Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

<p>Who’s doing the most work in your home school: the teacher or the student?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-education-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Self-Education: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Are we killing the love of learning in our children by requiring them to put forth their best effort?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-does-best-effort-kill-love-of-learning/">Your Questions Answered: Does Best Effort Kill Love of Learning?</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya shares her favorite living books about North America.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-north-america/">Favorite Living Books about North America</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-all-your-senses-in-nature-study/">Using All Your Senses in Nature Study</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>There's a big difference between exercising the mind and feeding the mind.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-the-mind-vs-feeding-the-mind/">Nourishment: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with author Ginger Hubbard and podcast host Katy Morgan about parenting and how we can help our children (and ourselves) grow.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/i-cant-believe-you-just-said-that/">I Can’t Believe You Just Said That</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya shares some great living books about the continent of Asia.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-asia/">Favorite Living Books About Asia</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Let's talk about what it means when we say that education is a life.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/life-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Life: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>How do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-fears/">Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature!</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here’s the secret to getting through your lessons without needing big breaks. Planning and scheduling your homeschool studies involve several steps. Five steps, really. First, you start with the big […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-secret-to-planning-your-homeschool-day/">The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya shares some of her favorite living books to help your children learn about the people who live on the continent of Africa.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-books-about-africa/">Favorite Living Books about Africa</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Laura Pitney about how teaching in a co-op setting differs from teaching in your home school, and how you can make the most of your co-op teaching time.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-in-a-charlotte-mason-co-op/">Teaching in a Charlotte Mason Co-op</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Don't have a Charlotte Mason co-op near you? Here are some ideas for starting one.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/starting-a-charlotte-mason-co-op/">Starting a Charlotte Mason Co-op</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>You don't have to be perfect to work on good habits with your children, you just need to be intentional.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/discipline-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Discipline: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 4–6.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-science-books-for-grades-4-6/">Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Laura about why so many homeschoolers love Charlotte Mason co-ops.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-excitement-of-a-charlotte-mason-co-op/">The Excitement of a Charlotte Mason Co-op</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Your child will learn a lot from having natural, first-hand experiences with the people and things in your home.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/atmosphere-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Atmosphere: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</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 how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/homeschool-communities/">Homeschool Communities</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Karen Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 1–3 that will give your child a gentle introduction to the wonders of God's Creation.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-science-books-for-grades-1-3/">Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 1–3</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Laura about how to stay organized at the end of the school year.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/end-of-school-year-organizing-ideas/">End-of-School-Year Organizing Ideas</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Think of education like a three-legged stool. You need all three legs to stay balanced.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/balance-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Balance: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya chats with Karen Smith about some things to look for when you do nature study in the summer.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-in-the-summer/">Nature Study in the Summer</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here are some of my favorite books for learning about the cultures of South and Central America.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-south-and-central-america/">Favorite Living Books about South and Central America</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Trying to homeschool while moving into a new house? Laura has some great encouragement for you.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/moving-while-homeschooling/">Moving While Homeschooling</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>We often talk about "respect the child as a person." Here's what it looks like.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/respect-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Respect: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Amber O'Neal Johnston discuss how to balance homeschooling and working from home.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/homeschooling-and-working-from-home/">Homeschooling and Working from Home</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya shares her favorite living books about the Middle East.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-the-middle-east/">Favorite Living Books about the Middle East</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura take a look at three key areas that need to be organized to keep your home school functioning smoothly.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/3-keys-to-organizing-your-home-school/">3 Keys to Organizing Your Home School</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Discover Charlotte Mason's core values: authority & obedience as "natural, necessary, fundamental" to fostering docility, wisdom, and responsible homeschooling.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/authority-and-obedience-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Authority and Obedience: 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 Amber O'Neal Johnston to talk about learning as you go while homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/learning-as-you-homeschool-with-charlotte-mason/">Learning As You Homeschool with Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Is there a place for fun activities in a Charlotte Mason education?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-the-place-of-fun-in-a-charlotte-mason-education/">Your Questions Answered: The Place of Fun in a Charlotte Mason Education</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>The main message for today is “Don’t lose hope.” We have embarked on a tour of the ideas and values that form the core of a Charlotte Mason education. When […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/possibilities-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Possibilities: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Let's look at ten ways a Charlotte Mason education can prepare a student for success in a STEM field.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/10-ways-a-charlotte-mason-education-prepares-a-student-for-a-stem-career/">10 Ways a Charlotte Mason Education Prepares a Student for a STEM Career</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya discusses how the current STEM emphasis aligns, or doesn't align, with a Charlotte Mason education.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/stem-and-a-charlotte-mason-education/">STEM and a Charlotte Mason Education</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Recently I shared my favorite living books for teaching Bible. Today I want to expand on that topic and share with you more great resources for teaching Bible. These are […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/more-great-resources-for-teaching-bible/">More Great Resources for Teaching Bible</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura share some ideas for what to do when your child says that school is pointless.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-when-school-seems-pointless/">Your Questions Answered: When School Seems Pointless</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What do you see when you look at your child? Here’s what Charlotte Mason would like you to see. Charlotte Mason created a list of 20 core values, 20 key […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/personhood-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/">Personhood: Core Values of Charlotte Mason</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>When we think about homeschooling, we often limit it to what we do within our four walls, or at least within our community. But what better way is there to […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/worldschooling/">Worldschooling</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>In previous posts I have shared my favorite books for teaching history, and many of you said you appreciate those book reviews and would like more recommendations covering other subjects […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-for-teaching-bible/">Favorite Living Books for Teaching Bible</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Have you ever told your child, "Let's just get through this" schoolwork? Sonya and Laura discuss positive ways to approach that situation.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-lets-just-get-through-this/">Your Questions Answered: Let’s Just Get Through This</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Understand the core values of Charlotte Mason for confident, flexible homeschooling.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/core-values-of-charlotte-mason-introduction/">Core Values of Charlotte Mason: Introduction</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Living books are a core part of the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling. Here's what "living book" means and how to spot one.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/">What Is a Living Book?</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Today we’re wrapping up our favorite history books series. We’ve covered five history time periods so far: Middle Ages and Renaissance, Early Modern, Modern Times, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece. […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-history-books-on-ancient-rome/">Favorite Living History Books on Ancient Rome</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura talk about some adjustments they've made in their home schools and share encouragement for readjusting your plans.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/making-mid-year-adjustments-in-your-home-school/">Making Midyear Adjustments in Your Home School</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>This time of year, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and look toward the unknown future of the coming year, we can find comfort and confidence in the truth […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/god-with-us/">God With Us</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>In the last post, we looked at how books can help our children form relations with themselves, and we talked about those books as mirrors. Today, we want to expand […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/books-as-windows/">Books as Windows</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>The books that we give to our children help them form relations, those important relations that Charlotte Mason talked about so much, relating with God, relating with the universe around […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/books-as-mirrors/">Books as Mirrors</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>One of the great things about doing Charlotte Mason nature study is that you don’t have to have a bunch of expensive equipment. Just grab your journal and go outside. […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/binoculars-in-nature-study/">Binoculars in Nature Study</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Great living history books for studying Ancient Greece the Charlotte Mason way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-history-books-on-ancient-greece/">Favorite Living History Books on Ancient Greece</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Are you looking for ways to create a more Charlotte Mason atmosphere in your home? Today we want to address a great question, and here to join me are Jenn […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-your-home-school-space/">Your Questions Answered: Your Home School Space</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>