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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Listen to this post here: We all want our kids to be great readers. We want them to love learning. But when a child struggles to read, that love of learning can be dashed to bits along with self-confidence. We deal with dyslexia and ADHD in a child who tested at high school level comprehension when he was 7 years…
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This article is for you, my friend — whether you’re new and learning about a Charlotte Mason education or a long-time educator through her methods, or just a parent looking for help in homeschooling an out-of-the-box kid – we’re hopeful you’ll gain new insights into this important principle. Get comfortable, grab some tea, and relax as we boldly go through…
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Winnie the Pooh Poetry Tea Time National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18th commemorates author A.A. Milne’s birthday in 1882. He is the author who introduced the world to the lovable Mr. Edward Bear in the poem Teddy Bear in the 1924 publication of When We Were Very Young. This bear, proud of being short and stout, would go…
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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…
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Listen here: Christmas Poetry Readings If you were with us last year, we shared some lovely Christmas poetry as our gift to your family during this beautiful, but often too busy, season. You can read and listen to those poems here. This year we are sharing 3 more beloved Christmas poems. We hope you enjoy them as much as…
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Listen here: Adding Enchantment to Your Homeschool Hello fellow homeschool moms. I’m Dachelle from Hide the Chocolate. I’m so excited to be here today and I’m grateful to Lara for this opportunity. Today I wanted to talk to you about Adding Enchantment to your homeschool. We have a relaxed Charlotte Mason Homeschool and one of our joys is to be…
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What do you think of when you smell cookies baking in the oven? Or walk through the doors of a building and the earthy vibrance of spruce scented air fills the room? Home. Grandma’s house. Christmas time with laughter and love abounding in the kitchen. A time of joy, simplicity, and a wistfulness to have it all back even if…
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There is nothing quite as wonderful as the smell of freshly baked muffins spiced with cinnamon wafting through the air when you wake up on Christmas morning. At least if you’re a child. As the adult doing the baking, I prefer the smell of coffee first. Then the smell of delectable morsels accompanied by the galloping of two (always) hungry and excited…
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Advent is a time of glorious expectation, but we are often so overwhelmed with Christmas activities that we miss out on the beauty of the season. I’m sharing today at Life of a Homeschool Mom about ways we can reclaim our joy and celebrate the season with peace and delight. Join me there for Advent for the Weary Homeschool Mom…
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