Understanding Habit Training - Charlotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 5, 2017
There is one subject that we include in our schedule every day without fail. I consider it the most important subject that I teach. It is called Habit Training. Yes, this term sounded peculiar to me, too, when I first heard it. When I thought of habits, I would think of brushing your teeth or Read More »
Understanding Grammar - Charlotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 4, 2017
When I was in second grade, I absolutely loved art and music class. I waited in anticipation all week for them. I loved to create, and I loved the feeling of unity as the entire class sang together. It was during these times that I felt completely engaged in life. I remember loving recess, of Read More »
Charlotte Mason Handicraft Ideas - What Children Learn from Arts/Crafts
Posted in Charlotte Mason on September 3, 2017
Charlotte Mason is well-known for emphasizing that children should learn how to interact with their world. She advocated for the use of handicrafts for educating children and developing a support system for children as they grow into a young adult. She encouraged the development of life skills, essential for teaching children how to manage their Read More »
Understanding Narration: The Charlotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on August 29, 2017
When my daughter was very small, I loved to read books to her. Every day we would sit down on the couch together and work our way through a pile of books. There was one particular book that had repeated requests. It was her favorite: The Three Little Pigs. She would sit and listen to Read More »
How I use the Chalotte Mason Method
Posted in Charlotte Mason on August 1, 2017
A few years ago, my eyes were completely opened to what homeschool could really look like when I discovered the Charlotte Mason Method of Education. Charlotte Mason was a homeschool pioneer. She lived in the late 1800’s and revolutionized the way we look at education. Charlotte spent her days observing children. She began to understand Read More »
