Thornton Burgess Author Study and Book List

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: The Homeschool Garden Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans for Busy Families Listen here: Thornton Burgess the Author If you’ve been around the Charlotte Mason scene for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the name Thornton Burgess. This wonderful storyteller was a … [Read more...]

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, … [Read more...]

3 Tips for Strengthening Relationships while Homeschooling

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: Listen here: How to Strengthen Relationships while Homeschooling Hi there friends. My name is Courtney Messick, and you can find me at GraceGrowEdify.com, and thank you for allowing me to join you today. It is always an honor to share here with the Cultivating Grace community. Now, … [Read more...]

8 Ways to Use Charlotte Mason Journaling for Homeschool

I love journals and the idea of journaling. I have countless journals saved that contain a few weeks worth of consistent entries. Then, life happens, as a result, I get busy. My daily tasks take over my desire to just sit still, write and be. This year we're doing things a bit differently in our homeschool. The structure and schedules that … [Read more...]

Hands-On Elementary History with Home School in the Woods

Hands-on Elementary History is an excellent way to bring homeschool history to life! Project Passport has helped fit this role for us and makes history simple and fun. Benefits of Hands-On Activities for History When we first began toying with the idea of homeschooling, many questions plagued me. One of the most frequent was how to keep a child … [Read more...]

Homeschool 101 – Gamifying Your Homeschool

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: Listen here: Gamification for Homeschool Hello, my name Meryl van der Merwe. I am now an empty-nester, but for many years after we moved to America from South Africa, I homeschooled our four children. I still teach homeschoolers online at FundaFunda Academy, and you can also … [Read more...]

6 Winter Nature Studies for the Charlotte Mason Homeschool

Don't let the winter weather derail your learning and outdoor exploring. Here are 6 winter nature studies for the Charlotte Mason Homeschool that are perfect for this time of year! As you know, Charlotte Mason homeschooling has a focus on nature walks during all seasons of the year. Once a week you and your child should be outside enjoying the … [Read more...]

Charlotte Mason Motherhood: Why You Need Fresh Flowers in Your Home

Beauty is about picturing God’s unchanging goodness and daring to bring it into my own small, dusty days. - Sally Clarkson, The Lifegiving Home Bringing beauty into our dusty days is one reason Charlotte Mason was so intent on mother's keeping their lives full of education. Charlotte Mason motherhood is in keeping with education as a life and … [Read more...]

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Poetry Tea Time

There are certain poems that just thrill the soul with their rhythm and the incredible pictures they paint upon the wild canvas of imagination. Charlotte Mason, in her second volume, tells us this, "What kind of poems should be selected for our children? " They must grow up upon the best. There must never be a period in their lives when they … [Read more...]

Cultivating Grace: Avoiding Homeschool Mom Burnout

Today's episode is brought to you in part by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Five Tips to Avoid Homeschool Mom Winter Burnout Hello friends, and welcome back to Season Three of Cultivating Grace for some homeschool mom encouragement. I am so happy to have you here with us again. We've missed you. I … [Read more...]