It’s the beginning of November, and we just finished week 9 of our homeschool year. By all external measures, we’re trucking along. But under the surface, I’m feeling tired. These are busy days for me, between keeping up with my kids, my marriage, my home, my work, not to mention my interests. Charlotte Mason encouraged mothers to pursue enjoyment and learning too. And I’m doing this. But the reality is this time of year is hard for me. It has been almost 4 years since our daughter Sarah Grace ... Read More about 7 Practical Tips to Fight Homeschool Burnout
A Charlotte Mason Approach: How Your Family Can Benefit
Are you homeschool family? Perhaps you’ve heard about Charlotte Mason and are curious whether her approach would benefit your family. When I first started researching Mason’s philosophy, I discovered there were many benefits. After much reading and discussion, my husband and I determined Mason’s method was what we wanted to follow with our children. So, if you are wondering whether Mason's approach is one that would work for you, read on. And since there are many benefits to a Mason education, ... Read More about A Charlotte Mason Approach: How Your Family Can Benefit
Poetry Tea Time: A Charlotte Mason Homeschool Highlight
One of the things I appreciate about our homeschool is that it isn’t an imitation of a formal classroom. We have a regular place to work in our downstairs den, a dedicated bookshelf, and a structured schedule for our day. But we aren’t limited to the confines of a classroom and can find fun and unique ways to add beauty to our learning. Because my children are young (6 and almost 3), sometimes it can feel like what I’m doing isn’t getting through to them. And this drains my morale. After a ... Read More about Poetry Tea Time: A Charlotte Mason Homeschool Highlight
Breaking Busy: My 5 Secrets for Making Time to Read
There’s no question that modern life is busy. When you ask people how things are going, they’ll probably tell you they’re busy. I often find myself automatically giving this answer. And sometimes it’s the truth. But then I stop and ask myself, is this really how I want to live? The answer is no. I don’t want to be busy all the time. There are things I think are important, and I have to resist the temptation to be busy so I have time to do what I think is important. Part of the reason we ... Read More about Breaking Busy: My 5 Secrets for Making Time to Read
The Truth About Our Charlotte Mason Homeschool
For the last 6 weeks, we have been working away at our Charlotte Mason homeschool. I already shared why we chose a Charlotte Mason education, the curriculum we’re using, and our daily homeschool schedule. In this post, I’ll share the truth about how the first half of our first term (6 weeks) has gone--the good and the bad. The Truth about the Positives Let me begin by sharing the good things. Well, the good news is that we’re still homeschooling with a Charlotte Mason method. :) Seriously, ... Read More about The Truth About Our Charlotte Mason Homeschool