Charlotte Mason

One of my favorite things about the Charlotte Mason method is the way Charlotte valued all children; rich, poor, strong, weak, bright and dull. She believed in what she called "spreading the feast" for all children: reading the same rich books, studying the same art, enjoying Shakespeare, history, studying nature and science - all the … Continue reading Spreading the Feast

School started last week. As usual, it was a bumpy start. I wasn't intending to write about it due to the horrifying nature of the entire week. But when I spent a few minutes writing notes about it (to make myself feel better about worse weeks in the future? To comfort myself that it couldn't … Continue reading The First Week of School

When you're new to the Charlotte Mason method, everything can seem a little overwhelming. It certainly was for me! I remember bumping around the internet, reading all the books I could get my hands on, searching, searching for someone to show me the way.  Subconsciously, my criteria for someone to follow on this Charlotte Mason … Continue reading A Guide for your Charlotte Mason Journey – Mentoring with Nancy Kelly

Last week I had the privilege of flying hundreds of miles away to Iowa to attend the Living Education Retreat. (Yes, my husband is amazing for staying home with crazy people.) I knew it was going to be a relaxing trip when I got to the airport early, was the first in line at security, … Continue reading The Living Education Retreat

The longer I use the Charlotte Mason method, the more I love it. I think many of my Charlotte Mason friends feel similarly. This is truly an amazing method that just keeps on giving. And yet. There's a little issue that creeps up now and then in my life, and by what I observe around … Continue reading In Defense of the Charlotte Mason Husband