Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

By Sonya Shafer

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The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer

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05.31.2023

In a Charlotte Mason math lesson, the parent is like a guide who helps the child along. Richele joins Sonya to explain how you can guide your child to a firm understanding of math. How the Parent Guides a Charlotte ...

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05.31.2023 How the Parent Guides a Charlotte Mason Math Lesson In a Charlotte Mason math lesson, the parent is like a guide who helps the child along. Richele joins Sonya to explain how you can guide your child to a firm understanding of math. How the Parent Guides a Charlotte ...
05.24.2023 The Difference Between Bible Lessons and Family Devotions If you're already doing family devotions, why should you also add Bible lessons to your schedule? Sonya shares some great reasons to give your children both. The Difference Between Bible Lessons and Family Devotions originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
05.17.2023 Did You Have a Good Homeschool Year? Four ways to know you've had a good homeschool year as you evaluate the end of a school year and look forward to the next. Did You Have a Good Homeschool Year? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
05.11.2023 8 Reasons to Include Enrichment Subjects in Your Homeschool Schedule Enrichment subjects are a wonderful way to add beauty to your homeschool day. Here are eight reasons you shouldn't skip them. 8 Reasons to Include Enrichment Subjects in Your Homeschool Schedule originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
05.04.2023 Am I Doing Enough Nature Study? Are you doing enough nature study? You might already be doing more than you think. Am I Doing Enough Nature Study? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
04.26.2023 20 Ideas for Indoor Nature Study Can't get outside because of the weather? Not much nature around you? Here are 20 ways you can bring the nature indoors. 20 Ideas for Indoor Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
04.19.2023 Staying Safe in Nature Nature is beautiful, but sometimes it can be dangerous. How can you protect yourself? Karen Smith provides reassurance and some strategies for staying safe. Staying Safe in Nature originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
04.12.2023 Respecting Others While Doing Nature Study Do you have a child who loves to run and shout? How can you teach that child to respect others and not scare away the nature when you're outside? Respecting Others While Doing Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte ...
04.05.2023 What to Put in a Nature Journal Does a blank nature journal intimidate you? Do you wonder when you should have your child record his findings? Karen and Sonya answer your questions nature journals. What to Put in a Nature Journal originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
03.29.2023 How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature Study Find out what the difference is between science lessons and nature study, and how to balance the two in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
03.22.2023 How to Do Nature Study with Preschoolers The preschool and Kindergarten years are a perfect time to cultivate a child's natural love for God's creation outdoors! How to Do Nature Study with Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
03.15.2023 How Can I Get Started with Nature Study? Here's how you can get started with Charlotte Mason nature study without overwhelming yourself or your children. How Can I Get Started with Nature Study? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
03.08.2023 How to Encourage Interest in Nature Study What's the best way to encourage your child's interest in nature study? Sonya and Karen share some ideas to help you. How to Encourage Interest in Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
03.01.2023 The Life of the Math Lesson Learn how a Charlotte Mason approach to math breathes life into lessons and keeps things interesting. The Life of the Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
02.22.2023 3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s Schedules Here's what we can learn from Charlotte Mason's class schedules to help us create our own homeschool plans. 3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s Schedules originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
02.15.2023 How to Spot a Great Picture Book Sonya is joined by Sarah from Read-Aloud Revival to talk about how you can spot a great picture book to read to your little ones. How to Spot a Great Picture Book originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
02.08.2023 Narration with Special Challenges Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins Sonya to discuss tweaking narration when your child has special needs or special challenges. Narration with Special Challenges originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
02.01.2023 The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson You'll be surprised at just how many good habits you can form in your child with a well-taught math lesson! The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
01.25.2023 Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle! What should you do if your child wants to read twaddle? Sonya and Laura share some ideas for steering your child toward the good stuff. Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle! originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
01.18.2023 Who Was Charlotte Mason? The story of Charlotte Mason, how she revolutionized education, and how her legacy impacts homeschooling today. Who Was Charlotte Mason? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
01.11.2023 How Chores Prepare Children for Life Join Sonya and Karen for a conversation about how you can prepare children for adult life through chores, and what chores are appropriate for which ages. How Chores Prepare Children for Life originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
01.04.2023 8 Words That Make All the Difference Charlotte Mason believed in the potential of every human person. And she summed up that belief in eight words. 8 Words That Make All the Difference originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
12.28.2022 5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Parent Sonya shares five books recommendations—one is FREE—that will help you grow in your role as a Charlotte Mason homeschool parent. 5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Parent originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
12.21.2022 A Christmas Meditation Sonya shares a meditation on Isaiah 9:6 to encourage you all year to trust in our good Father. A Christmas Meditation originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
12.14.2022 How to Grow in Nature Journaling You can learn to add illustrations to your nature journal! Richele Baburina joins Sonya with some practical tips that will inspire you to get started. How to Grow in Nature Journaling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
12.07.2022 Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic? Can you keep a nature journal if you are not artistic? Sonya and Karen are self-proclaimed not artistic people, and they have some ideas for you. Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
11.30.2022 The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson Richele shares how Charlotte Mason math lessons help you retain a child's happy relationship with math—and a healthy relationship between you and your child. The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
11.23.2022 Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math Richele Baburina joins Sonya for an overview of Charlotte Mason math lessons. Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
11.16.2022 Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on to a New Habit Sonya answers questions about how to know when you're pressuring a child too much, and how to know when it's time to move on to a new habit. Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on ...
11.09.2022 How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason Lesson Here are five things to think about when preparing a Charlotte Mason lesson. How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
11.02.2022 4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason Teacher What is your role as the teacher in a Charlotte Mason homeschool? Here are four things you're responsible to do for your child. 4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason Teacher originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
10.26.2022 Patience for the Homeschool Journey Sonya is joined by Laura Pitney for an encouraging conversation about having patience as our children grow step by step. Patience for the Homeschool Journey originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
10.19.2022 Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young Children What can you do to establish good habits in the toddler and preschool years? Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
10.12.2022 What Is Twaddle? How did Charlotte herself define twaddle, and what was she warning us about? What Is Twaddle? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
10.05.2022 Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students? Does the Charlotte Mason method provide enough challenge or rigor as children get older? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya for an encouraging conversation. Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
09.28.2022 What Makes Learning Stick? When you understand the difference between word memory and mind memory, it can revolutionize your home school. What Makes Learning Stick? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
09.21.2022 Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules What do you do when an outside influence or a busy schedule threatens to sabotage your habit-training efforts? Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
09.14.2022 If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach Here are 10 things Charlotte Mason would model for you and inspire you to do if she were your life coach. If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
09.07.2022 Nature Study with Bird Feeders A look at the types of bird feeders you can use to attract birds to your backyard for nature study. Nature Study with Bird Feeders originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
08.31.2022 3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year Here are three tips to help you have a successful year homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way. 3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
08.24.2022 Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving Sonya answers questions about how to help a timid child gain confidence and how to keep up with good habits while you're moving. Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving originally appeared on Simply Charlotte ...
08.17.2022 Balancing Willpower with Grace Sonya and Laura talk about how to balance pushing through with willpower and giving yourself grace. Balancing Willpower with Grace originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
08.10.2022 How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade Your child has turned six and you're ready to start homeschooling first grade the Charlotte Mason way. How do you start formal lessons? How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
08.04.2022 Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason believed that worship was a part of our whole life, not just formal Bible studies. Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
07.27.2022 4 Steps to Great Nature Study Karen Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study. 4 Steps to Great Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
07.20.2022 Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit Sonya shares some practical tips for breaking a bad habit the Charlotte Mason way. Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
07.13.2022 History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum How the Simply Charlotte Mason history curriculum gives students a global perspective and helps them learn to be good neighbors. History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
07.06.2022 Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason As a person, your child has one chief responsibility. Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
06.29.2022 Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers Sonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way. Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
06.22.2022 Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper How the parent’s character affects habit training and how Mom can keep a sweet, even temper. Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling episodes:

How the Parent Guides a Charlotte Mason Math Lesson

The Difference Between Bible Lessons and Family Devotions

Did You Have a Good Homeschool Year?

8 Reasons to Include Enrichment Subjects in Your Homeschool Schedule

Am I Doing Enough Nature Study?

20 Ideas for Indoor Nature Study

Staying Safe in Nature

Respecting Others While Doing Nature Study

What to Put in a Nature Journal

How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature Study

How to Do Nature Study with Preschoolers

How Can I Get Started with Nature Study?

How to Encourage Interest in Nature Study

The Life of the Math Lesson

3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s Schedules

How to Spot a Great Picture Book

Narration with Special Challenges

The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson

Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle!

Who Was Charlotte Mason?

How Chores Prepare Children for Life

8 Words That Make All the Difference

5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Parent

A Christmas Meditation

How to Grow in Nature Journaling

Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic?

The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson

Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math

Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on to a New Habit

How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason Lesson

4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason Teacher

Patience for the Homeschool Journey

Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young Children

What Is Twaddle?

Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students?

What Makes Learning Stick?

Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules

If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach

Nature Study with Bird Feeders

3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year

Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving

Balancing Willpower with Grace

How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade

Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

4 Steps to Great Nature Study

Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit

History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum

Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers

Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper