Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

<p>How did Charlotte herself define twaddle, and what was she warning us about?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-is-twaddle/">What Is Twaddle?</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Does the Charlotte Mason method provide enough challenge or rigor as children get older? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya for an encouraging conversation.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/is-charlotte-mason-enough-for-older-students/">Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students?</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>When you understand the difference between word memory and mind memory, it can revolutionize your home school.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/word-memory-vs-mind-memory/">What Makes Learning Stick?</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What do you do when an outside influence or a busy schedule threatens to sabotage your habit-training efforts?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-bad-influences-a-busy-schedule/">Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here are 10 things Charlotte Mason would model for you and inspire you to do if she were your life coach.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/if-charlotte-mason-were-your-life-coach/">If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>A look at the types of bird feeders you can use to attract birds to your backyard for nature study.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-with-bird-feeders/">Nature Study with Bird Feeders</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here are three tips to help you have a successful year homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/3-tips-for-a-successful-charlotte-mason-homeschool-year/">3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya answers questions about how to help a timid child gain confidence and how to keep up with good habits while you're moving.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-helping-a-timid-child-and-habits-while-moving/">Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura talk about how to balance pushing through with willpower and giving yourself grace.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/balancing-willpower-with-grace/">Balancing Willpower with Grace</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Your child has turned six and you're ready to start homeschooling first grade the Charlotte Mason way. How do you start formal lessons?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-ease-into-formal-lessons-in-first-grade/">How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Charlotte Mason believed that worship was a part of our whole life, not just formal Bible studies.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/worship-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Karen Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/4-steps-to-great-nature-study/">4 Steps to Great Nature Study</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya shares some practical tips for breaking a bad habit the Charlotte Mason way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-breaking-a-bad-habit/">Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How the Simply Charlotte Mason history curriculum gives students a global perspective and helps them learn to be good neighbors.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/history-streams-scm-curriculum/">History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>As a person, your child has one chief responsibility.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/responsibility-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-science-for-preschoolers/">Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How the parent’s character affects habit training and how Mom can keep a sweet, even temper.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-parents-character-maintaining-a-sweet-even-temper/">Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Ever wonder if you are doing enough in your home school? Sonya has some encouragement for you.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-know-you-are-doing-enough/">How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Home School</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How do you teach logic and reasoning in a Charlotte Mason home school?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/reason-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Reason: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Laura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how to approach summer break without losing all your momentum.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dont-break-your-home-school-during-summer-break/">Don’t Break Your Home School During Summer Break</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya explains the key to helping children learn to make good choices.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-training-the-will/">Habits Q & A: Training the Will</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What did Charlotte Mason say about learning to be content? You may be surprised!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/learning-to-be-content/">Learning to Be Content</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>We need to teach our children the difference between “I want” and “I will.”</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/will-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/high-school-transitions-and-the-charlotte-mason-method/">Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How can you start habit training with an older child? How do you help a child who tends to think negatively?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-starting-with-older-children-dealing-with-negativity/">Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/long-term-nature-study/">Long-Term Nature Study</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>If you want to give your child an education that views him as a whole person, you need to focus on both academics and character, self-education and self-direction.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-direction-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-to-do-when-charlotte-mason-methods-dont-work/">What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-habits-with-multiple-children/">Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/attention-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>You can make adjustments to your homeschool curriculum. You have permission.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teach-the-child/">Teach the Child</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How do you cultivate good habits but also a flexible mind-set in an autistic child? How do you focus on only one habit with several children?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-special-needs-one-at-a-time/">Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-in-three-words/">Charlotte Mason in Three Words</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>There's a difference between knowledge and information.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/knowledge-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/science-through-the-grades/">Science through the Grades</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-amp-a-consequences/">Habits Q & A: Consequences</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-when-you-dont-homeschool/">Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/generous-variety-literary-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya talks with Karen Smith about how she organizes her large home library.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-a-large-home-library/">Organizing a Large Home Library</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya begins a new series answering questions about habit training.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-introduction-to-habit-training/">Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/pre-reading-your-students-books/">Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-your-home-library/">Organizing Your Home Library</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>There’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/relations-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya is joined by Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan to talk about six mistakes parents can make when they're trying to cultivate a habit of obedience.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/6-discipline-mistakes-parents-make/">6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/like-riding-a-bike/">Like Riding a Bike</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-obstacles/">Nature Study Obstacles</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Ideas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/ideas-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/before-you-switch-curriculum/">Before You Switch Curriculum</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here's how to take a trip to Europe through some great living books.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-europe/">Favorite Living Books about Europe</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here is an idea that our children need to hear often, perhaps especially around the holidays.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/you-are-much-more-than-a-number/">You Are Much More Than a Number</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>