• In this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn chat with AmblesideOnline moms Cheri Hall and Naomi Goegan about their children's experience with a long-lasting online community.
• How Cheri first discovered the philosophy of Charlotte Mason
• Why and how Naomi first started one of these AO student discussion groups
• What are some of the memorable moments that these students have had in this group?
• What is some advice Naomi has for parents wanting to organize a group like this for their students?
• Were there concerns about the online nature of the group when starting out?
• What is the biggest benefit you see coming out of these groups?
• At the end of the episode, Josiah and Ezra Hall share their personal thoughts on why being in an AO group has been such a blessing.

Don't forget to check our website for the full show notes on this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/143.

• For today's episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn welcome back Sheila Carroll of Living Books Press to discuss all things nature study.
• Why Sheila believes nature study to be so crucial to a Charlotte Mason education
• How the mother's interest in the natural world can inspire her children
• What did Charlotte Mason mean when she said we were all meant to be naturalists?
• Where to start if you really haven't done any nature study yet?
• What was the nature study movement in America and it's possible influence on Mason?
• Restoring a vision for the primacy of God's creation in our families
• What changes has Sheila seen in families when nature study becomes a regular part of their lives?
• What could nature study look like for a family just starting out?

For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/142.

• On this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn with Fiona Altschuler and her mother Miranda about Fiona's publication, St. Nicholas Magazine.
• How Miranda first learned about Charlotte Mason
• What is the St. Nicholas Magazine, and how did Fiona get the idea for this project?
• Who can make a submission to the magazine?
• What Fiona likes best about being the editor of the magazine
• What is the St. Nicholas League?

To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/141.

• On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy has a conversation with her friend Rachel Kovac, veteran homeschooling mother of 6 and author of several books on home education, about her newest book Their Future Is Shining Bright
• What was the learning curve like for Rachel as she homeschooled and then graduated her oldest children?
• Why Rachel wrote this new book to encourage parents
• How can we keep cultivating close family relationships through the teen years?
• Being a great "guidance counselor" for our high-school students
• Are homeschoolers missing out on the "high school experience"?
• Who can benefit from this book?
• What are some of the benefits home educated high school students have over their traditionally schooled counterparts?

To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/140.

• Today on The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Celeste Cruz, Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of eleven and executive director of the CMEC
• How Celeste came to know about Charlotte Mason's philosophy
• Some opening thoughts on CM's approach to history through both books and other things
• What are some of the tools we can use for studying history, and what is their natural progression?
• How does Celeste work these tools into her own homeschool?
• What is the value of these tools when students are already narrating?
• Why is it so important to consider the teacher's role in using these history study tools?
• How can we support our students in the process?

See the full show notes for this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/139.

• On this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn talk with Amy Snell, veteran homeschooling mom of 5 and co-founder of the CMEC, about studying history in the Charlotte Mason paradigm
• How Amy first discovered Charlotte Mason's philosophy
• What is the role of history in the CM philosophy of education?
• How is that different from the typical approach to how history is being taught today?
• Why is pointing to the moral in a history lesson a problem?
• What is unique about the CM history sequence?
• How does the curriculum change as a student grows older?
• Encouragement for teaching history using the CM method

For the full show notes for this episode, including books and links mentioned, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/138.

• On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy and Dawn are joined by Dr. Joseph Loconte, author, Tolkien and Lewis scholar, historian, and filmmaker, to talk about his newest project, a documentary on Benjamin Rush.
• How Dr. Loconte became interested in history
• Who was Dr. Benjamin Rush, and why did Dr. Loconte decide to pursue his story for a documentary?
• What did Benjamin Rush have to do with Thomas Payne and the writing of Common Sense?
• Why Dr. Loconte decided to utilize the video essay format.
• What can we say to young people who are conflicted about their feelings about the United States right now?
• What drew Dr. Loconte to researching and writing about Lewis and Tolkien?

To view the full show notes with all the books, links, and quotes featured in this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/137.

• On The New Mason Jar Podcast today, Cindy and Dawn chat about homeschooling through hard times with Stacy Halley, homeschooling mother of four and wife of a pastor and Air Force Reserve chaplain
• How Stacy first heard about homeschooling and Charlotte Mason's philosophy
• The circumstances in which Stacy's family found themselves due to hurricane damage and flooding
• How Stacy dealt with homeschooling in the immediate aftermath and throughout the renovation process
• The assurances we have in God's providence that Stacy relies on in times of difficulty
• How trials can help shape and sanctify our children

For the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/136.

• This week on The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn have Nate and Jess Roberts on to talk about singing together as a family
• How Jess and Nate first learned about Charlotte Mason's philosophy
• What is Nate's role in teaching other families and students about folk music and musical discipleship?
• Why should we sing?
• What is the importance of folk songs and hymns in musical education?
• Why should the whole family be involved in singing?
• A little about Solfa or Solfege
• What are canons and why are they so valuable to sing?

To view the full show notes for this episode, including quotes and links to the resources mentioned, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/135.

• On today's episode of The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn welcome Emily Raible back to the podcast, this time to share her own self-education journey as part of our Morning Time for Moms series
• How Emily first found out about Charlotte Mason and her principles
• Emily's education as a child and books she remembers loving once she found her way to enjoy reading
• When did Emily realize the importance of continuing her own education, even after her formal schooling had come to an end?
• What sorts of gifts and talents does Emily seek to cultivate?
• What is the value of reading slowly?
• What are Emily's possible future plans for her education?

Be sure to check out all the show notes for this episode on our website at https://thenewmasonjar.com/134.