The Charlotte Mason Show | A Homeschool Podcast

Episode summary Foreign Language can be a challenge for many of us, but it doesn't have to be! Suzanne Gose talks with Julie Ross about the value of a second language for children and how to approach teaching it with Miss Mason's methods. Guest biography I am a certified Texas Public School teacher who thrived on teaching in the public school system before we began our family. I stayed home with our firstborn, and I missed teaching so much that I reached out to our local community to tutor or host a small Spanish class. After that initial email, I received 42 replies the very next morning! So for 19 years now, I have been teaching Spanish and public speaking to homeschool students weekly in a classroom setting, most recently at the Community Homeschool Center in Bryan, Texas. I am a happily married mother of five children, small business owner, as well as a founder and board member of the Community Homeschool Center. My family and I love living on our small 15 acre farm here in Central Texas with our goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and rabbits. I thoroughly enjoy teaching my weekly Spanish classes, supporting homeschool endeavors of the community in any way possible, and striving to keep a happy, well-organized home. Connect Suzanne Gose | Instagram | Facebook: Flip Flop Spanish | Facebook: Spanish Geniuses | Website Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance A Gentle Feast: a Charlotte Mason curriculum for the entire family Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Visit www.agentlefeast.com and click on LEARN MORE to receive a FREE four-day introduction course. Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Episode summary Why is it valuable to have a foundational theory of education in our homeschools? And what are the outcomes that we can see in students as we follow this theory? Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss this and other important topics to consider from Chapter 1 of Volume 6, A Philosophy of Education in this series of Virtual Book Club discussions. Connect Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance A Gentle Feast: a Charlotte Mason curriculum for the entire family Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Visit www.agentlefeast.com and click on LEARN MORE to receive a FREE four-day introduction course. Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Episode summary Plutarch and Shakespeare can both be intimidating, but they don't have to be when you have an understanding of the benefits they bring to your homeschool! Julie talks with Rachel Lebowitz of A Charlotte Mason Plenary about why it is relevant and valuable to include their writings, and ways to make it easier for your family to use these important parts of a Charlotte Mason education. Guest biography Rachel Lebowitz is the owner of A Charlotte Mason Plenary, an expert on the Charlotte Mason Philosophy of Education, a Home Education Consultant, and the author of The Annotated Charlotte Mason Series and The Annotated Plutarch Series. The philosophy behind A Charlotte Mason Plenary can be summed up in two words: Your Way. Rachel unabashedly reminds parents that Charlotte's philosophy is a method, not a system, and that your homeschool should be adapted to uniquely fit your family. She has created an approach to homeschooling that meets families where they are in their homeschool journey, gives parents permission to forge their own path, and creates a homeschool that is uniquely tailored to each family's needs. No matter your circumstances, Rachel's trademark approach, Charlotte Mason Your Way, can help you have a more peaceful and a more productive homeschool. Learn how her "Charlotte Mason Your Way" approach can make your homeschool more joyful and more effective. Resources The Annotated Plutarch Series and Picture Study Guides Plutarch Resources Page The Annotated Charlotte Mason Volumes Coupon code for 15% off anything in the above categories (Plutarch & Annotated CM Volumes): AGF-CMP CM Your Way Form Guides The Charlotte Mason Co-op CM Subjects Pages Shakespeare Page Connect Rachel Lebowitz | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website | Facebook Group Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance A Gentle Feast: a Charlotte Mason curriculum for the entire family Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Visit www.agentlefeast.com and click on LEARN MORE to receive a FREE four-day introduction course. Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show.

Episode summary Chronic illness can be an unexpected challenge that makes many aspects of life more difficult, as today's guest Carrie Ballentine talks about with Julie Ross. She addresses the effects on homeschooling alongside daily pain and what lessons she has learned in this season. Guest biography Throughout Carrie's life, God has been teaching her that He has written her story and has a perfect and sovereign plan for her life. Having given her heart to Jesus at a young age, Carrie knew of God's deep love for her, but it wasn't until facing a series of difficult events that she truly began to understand this amazing love as God has drawn her into a deepening intimacy with Himself. She has also come to truly understand the truth that she can do all things through Christ who gives her strength (Philippians 4:13) as she lives each day in pain due to a chronic illness. She has found that He will always provide the grace that she needs for each and every day as He has proven Himself to be good and faithful in the midst of the hardest circumstances. Carrie and her husband John live in Columbia, SC with their four children, Jacob (20), Anna Greer (18), Ben (14), and Lolly (11). Carrie currently homeschools two of her children, and the other two are in college each pursuing what they have always dreamed of doing. Carrie has been leading worship and teaching God's Word for over 20 years, and recorded an album with Called Worship entitled "Fixing Our Eyes" in 2016. She is passionate about pursuing authenticity in her relationship with God and others. She desires to come alongside women as they seek healing and wholeness found in Christ alone. Resources mentioned Morning Time Plans for Times of Crisis from A Gentle Feast Use code PODCAST for 50% off your purchase of this resource Connect Carrie Ballentine | Instagram Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance A Gentle Feast: a Charlotte Mason curriculum for the entire family Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Visit www.agentlefeast.com and click on LEARN MORE to receive a FREE four-day introduction course. Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Episode summary The challenge of moving can bring chaos to the whole family, and throwing homeschooling into the mix is a recipe for complete overwhelm! In this episode, Julie talks with Ana Willis about how she tackled this challenge with her own family and how to make it manageable for parents and children. Guest biography Ana is a wife and homeschool mom of three turned homeschool blogger. She is also a women's pastor, entrepreneur, and a passionate Bible and Hebrew teacher. She loves helping homeschool moms to find joy and fulfillment in their homeschool calling. Her goal is to help moms go from stressed to blessed, nurturing a restful homeschooling through a living education, and living a beyond blessed life. Ana studied Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has a double Bachelor's degree in Biblical and Jewish Studies from Israel College of the Bible in Jerusalem. She is the founder of Hebrew for Homeschoolers, a course that teaches homeschool families to read, write, and speak Hebrew in only 4-10 weeks. For the past six years, Ana has been mentoring thousands of homeschool moms through They Call Me Blessed, The Homeschool Sisterhood, and co-hosting the Charlotte Mason Inspired Online Conference. Ana loves bringing God's people together and above all, she loves bringing people closer to God! Resources mentioned Morning Time Plans for Times of Crisis from A Gentle Feast Use code PODCAST for 50% off your purchase of this resource Connect Ana Willis | Instagram | Website Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance A Gentle Feast: a Charlotte Mason curriculum for the entire family Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Visit www.agentlefeast.com and click on LEARN MORE to receive a FREE four-day introduction course. Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Homeschool Solutions Show. View full show notes on the blog.

Join host Julie Ross as she shares a Q&A session from the beginning of the year. She will answer such questions as "what if my child doesn't like the book we are reading?" and "how do we find our rhythm?" and more. Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Go to agentlefeast.com and click on "LEARN MORE" to receive a FREE 4 introduction day course. ABOUT JULIE Julie H Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. As a former school teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and Assistant Director of a Homeschool Academy, Julie Ross has worked with hundreds of students and parents over the past 20 years. She has also been homeschooling her own five children for over a decade. Julie Ross developed the Charlotte Mason curriculum, A Gentle Feast, to provide parents with the tools and resources needed to provide a rich and abundant educational feast full of books, beauty, and Biblical truth. Julie lives in South Carolina. When she's not busy homeschooling, reading children's books, hiking, or writing curriculum, you can find her taking a nap. CONNECT Follow Julie on Instagram Follow A Gentle Feast on Instagram

In this episode, Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss the Introduction to Volume 6 in Charlotte Mason's series- it is packed full of great information about the philosophy and sets a great foundation for the chapters to come that are we will discuss in future Book Club episodes! Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Go to agentlefeast.com and click on "LEARN MORE" to receive a FREE 4 introduction day course.

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1! In this episode, Julie Ross chats with Shay Kemp, a fellow homeschooler, about the ways that her homeschool has changed since using the philosophy, principles, and methods of Charlotte Mason. They discuss the topics of children owning their own education, flexibility within the structure of a schedule, living books, narration, and how each of these has helped their homeschooling day flow in a meaningful way as her family grows in using the methods of Charlotte Mason. Julie and Shay also share about how to begin a Charlotte Mason education with older children and ways to make that a smooth transition.

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1! Charlotte Mason puts a great emphasis on children having plenty of time outdoors. In her programmes, students would study specific aspects of nature each term. How do we incorporate this part of the feast in today's modern, mostly inside lifestyle? What about the mom who has little experience in the natural world?

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1! Charlotte Mason puts a great emphasis on children having plenty of time outdoors. In her programs, students would study specific aspects of nature each term. How do we incorporate this part of the feast in today's modern, mostly inside lifestyle? What about the mom who has little experience in the natural world? In today's episode, Lynn Seddon, creator of Exploring Nature with Children will help answer these questions and many more to help get you started on offering this rich subject in your home.

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1! Perhaps you have heard the name Charlotte Mason in your homeschool community, but you aren't sure who this woman was or why folks are so excited about her. In this episode, Julie H. Ross gives a biography of Charlotte Mason and discusses why her philosophy is so revolutionary.

In this episode, Julie sits down with Anthony from Living Book Press to discuss living books. They begin by describing what a living book is. Some points they address include the value fictional stories and fables have in education, ways that living books contribute to the overall education of your children, if you as the teacher need to pre-read all of what your child reads, some examples of what to do if you or your children do not like a book you're reading, what twaddle is, and if there is ever a place for twaddle. Anthony also includes some wonderful advice to Charlotte Mason homeschooling parents and several book suggestions of some of his favorite living books. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

In this classic Parents' Review Article, George Cadell addresses how children are able to make connections in the area of science as they are ready for them in a natural, observable manner. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

In this episode, Julie and Shay Kemp discuss the methods of teaching language arts that Charlotte Mason lays out in Volume 1. Download a FREE Summer Morning Time Packet.

Parent's Review Article, A New Educational Departure by Charlotte Mason, read by Shay Kemp Download your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet.

At first glance, the Enneagram might look like another "personality test," and personality factors significantly into it. But it goes much deeper than that. It helps us see core fears, motivations, desires, strengths, blind spots, stressors, and sins that most often trip us up. When used in Christian contexts, it shows us aspects of God's character and connects us more closely to the truth that we are made in his image and meant to reflect him in the world. -InterVarsity In this episode, Julie Ross interviews Christa Hardin from the Enneagram and Marriage podcast on the strengths each type brings to homeschool and how each type can use their self-knowledge to grow. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet » http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

Julie discusses the practices of Morning Time and Tea Time- why they are important to include in your homeschool and resources to make these times a pleasure for you and your children. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet » http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

In this classic Parents' Review Article, we learn of all of the gracious offerings of Nature in the month of May, from the flowering plants to insects. Read by Shay Kemp Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

Are you cultivating the artist in your child? For those who are struggling with picture studies, art appreciation, and adding art into your homeschool day, this podcast is for you! Listen in as Julie H. Ross sits down with Alicia Gratehouse of the Masterpiece Society to discuss cultivating the artist in your child. Alicia begins by presenting her 5 Simple Steps to help do just this. There are also suggestions on how to create a love and appreciation for artists and their works. Encouraging parents to explore this subject, benefits of artist studies and art itself, recommendations on where to start if you are new to this area, discussing the management of art supplies, and resource suggestions are some of the other topics covered in this jam-packed episode. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

Cindy West helps us to understand the connection between brain training and a Charlotte Mason education- and how we can make forming good habits fun for our children by including creative activities each day!

In this episode, Julie talks with Tammy Wagner about a Charlotte Mason education and students with dyslexia, and the fears and concerns a parent might have. They address how to approach narrations, spelling and other specific topics that help parents think outside the box when they have a student with dyslexia.

In this episode, Julie and Chelli Guthrie discuss all kinds of aspects of writing and how to address issues such as expectations, editing, and revisions, writing styles, and ideas of how to encourage your students in their narrations.

This classic PNEU article describes how to use charts and symbols to represent historical events in order to allow children to gain an overall understanding of their place in history.

Julie Ross shares the process and practical application of exams in a Charlotte Mason education and how to use that week to reset for the next term.

Every homeschooling family is going to make mistakes, so Julie and Ana Willis address five of these that are common to so many of us.

Julie talks about how we can first address our thoughts in order to make lasting changes in our lives and how to incorporate this principle into our homeschool.

Julie talks with Brooke Woody, mother of 10 children, about how homeschooling a large family and how to face the challenges and enjoy the journey. They discuss schedules, time management, organization, and other tips about how to school multiple ages.

Julie talks with Brooke Woody, mother of 10 children, about how homeschooling a large family and how to face the challenges and enjoy the journey. They discuss schedules, time management, organization, and other tips about how to school multiple ages.

Julie discusses the important method of narration, helping us to understand the benefits and how to use this powerful tool in our homeschools.

Parents' Review Article that leads us on a walk in the countryside to enjoy the plants and animals that can be found as the winter begins to lead into spring.

Shay Kemp reads a classic Parents' Review on appreciating the stark beauty and intricacy of winter buds and plants- a perfect opportunity for nature study for this time of year!

In this episode, Julie addresses what can be one of the hardest months of the year for homeschooling- February! She offers some great advice and encouragement about how to "run the race" by pacing and planning, refueling, and focusing on gratitude.

Shay Kemp reads a classic Parent's Review Article about the life of winter birds meant to encourage observation of these feathered friends during this season.

Join Julie H Ross, creator of A Gentle Feast as she walks you through her 3 step process for creating goals for your homeschool that actually lead to real results and lasting change. You will want to download your free planning packet at agentlefeast.com/goals.

Christina Umbriaco (Um-Bree-Ah-Co) and Julie Ross use the acronym "SERVE" to talk about how to not just survive when homeschooling little ones but to thrive and truly give them a beautiful education with a focus on what matters most.

Scouting has its own philosophy that dovetails beautifully with Mason's philosophy of education. Scouting is about character. A scout at his best is duty-bound, honorable, loyal, reverent, brave, and selfless.

Le is a mom by birth and adoption to kids with superpowers and special needs. She's also an experienced therapist. Le started 1000 Hills Counseling to help other parents who are struggling with a life that looks nothing like what they imagined. She helps couples reconnect and adult individuals heal from trauma and pain. Le has had numerous articles published and has been recognized for her advocacy efforts with the PCDH19 Alliance on behalf of her daughter. Le speaks to large and small groups about relationships, adoption, coping with diagnoses, and parenting. She serves on the steering committee for the North Texas Emotionally Focused Therapy Community. Le and her husband have a goal of taking their kids to every national park in America. They love spending summers in their fifth wheel working towards that and are about a third of the way there. She gets overly excited talking about the impact great books can have on their adventures.

Our authority as parents and their obedience as children are a natural part of the parent and child relationship. That is a natural and necessary dynamic. The most important part of this principle is that she says the word: BUT. We have authority, they are expected to be obedient...but, there's more to that story!

Erika Alicea and Julie discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with homeschooling an only child, and the benefits of a Charlotte Mason in a one-child household.

We excitingly began learning more about a CM education, I hit a bump on the road when it came to the topic of literature, in particular with history. There appeared to be a lack of multiculturalism within book titles I found online, which didn't reflect the rich diversity of our family.