handicraft for your Afternoon Occupations during the cooler winter months or for quiet time. And it can be easily adjusted for your younger stitchers by breaking it down into smaller…
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Nature Study with The Green Ember
Nature study is a vital part of Charlotte Mason homeschooling. As part of our 5 Days of The Green Ember series we are so delighted to share this nature study with you. This is a little glimpse into how our family uses nature study cards and how we add observations to our nature journals. I prefer watercolors, but the boys…
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A Green Ember Tea Time: Rabbits with Swords
A Green Ember Inspired Tea Time Have you ever loved a story so much you found all kinds of reasons to listen to it again and again? That’s how I am with the beloved Anne of Green Gables and how my boys are with The Green Ember. This is our second post in our 5 Days of The Green Ember…
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Cultivating Grace: Author Interview with S.D. Smith
We are story formed creatures. The impact a true, good, and beautiful story can have on a life is, quite simply, remarkable. As the lovely Karen Swallow Prior says in Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me, “Books have formed the soul of me. I know that spiritual formation is of God, but I also know—mainly because I learned it…
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Charlotte Mason Principle 8 : Education is a Life
Discussing the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling, step by step throughout each Charlotte Mason principle has been a delight. Diving deep into each facet of the philosophy has proven a treasure trove of meaningful and practical steps to a Charlotte Mason education. Let’s now turn our hearts and minds towards Charlotte Mason Principle 8: Education is a Life. 20…
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Charlotte Mason 20 Principles: A Practical Guide
As busy moms, learning a new homeschool teaching method can get downright frustrating and stressful! Homeschooling alone is difficult, but learning a new concept can be even more overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help with this simple, yet practical guide to Charlotte Mason’s 20 principles of education! Written in the 20th century, Charlotte Mason’s linguistic verbiage can be quite…
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How to Make a Morning Basket for Mom
Why and How to Create a Morning Basket for Homeschool Moms In the homeschool world, having morning basket time is all the rage! No matter if you’re an eclectic, Charlotte Mason, Classical, or even traditional homeschooler – we all love being able to combine multiple ages together to teach one thing at one time, right? We spend hours– sometimes weeks…
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Try Six Weeks of Morning Time to Enrich Your Homeschool!
Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans Join us for 6 weeks of adventure, daring, and calls to be courageous! Try 6 weeks of Charlotte Mason-inspired morning time with Legendary Swords. We know that jumping into morning time can be a challenge! Especially if your children are coming from a public or private education background or your family is new to…
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Literary Themed Bedrooms
Creating a Life-giving Home As a homemaker, I consider it a blessing to be able to create a refuge for my family and for those who come into our home. I work to create a place of peace, joy, laughter, and grace that welcomes you with sights, sounds, and smells as soon as you enter it. This carries into how…
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