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...]
The Charlotte Mason method is based on Charlotte’s firm belief that the child is a person and we must educate that whole person, not just his mind.
Charlotte Mason's Student Motto:
"I am, I can, I ought, I will."
"I am, I can, I ought, I will." This was the motto she gave us. I am a human being, one of God's children; I can do right by my fellowmen and by myself; I ought so to do and God help me, I will so do. Is this not a great message she has given us? - Michael A. E. Franklin, one of Charlotte Mason's students
Our Ultimate Guide to Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Resources
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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...]
Consistency: Charlotte Mason Training
If you are homeschooling Mom using the Charlotte Mason philosophy, the ultimate goal of cultivating your children’s character is instilling good habits. As homeschooling parents, it is our responsibility to ensure we are consistent with disciplining our children. And, consistency with Charlotte Mason training is key to its success. Consistency … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace: Christmas Poetry Readings
Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Christmas Poetry Readings Friends, this is our final episode of Cultivating Grace, Season 2! Thank you so much for staying with us this season. We cannot wait to share all the wonderful guests and homeschool helps we have for you in season … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace: Fastened Like Nails with Dr. Mark Hamby
Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Four Main Truths that Need to be Fastened like Nails in Every Child's Heart This is Dr. Mark Hamby here at Lamplighter Ministries. Got some exciting things to share today. God's word is very profitable to us. It goads us, it guides us and it … [Read more...]
Afternoon Occupations for Winter Months
As we begin to embrace the cold and clammy months, Charlotte Mason homeschoolers may begin to feel a bit of frustration and anxiety keeping the kids busy during afternoon homeschool schedules. It’s much easier to tell the kids to go outside during sunny and warm days, but as the chill in the air begins to sting, resistance is futile. Yet, it may … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace: Mothering a THAT Child with Rachael Carman
Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Hello. This is Rachael Carman from rachaelcarman.com, and I wanted to talk to you today about that child because that child is my passion. Before I get on to that, I want to thank you, Lara, for having me on today. I'm so delighted to come and speak … [Read more...]
Charlotte Mason Advent Morning Time Studies
Advent Morning Time Plans We do Holiday Homeschool around here. Since it's my own coined term, I explain that further down. That means during Advent, our studies are basically our morning time homeschool plans with reading and math added on 4 days a week. We use A Gentle Advent, the Advent session from The Homeschool Garden, for our morning time … [Read more...]
Cultivating Grace: Hymns Help Children Learn Sound Theology
Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Using Hymns to Teach Sound Theology Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1 Singing is something humans have been doing since God created us. It’s clear in Scripture that singing … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Composer and Music Studies are Imperative
Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Get your free Audible Trial here. Listen here: Charlotte Mason Music Education - the Why As homeschoolers, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the subjects and topics we want to cover. We want to teach all the beautiful and lovely things! We all desire to give our children the best education … [Read more...]
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