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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The Shamrock Shake Is there anything more delightful than a peppermint shake? I imagine delightful sips of my favorite minty fresh shake all the time. And that’s as far as it goes since I have a diary allergy now. And this time of year we are inundated with reminders of all these glorious green shakes. It’s enough to make one…
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When I was a little girl, my dad loved to tell me stories before bed. These weren’t just any stories. They were always full of imagination and silly voices. I never knew exactly where he was going with each story, but I could usually depend on there being a purple polka-dotted dragon involved. All these years later and I still…
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Homeschool Gardening Unit Study For some, gardening is a sort of escape from every day life. And that’s ok! I’m one of those people. I love digging into the dirt, pruning, tending, and simply enjoying my gardens as a way to clear my head and refresh my soul. Homeschool plants many seeds in our children’s minds and hearts. We can…
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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, Charlotte Mason’s linguistic verbiage can be quite…
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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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A Christmas Carol Unit Study A Christmas Carol is one of our favorite holiday read alouds! It is such a rich a wonderful piece of literature that it makes a beautiful holiday study. Here are some ideas to have your own holiday school unit study of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Recommended Resources: A Christmas Carol- Charles Dickens (This is the…
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Charlotte Mason Advent Traditions We are so incredibly excited for Advent this year! Preparing A Gentle Advent for you has warmed our hearts so much toward the coming season. We are delighted that so many of our dear friends and readers have decided to join us, and there is room at our virtual Advent celebration for your family, too! …
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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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Autumn is such a delightful season! It lends itself to long walks crunching through gem colored leaves, sipping hot spiced cider in front of crackling fires, and reading aloud snuggled together on the couch. Like my lifelong bosom friend, Anne, I am so glad to live in a world with Octobers! Aren’t you? We are sharing a wonderful living…
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