Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

Charlotte Mason may have lived 100 years ago, but her ideas were ahead of their time. Modern research backs up her principle that children should be given a wide variety of subjects.

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers love to talk about "the feast." But what does that actually mean?

Here are five ideas that, if you take them to heart, will change your homeschool year for the better.

Narration can be much more than simply telling back the story. Here are three ways to level up the Charlotte Mason method of narration.

Sonya and Karen bring you their top tips for planning your homeschool year with the Charlotte Mason Method.

High school is the time to teach your students to form their own good habits. Here are seven tips to help you along the way.

If you thought Charlotte Mason was only about living books, think again! Here are the subjects that use "things" for living ideas.

Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life. How does that look in your science lessons?

Wonderful books about Modern Times history that will engage your high school students.

These are the books your middle schoolers should read for Modern Times history.

Your students in grade 1–4 will love these books about Modern history.

Two great books about the Modern Era that your whole family can enjoy together.

These are our top picks for living books about Ancient Times for middle schoolers. Living Books about Ancient Times for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Laura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how to approach summer break without losing all your momentum. // MENTIONED Give Your Home School a KISS https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/give-your-home-school-a-kiss/ 4 Ways to Schedule Your Homeschool Year https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/4-ways-to-schedule-your-homeschool-year/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dont-break-your-home-school-during-summer-break/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dont-break-your-home-school-during-summer-break/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool

Sonya explains the key to helping children learn to make good choices. // MENTIONED Habits Q & A series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/habits-q-a/ Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/will-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ The Way of the Will — FREE E-book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-way-of-the-will // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-training-the-will/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-training-the-will/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool #GoodHabits

We need to teach our children the difference between “I want” and “I will.” // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ The Way of the Will free e-book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-way-of-the-will/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/will-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/will-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool #goodhabits

What changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years? Sonya is joined by Laura Pitney to discuss this question. // MENTIONED Your Questions Answered: High School https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/your-questions-answered-high-school Laying Down the Rails for Yourself https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-yourself // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/high-school-transitions-and-the-charlotte-mason-method/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/high-school-transitions-and-the-charlotte-mason-method/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool #high-school

How can you start habit training with an older child? How do you help a child who tends to think negatively? // MENTIONED Laying Down the Rails for Yourself book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-yourself/ Habits Q & A series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/habits-q-a/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-starting-with-older-children-dealing-with-negativity/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-and-a-starting-with-older-children-dealing-with-negativity/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool #GoodHabits

Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study. // FOR MORE Karen's Pond https://youtu.be/oyAR5QCWn30 Hours in the Out-of-Doors book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hours-in-the-out-of-doors Journaling a Year in Nature book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/long-term-nature-study/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/long-term-nature-study/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool #naturestudy

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. // MENTIONED Ourselves https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-masons-original-home-schooling-series-volume-4 Self-Knowledge https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/self-knowledge Self-Direction https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/self-direction The Holy War in Modern English https://www.amazon.com/Holy-War-Modern-English/dp/0692471308/ Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-direction-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-direction-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool

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. // MENTIONED Charlotte Mason Co-ops https://simplycharlottemason.com/charlotte-mason-together/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-to-do-when-charlotte-mason-methods-dont-work/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-to-do-when-charlotte-mason-methods-dont-work/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool

What’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family? // MENTIONED Laying Down the Rails https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Laying Down the Rails for Children https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/ Habits Q & A series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/habits-q-a/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-habits-with-multiple-children/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-habits-with-multiple-children/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool

Here's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/attention-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/attention-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool

What three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-in-three-words/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-in-three-words/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

There's a difference between knowledge and information. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Your Questions Answered: Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/questions-answered-narration/ Past the Outer Court article https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/past-the-outer-court/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/knowledge-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/knowledge-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades. // MENTIONED SCM science recommendations https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/individual-graded-subjects/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/science-through-the-grades/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/science-through-the-grades/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Here are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences. // MENTIONED Habits Q & A series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/habits-q-a/ Personhood: Core Values of Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/personhood-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Authority and Obedience: Core Values of Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/authority-and-obedience-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Respect: Core Values of Charlotte Mason https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/respect-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Laying Down the Rails resources https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-resources/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-amp-a-consequences/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-amp-a-consequences/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Here are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling. // MENTIONED Picture study https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-picture-study/ Music study https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-music-study/ Nature study https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-nature-study/ Habit training https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/category/habits/ Reading aloud https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/reading-aloud-so-children-love-to-listen/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-when-you-dont-homeschool/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-when-you-dont-homeschool/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/generous-variety-literary-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/generous-variety-literary-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya talks with Karen Smith about how she organizes her large home library. // MENTIONED Organizing Your Home Library episode with Laura https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5o7ECdbWIY Bookpedia software http://www.bruji.com/bookpedia/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-a-large-home-library/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-a-large-home-library/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya begins a new series answering questions about habit training. This first episode is an introduction to the topic. // MENTIONED Laying Down the Rails workshop https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-habits-workshop/ Laying Down the Rails book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Laying Down the Rails for Children https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/ Laying Down the Rails for Yourself https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-yourself/ Habit Training Yourself workshop https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/habit-training-yourself-workshop-video/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-introduction-to-habit-training/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-a-introduction-to-habit-training/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-your-home-library/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/organizing-your-home-library/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

There’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ What a Living Book Sounds Like https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/ The Power of an Idea https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-power-of-an-idea/ 5 Ways to Find Living Books https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/5-ways-to-find-living-books/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/relations-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/relations-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

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. // MENTIONED Ginger's website https://www.gingerhubbard.com Ginger's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ginger.hubbard/ Katy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyinacorner/ Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast https://www.gingerhubbard.com/blogs/podcast // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/6-discipline-mistakes-parents-make/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/6-discipline-mistakes-parents-make/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned. // MENTIONED Simply Charlotte Mason lesson plans https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/overview-chart/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/like-riding-a-bike/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/like-riding-a-bike/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-obstacles/ Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-obstacles/#audio Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Ideas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/ideas-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/ideas-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Are you struggling with your curriculum? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about what you should think through before you make a change. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/before-you-switch-curriculum/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/before-you-switch-curriculum/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Here's how to take a trip to Europe through some great living books. // MENTIONED Children of the Northlights https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/117236 Katje, the Windmill Cat https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/103762 Hanna’s Cold Winter https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/114723 Orani: My Father’s Village https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/117238 Dancing on Grapes https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/117239 Megan’s Year: An Irish Traveler’s Story https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/114721 My Tour of Europe: By Teddy Roosevelt, Age 10 https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/117237 The British Empire and the Great Divisions of the Globe https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/175407 Material World https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/material-world/ Hungry Planet https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats/ Visits to Europe https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-to-europe/ Other geography books series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/favorite-living-books-for-geography/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-europe/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-europe/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Here is an idea that our children need to hear often, perhaps especially around the holidays. // MENTIONED Dealing with Homeschool Critics in the Family blog post https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dealing-homeschool-critics-family/ Explaining the Charlotte Mason Method to Your Relatives https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/explaining-charlotte-mason-method-relatives/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/you-are-much-more-than-a-number/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/you-are-much-more-than-a-number/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Who’s doing the most work in your home school: the teacher or the student? // FOR MORE Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-education-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/self-education-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Are we killing the love of learning in our children by requiring them to put forth their best effort? Sonya and Laura discuss this question and offer some advice for encouraging our children to give their best. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-does-best-effort-kill-love-of-learning/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/your-questions-answered-does-best-effort-kill-love-of-learning/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya shares her favorite living books about North America. // MENTIONED The Great Serum Race https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125214 Hey Canada https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125215 Song of the Swallows https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/78412 Family Pictures https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125213 If You're Not from the Prairie https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125216 Minn of the Mississippi https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/172253 Paddle-to-the-Sea https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/172255 Surrounded by Sea https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125217 Appalachia: The Voices of Sleeping Birds https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/125212 America the Beautiful https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/57662 Material World https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/material-world/ Hungry Planet https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats/ Visits to North America https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-north-america/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-north-america/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-north-america/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses. // NATURE STUDY RESOURCES Journaling a Year in Nature https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature Hours in the Out-of-Doors https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hours-in-the-out-of-doors // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-all-your-senses-in-nature-study/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-all-your-senses-in-nature-study/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

There's a big difference between exercising the mind and feeding the mind. // MENTIONED Watch the video or read the transcript https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-the-mind-vs-feeding-the-mind/ Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ SCM Curriculum https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-the-mind-vs-feeding-the-mind/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-the-mind-vs-feeding-the-mind/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya chats with author Ginger Hubbard and podcast host Katy Morgan about parenting and how we can help our children (and ourselves) grow. // MENTIONED Ginger's website https://www.gingerhubbard.com Ginger's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ginger.hubbard/ Katy's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyinacorner/ Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast https://www.gingerhubbard.com/blogs/podcast // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/i-cant-believe-you-just-said-that/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/i-cant-believe-you-just-said-that/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Sonya shares some great living books about the continent of Asia. // MENTIONED Favorite Living Geography Books series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/favorite-living-books-for-geography/ The Children of China: An Artist’s Journey https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194910 A Grain of Rice https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194911 Grandfather Tang’s Story: A Tale Told with Tangrams https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194912 Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194913 Kami and the Yaks https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194914 Kampung Boy https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194915 The Life of Rice: From Seedling to Supper https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194916 Hungry Planet https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats/ Material World https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/material-world/ The Way We Do It in Japan https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194917 Yasmin’s Hammer https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194919 The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/194920 Water Buffalo Days: Growing Up in Vietnam https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/resources/detail/204707 Visits to Asia https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-to-asia/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-asia/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/favorite-living-books-about-asia/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Let's talk about what it means when we say that education is a life. // MENTIONED Core Values of Charlotte Mason series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ How to Dish Up Knowledge https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-dish-up-knowledge/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/life-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/life-core-values-of-charlotte-mason/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

How do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-fears/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-fears/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/