Blogs about: Charlotte Mason

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On Time by Melanie Walker7 comments

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 1 week ago: The idea of time and the way it shapes my teaching and learning has been rolling around in my head f … more »

Tags: 1, Comenius, Hospitality, rhythm of life, time, Unhurried Education

Charlotte Mason1 comment

Princess Momma wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s been 5 days, and I’m still excited. On June 21 I was able to go to a Charlotte Maso … more »

Tags: Home School, Education

Transitioning from School to Life by Leslie and Tim Laurio9 comments

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 1 month ago: Well, you did it. After twelve years of school–maybe even homeschool–your child has fina … more »

Tags: Practical Application, the graduated student, formation of character

Oh! I wish I had a...4 comments

Becky wrote 1 month ago: video camera! We did “King Lear” on Wednesday. Yes, that “King Lear,” the S … more »

Tags: Ambleside Online, AOY1, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, Homeschool, Shakespeare for kids

Nature Study: Developing the Habit of Observation by Deborah and HollyAnne Dobbins2 comments

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 1 month ago: Welcome to our first Blog! This is an exciting opportunity to apply thoughts from the writings of C … more »

Tags: Practical Application, Nature Study, the Power of Observations

"The Higher the Fewer" by Laurie Bestvater1 comment

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 1 month ago: “People are naturally divided into those who read and think and those who do not read or think … more »

Tags: Philosophy, nurturing the mind with great thoughts, over-educated, the higher the fewer

Thankful for croup

Momma Knows wrote 2 months ago: I know it sounds weird, and I never thought I’d say it, but I am thankful that my son has a re … more »

Tags: Homeschooling, special needs kids, Spell to Write and Read

A continuing conversation on the use of manipulatives by Carroll Smith1 comment

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 2 months ago: The last time that I addressed this topic, I discussed a brief history of the use of manipulatives, … more »

Tags: Philosophy, Manipulatives, Material World, spiritual world

Charlotte Mason resources

Momma Knows wrote 2 months ago: The past few days I have been trying to spend some time learning more about Charlotte Mason and her … more »

Tags: Homeschooling

Internationalism by Tara Schorr

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 2 months ago: Dr. John Thorley spoke at ChildlightUSA’s first conference at Gardner-Webb about the weakness … more »

Tags: Practical Application, Internationalism

Thank you IRS!1 comment

Becky wrote 2 months ago: We got our economic stimulus check yesterday and I took the opportunity to order the books and curri … more »

Tags: zoey, Homeschool, Sydni, Cole, curriculum, Ambleside Online, Homeschooling, Books, Living Books

Nest Update6 comments

Becky wrote 2 months ago: I am so excited about our little Robin nest in the front yard.  Today was the first day I’ve … more »

Tags: Homeschool, Nature Study, The Handbook of Nature Study, Birds, Ambleside Online, robins, nests, Robin Eggs

Term 3 Begins5 comments

Becky wrote 2 months ago: I cannot believe I am sitting here writing this post, as we begin our third and final term of this y … more »

Tags: Homeschool, Homeschooling, Ambleside Online, AOY1, Term 3

Wildflower Rambles by Jeannette Tulis2 comments

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 2 months ago: My love for wildflowers started as an adult when I was teaching my young children.  One of my frien … more »

Tags: Practical Application, Wildflower resources

"Grace Darling" Narrations3 comments

Becky wrote 2 months ago: One of our very favorite books this year is Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin. I have en … more »

Tags: Homeschool, Ambleside Online, Narration, drawn narration, AOY1, Fifty Famous Stories Retold, James Baldwin, Grace Darling

Spring has sprung!3 comments

Becky wrote 2 months ago: This little sweetie has been under much observation in the backyard this afternoon.  (As seen from … more »

Tags: Homeschool, Life, Amazed, Nature Study, Nest, rabbit, spring

On the Fear of Bathmats by Laurie Bestvater

Dr. Carroll Smith wrote 2 months ago: The barometer that is the pit of my stomach has often been a faithful guide in my educational journe … more »

Tags: Philosophy, School & Education, Home education, Add new tag

CM/Ambleside Y1 questions5 comments

Momma Knows wrote 3 months ago: 1.) If we have 7 readings to do (which very well could be whole chapters) in a week, do we break the … more »

Tags: Homeschooling

Art and Music1 comment

gentlewoodcottage wrote 3 months ago: In music study the same principles apply as do in picture study, nature study, and nature notebooks … more »

Tags: Education, Kinsleyisms, Thinking, Vivaldi, Classical Music, Art