Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

<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>

<p>A simple and effective approach to learning a foreign language that gets you speaking right away.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-teach-foreign-language/">How to Teach Foreign Language</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Has it ever happened to you that you ask your child, “What did you see outside today?” and that child says, “A bird,” and you try to get more information, […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/help-your-child-learn-to-observe-more-closely/">Help Your Child Learn to Observe More Closely</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>I really enjoy sharing my favorite living books with you. It’s like introducing delightful old friends that I know will help and support you along your homeschool journey. Today I […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-history-books-on-ancient-egypt/">Favorite Living History Books on Ancient Egypt</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Sonya and Laura share encouragement and ideas for dealing with homeschool burnout.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-when-you-want-to-quit-homeschooling/">Your Questions Answered: When You Want to Quit Homeschooling</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Here's a simple approach to enjoying the plays of William Shakespeare.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-teach-shakespeare/">How to Teach Shakespeare</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Today we want to dive into a few questions that we’ve received from different home educating parents who have questions about Charlotte Mason’s method of dictation. If you’re not familiar […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-questions-about-dictation/">Your Questions Answered: Questions about Dictation</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>On my bookshelf I have a copy of a book from the early 1900s that was used in Charlotte Mason’s schools. Many books like this contain an introduction full of […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/hints-to-teachers/">Hints to Teachers</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Today, we want to tackle a fun topic: school supplies for a Charlotte Mason education. We already talked about what we consider back-to-school essentials for the mom, and those are […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-favorite-school-supplies-for-a-charlotte-mason-home-school/">Your Questions Answered: Favorite School Supplies for a Charlotte Mason Home School</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>The Charlotte Mason Method approaches grammar a little differently, but it's an approach that makes total sense.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-teach-grammar/">How to Teach Grammar</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Today we want to discuss a mind-set that could be robbing you of some of the richness involved in nature study the Charlotte Mason way. We want to talk about […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-not-just-a-checklist/">Nature Study: Not Just a Checklist</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Some of you have asked about notebooking and whether that is a Charlotte Mason method. It’s a good question, and the answer all depends on what you’re thinking of when […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-notebooking/">Charlotte Mason Notebooking</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>What should you do when your child doesn't like a certain school subject? Sonya and Laura discuss ways to approach this in your home school.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-when-your-child-doesnt-like-a-subject/">What to Do If Your Child Doesn’t Like a School Subject</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>A Book of Centuries is a timeline in a book. Find out how and download a free printable template.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-a-book-of-centuries/">How to Do a Book of Centuries</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Imagine a scenario with me. You are teaching your child how to write. So, as Charlotte Mason detailed, you set before that child a model of the handwriting you want […]</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dealing-with-our-past-homeschooling-mistakes/">Dealing with Our Past Homeschooling Mistakes</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>

<p>Just five minutes, three times a week, can enrich your homeschool experience more than you might realize.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/simple-ways-to-enrich-your-homeschool-experience/">3 Simple Ways to Enrich Your Homeschool Experience</a> originally appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://simplycharlottemason.com">Simply Charlotte Mason</a>.</p>