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

These posts are here to help you implement, to encourage you on your journey, and to give ideas. If you ever need more assistance, you can contact us at [email protected] or schedule a homeschool consultation.

Charlotte Mason Principle 2: Good & Evil Nature of a Child

Children are not born bad but with possibilities for good and for evil. Now that we’ve discussed Charlotte Mason’s Principle 1: Children are Born Persons, let’s dive deep Charlotte Mason's Principle 2: Children have a Will to be Good or Bad. Listen to the audioblog here: Before I begin, have you seriously attempted to read Charlotte … [Read more...]

Brush Drawing the Charlotte Mason Way with Dallas Nachtigall

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: The Homeschool Garden Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans for Busy Families Listen here: Brush Drawing and the Art of Seeing Well hello, Cultivating Gracers. This is Dallas Nachtigall from Bestowing the Brush. You can check out my website, bestowingthebrush.com, where I curate … [Read more...]

How Does Art Study Benefit Cognitive Development?

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: The Homeschool Garden Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans for Busy Families Listen here: Charlotte Mason was Right about Art Art study is a beautiful part of the Charlotte Mason Feast. We already know how beneficial art study can be to our homeschool. For a quick review: Art … [Read more...]

Cultivating Grace – Creating a Homeschool Action Plan

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: The Homeschool Garden Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans for Busy Families Listen here: Creating a Homeschool Action Plan Hi Friends. Welcome to the Cultivating Grace podcast. My name is Courtney Messick and as always, it's a pleasure to chat with you today. I'm going to dive … [Read more...]

Charlotte Mason: Children are Born Persons

Listen to this post: I am beyond excited to be chatting about Charlotte Mason's first principle with you! This cornerstone of the Charlotte Mason method is so important for understanding the how and why of this exceptional educational philosophy in your home school. Of all the homeschooling methods, this is my favorite and today we will dive … [Read more...]

Just As I Am Hymn Tea Time

Homeschool tea time is such a beautiful way to connect with our children and adding the study and music of beautiful hymns is a wonderful way to pass an afternoon. Because of our affinity for both hymns and tea, we often have hymn themed tea times and are sharing our Just as I Am tea time with you. Hymn Poetry Tea Time The next day he saw Jesus … [Read more...]

Simplify Homeschooling with One Charlotte Mason Metaphor

I took the first steps of my homeschooling journey when my first child was just a baby. I had stumbled upon a homeschooling blog, and with that single click of the mouse, an entire world appeared. A few clicks more and philosophies, curricula, options, and book lists lay before me, seemingly infinite. I hardly knew where to start, other than with … [Read more...]

Charlotte Mason Mother Culture – A Friendship Tea

Homeschool Mom Friendships "We are hungry for the sustenance of sturdy, deep friendships, but we are fed an idea of friendship that is neither nourishing nor satisfying. Friendship can and must be so much more." — Sally Clarkson (Girls' Club: Cultivating Lasting Friendship in a Lonely World) Motherhood and Community A beautiful part of … [Read more...]

Cultivating Grace: Teaching Your Children How to Pray Scriptures

Today's episode of Cultivating Grace is sponsored by: The Homeschool Garden Charlotte Mason Inspired Morning Time Plans for Busy Families Listen here: Teaching Your Children How to Pray the Scriptures Hello, my name is Anne Marie Gosnell now and you can find me at futureflyingsaucers.com. Thank you so much for letting me share with … [Read more...]

How To Easily Implement Charlotte Mason End Of Term Exams

Listen to this post here: “The schoolboy ‘crams’ for an examination, writes down what he has thus learned, and behold, it is gone from his gaze for ever: as Ruskin puts it, ‘They cram to pass, and not to know, they do pass, and they don’t know’ ” - Charlotte Mason While Charlotte Mason did not advocate the type of tests you’ll find in public … [Read more...]