Sometimes I want to demystify the Charlotte Mason method for people who are curious! But there is so much here. How can I summarize this way of life into a short explanation?! I can't. It wouldn't do it justice. But I kind of like things like that. It reminds me of our faith. How do … Continue reading For the Children’s Sake
“If mothers could do for themselves…”
Today was one of those days. I knew it before breakfast was over. As I stood at the sink washing dishes, and praying that the Lord would give me what I needed to teach all of these kids, a phrase ran through my head: "if mothers could do for themselves what they do for their … Continue reading “If mothers could do for themselves…”
Why I love The Cloud of Witness
Some of you will already be familiar with the reprint of The Cloud of Witness that was published by Nancy Kelly last summer. (If you don't own a copy, it is now available on Amazon, as well as Riverbend Press.) This is an eclectic little book of daily readings of scripture and poetry (from the … Continue reading Why I love The Cloud of Witness
mother care
Some of you are already familiar with the wonderful essay on "Mother Culture" written many years ago by an anonymous contributor to Charlotte Mason's PNEU (Parent's union) newsletter. (If you haven't read it, you might want to go read it here.) It is fascinating to me that some things haven't changed much in a hundred … Continue reading mother care
Living Education Retreat 2016
Last week I spent time with some special people at the Living Education Retreat in Iowa. Nancy Kelly and the ladies who work so hard to put this retreat together are pretty incredible. This time I got to bring Alyssa with me, which made it even better. We don't have much time for hanging out, … Continue reading Living Education Retreat 2016
A Narration of Reconsidering Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition
This week I was able to read an enlightening post by a fellow Charlotte Mason educator that I very much appreciated. You may have heard of Art Middlekauff's detailed post on the Charlotte Mason Institute blog to Karen Glass's book, Consider This. (Art's post is now available on the Charlotte Mason Poetry blog.) You may … Continue reading A Narration of Reconsidering Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition
We Were Truly of no Account, That no Flesh Should Glory in His Presence
I read this quote a few months ago, and put it in my commonplace book (of course). Then I put it on the fridge, and it has come to have deep and special meaning to me over these months of uncertainty with our little foster children. I wanted to share it here. "And we saw our … Continue reading We Were Truly of no Account, That no Flesh Should Glory in His Presence
How We Fell For Shakespeare
Several years ago I heard about the value of reading Shakespeare with my children. To me, it seemed a little crazy! I mean, Shakespeare? I didn't have the best impression of those dry and boring plays. Later as I began to delve into all that was included in a Charlotte Mason education, and the apparent … Continue reading How We Fell For Shakespeare
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I think it's sort of amazing how things fall into place in our school sometimes. Late this fall I still hadn't chosen the Christmas hymn we would study in December. I'm usually more prepared, but I hadn't had time to study and research as I have had in the past. Normally I would plan ahead, … Continue reading Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
For the Love of Nature
Recently, one of my children said "You know Mom, really everything that is science is nature. Our bodies are nature, really, and the sea, and the other things we study for science, we could really just call them all nature study." We had been reading this book, and it really gets him thinking about … Continue reading For the Love of Nature
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