There are a few tools I have used for years that have helped me to organize and simplify how I keep myself, our homeschool, and our home on track. In different seasons, different tools work best, but all of these have helped me tremendously over the years and I hope they will help you as well. Because I like pen…
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Creating History Curriculum with Living Books ss
Living Books as Curriculum This post has been a long time in the works, friend. When I began our homeschool journey many years ago, we dabbled in all manner of curricula but I NEVER used a boxed curriculum. I’ve always pieced together different texts and programs. I guess in some ways I’ve always been a rebel 😉 Then as I…
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Homeschool Morning Time for Smooth Days ss
I know that picture you have in your head. Everyone’s up. The beds are made. The breakfast dishes are already rinsed and in the dishwasher. The children are excited to start their homeschool day and you just topped off your coffee. It’s Morning Time! The gleeful giggles warm your heart as you dive into a perfect homeschool day. Uh-huh. We…
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Homeschool Bible Study – Using Catechism and Creeds ss
Homeschool Bible Study One of the most often asked questions we see is overwhelmed mamas looking for a simple and sure way to add more to their homeschooling curriculum Bible study wise. I have a lot of thoughts on why this may be such a harrowing topic for many of us, but I won’t go into those here. Suffice it…
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Lighthall: A Green Ember Inspired Watercolor Lesson
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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