Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer. It offers practical advice and encouragement for parents who homeschool using the Charlotte Mason method. Topics include teaching techniques, curriculum choices, and fostering good habits in children. The podcast aims to support families in creating a rich and natural learning environment at home.
Episodes
Why Narration Works
Modern research shows that we remember better when we tell back what we've learned. It turns out Charlotte Mason was 100 years ahead of her time!
Why Living Books Are So Effective
The modern research clearly demonstrates that living books are better for learning than textbooks.
Why Your Student Needs Space Between Lessons
Your student needs to have space between lessons to process and think. Here's the research that will help you schedule a more productive homeschool week!
Homeschooling As an Introvert
If you're homeschooling as an introvert, you know that there can be some unique challenges. We share some strategies and encouragement to help you.
Why Short, Alternating Lessons Work
Modern research shows Charlotte Mason was right! Short, alternating lessons can make it easier for your student to pay full attention and retain the lesson.
Why a Wide Variety of Subjects Works
Charlotte Mason may have lived 100 years ago, but her ideas were ahead of their time. Modern research backs up her principle that children should be given a wide variety of subjects.
What Exactly Is The Feast?
Charlotte Mason homeschoolers love to talk about "the feast." But what does that actually mean?
How to Discuss Current Events in Your Home School
Discussing current events with your high school students prepares them to share their ideas well in adult life. Here's how to do it.
5 Ideas for the Days Ahead
Here are five ideas that, if you take them to heart, will change your homeschool year for the better.
3 Ways to Take Narration to the Next Level
Narration can be much more than simply telling back the story. Here are three ways to level up the Charlotte Mason method of narration.
Planning Tips for Your Charlotte Mason Home School
Sonya and Karen bring you their top tips for planning your homeschool year with the Charlotte Mason Method.
7 Tips for Good Habits in High School
High school is the time to teach your students to form their own good habits. Here are seven tips to help you along the way.
Grades and Credits in Charlotte Mason Home School
Here's your guide to credits, grades, and transcripts when you are approaching high school with the Charlotte Mason Method.
How to Guide Your High School Student in Independent Work
Your high school student needs to grow in the ability to work independently. Here's how you can set your student up for success.
What Does Charlotte Mason High School Look Like?
Here's a look at how you can schedule high school work while still using the wonderful Charlotte Mason Method in your home school.
Do Charlotte Mason Methods Work in High School?
Can you keep using the Charlotte Mason Method with high school students? Absolutely!
Charlotte Mason Is Not Just Living Books
If you thought Charlotte Mason was only about living books, think again! Here are the subjects that use "things" for living ideas.
How Charlotte Mason Science Lessons Include Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life
Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life. How does that look in your science lessons?
Living Books about Modern Times for High School Students
Wonderful books about Modern Times history that will engage your high school students.
Living Books about Modern Times for Middle School Students
These are the books your middle schoolers should read for Modern Times history.
Living Books about Modern Times for Elementary Students
Your students in grade 1–4 will love these books about Modern history.
Living Books about Modern Times for Your Whole Family
Two great books about the Modern Era that your whole family can enjoy together.
Homeschooling with Chronic Illness and Pain
Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to discuss homeschooling with chronic illness.
Living Books about Ancient Times for High School Students
These are our top picks for books your high school students should read when studying Ancient Times.
Living Books about Ancient Times for Middle School Students
These are our top picks for living books about Ancient Times for middle schoolers.
Living Books about Ancient Times for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about Ancient Times for Elementary Students
These are our top picks for books your elementary students should read when studying Ancient Times.
Living Books about Ancient Times for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about Ancient Times for the Whole Family
These are the books your whole family will enjoy together when studying Ancient history.
Living Books about Ancient Times for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Preparing Children for Adulthood with Charlotte Mason
Sonya is joined by Laura Pitney to talk about how Charlotte Mason supports our students even after they become adults and leave our homes.
Preparing Children for Adulthood with Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about Early Modern History for High School Students
If your high school student is studying the Early Modern time period, these are the books you'll want to know about.
Living Books about Early Modern History for High School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living History Books about Early Modern History for Middle School Students
Here are some great living books for middle school students who are studying Early Modern history.
Living History Books about Early Modern History for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about Early Modern History for Elementary Students
These are our top books for elementary students who are studying Early Modern history.
Living Books about Early Modern History for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family
Our top picks for your whole family to read together for a study of Early Modern history in your home school.
Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum
Sonya sits down with Katie Thacker to share the story behind the new curriculum from Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students
Our top living books for high school students studying the Middle Ages time period in history.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students
Here are our favorite living books about the Middle Ages for middle school students.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students
Top living books about the Middle Ages for elementary age students to use in your home school for history lessons.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family
Here are our top picks for living books to use for the whole family for homeschool history lessons on the Middle Ages.
Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way
With the Charlotte Mason method of living books and narration, history comes to life for your homeschool students.
How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Teach Geography the Charlotte Mason Way
Geography lessons in a Charlotte Mason home school are much more than facts about population and GDP! Find out how you can introduce your students to the people and places of our world.
How to Teach Geography the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way
Getting your students into the Word of God is the most important thing you can do in your home school.
How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
An Interview with a Second Generation Charlotte Mason Homeschool Mom
Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about how growing up being taught the Charlotte Mason way and how using CM in her own homeschool has been a benefit.
An Interview with a Second Generation Charlotte Mason Homeschool Mom originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Tool of Creating for Lifelong Learning
Expressing what you've learned creatively is a powerful tool for self-education.
The Tool of Creating for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Tool of Memorizing for Lifelong Learning
With the Charlotte Mason Method, your student doesn't memorize a fact until she's grasped the idea behind it.
The Tool of Memorizing for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Tool of Notebooking for Lifelong Learning
Here's a look at the four notebooks used for Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and why they are better than traditional worksheets.
The Tool of Notebooking for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Tool of Telling for Lifelong Learning
If your student can tell about something, she has truly grasped it. It's another tool for self-education.
The Tool of Telling for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Tool of Reading for Lifelong Learning
Reading with full attention is a skill that will equip your student to self-education for life.
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The Tool of Observation for Lifelong Learning
The skill of observation is crucial to lifelong learning. Here's how you can help your student build that skill.
The Tool of Observation for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Six Tools for Self-Education
If your student can do six simple practices, he can learn for himself for life.
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Good Habits without Rewards
If rewards are not what we use to motivate, how can we guide our children to grow in good habits?
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Laying Down the Rails for Children
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How to Find and Use Extra Living Books
We are blessed to live in a world that is full of good living books—so many that we can't schedule them all in our history curriculum! We've made free lists of "bonus" living books available to you. Here's how to find them and use them in your home school.
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Free Bonus Titles Living Books List
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Snatching Sunny Moments
Charlotte Mason gave us permission to put homeschooling on pause to snatch a sunny moment. Here's how occasionally taking an unexpected break can benefit your home school.
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For the Children's Sake
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Four ways to schedule your school year
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What Is a Living Idea?
Charlotte Mason homeschoolers often talk about living ideas. But what is a living idea and how do you know you're giving them to your students?
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What Is a Living Book?
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5 Tips for Self Care for Homeschool Moms
Is your home school feeling stale? Here are five self-care ideas that will help you refresh yourself as a homeschool parent.
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The Advice I Would Give My Younger Self
Laura Pitney joins Sonya to share the life-changing advice she would want her younger self to know.
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The Glare of Perfection
Even as you strive for the best your home school can be, don't miss the growth that's happening in the day to day.
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The Story Behind The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series
Richele Baburina joins Sonya for a special look behind the scenes at the creation of The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series.
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The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series
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Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching
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5 Tips for Starting Narration
Narration is a powerful way to learn, but it can seem unfamiliar when your student begins. Here are five tips for getting started with confidence.
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What Is Narration? episode
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Your Questions Answered: Narration book
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Know and Tell
Your Guide to 4th Grade with the Charlotte Mason Method
The transition to 4th grade in the Charlotte Mason Method brings several changes for your child. Here's how to have a successful 4th grade year.
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How to Encourage a Love of Nature in Your Children
How can you encourage your children to love nature and the outdoors, perhaps if you don't already have that love yourself? Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about some strategies for enjoying nature with your kids.
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Journaling a Year in Nature
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What’s the Point of Poetry?
You may wonder why you should include poetry in your homeschool schedule. Here are some great reasons to enjoy poetry with your family.
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What’s the Point of Handicrafts?
Why should your student learn a handicraft such as knitting, woodworking, or sewing?
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Composition
Composition lessons with the Charlotte Mason Method are the culmination of years of your student sharing his thoughts and ideas.
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Using Language Well
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The Art of Composition
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What Is Narration? — Charlotte Mason Language Arts
Narration is a powerful tool that helps students take ownership of what they have learned. Here's how it works.
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Your Questions Answered: Narration
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Language Arts Overview Video
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Grammar
The Charlotte Mason approach to grammar and English builds a student's confidence in the art of using language well.
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Using Language Well
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Spelling
You're going to love the Charlotte Mason approach to spelling, with words learned in context of great passages from literature!
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Using Language Well
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Language Arts overview video
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What’s the Role of Field Trips in Charlotte Mason?
Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to chat about field trips and other outings, and how to fit those into a Charlotte Mason homeschool year.
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Handwriting
With the Charlotte Mason Method, students learn handwriting in a natural way. Here's how it works.
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Reading Lessons
The Charlotte Mason approach to reading lessons is the best of both phonics and sight words. Here's how it works.
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Recitation
Recitation the Charlotte Mason way is more than just rote memorization. It's a chance for students to show how the ideas they've received have impacted them.
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Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books
A Charlotte Mason education in language arts begins with good books. Here's why choosing living books is so important.
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Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson
Charlotte Mason math lessons use a lot of oral work, that is, where the student answers verbally instead of writing down an answer. Richele joins Sonya to talk about why this is a benefit and how to approach struggles with this method.
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What’s the Point of Nature Study?
What benefits can you and your children gain from regularly spending time outdoors studying nature?
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Journaling a Year
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What’s the Point of Shakespeare and Plutarch?
Ancient biographies and really old plays. What's the point of including these in your homeschool schedule?
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How to do Shakespeare
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From Air Conditioning to Loving Nature Study
Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, who shares her story of coming to love nature study after growing up in the air conditioning.
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What’s the Point of Good Habits?
Why is there so much emphasis on good habits in the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling?
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Strategies for Homeschool with Multiple Preschoolers
When you have more preschoolers than school-age children it can be difficult to balance the different ages. Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to share her strategies for homeschooling in this situation.
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Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum Guide
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What’s the Point of Learning a Foreign Language?
Wondering why you should include a foreign language in your home school? Sonya shares some great reasons your family should learn another language.
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How to Do Foreign Language
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Cherrydale Press foreign language curriculum
https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/cherrydale-press-charlotte-mason-foreign-language-course
What’s the Point of Art and Music?
Have you ever wondered why Charlotte Mason homeschool schedules include art and music?
What’s the Point of Art and Music? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Learning Multiplication Tables the Charlotte Mason Way
We've received many questions about math tables and how to teach them with the Charlotte Mason Method. Richele Baburina joins Sonya to answer your questions.
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Step-by-step guide to multiplication tables the CM way
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Mathematics: An Instrument for Living Teaching book
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Discussing Fiction without Formal Narration
You have a wonderful opportunity to dig deeper into the ideas found in fiction books by having informal discussions with your student. Here's how.
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