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How to Teach Drawing at Home
Drawing is one of those skill-based subjects that every person should learn, like math and language arts.Knowing how to express your thoughts and ideas visually is so important! But how do you teach…
S2 How I Teach Writing and Grammar at Home
Sentence diagramming, learning the technical terms for parts of language, direct writing instruction... does it REALLY work? NO!The way most of us have been taught grammar -- sentence diagramming,…
S2 How to Teach Math At Home Using Charlotte Mason's Methods
Teaching math can be DAUNTING. Parents considering homeschool may doubt their ability to teach math if they don't have a degree in math or teaching. But you can do it! And in this video I'll show you…
S2 My Favorite History Books and How to Use Them
Charlotte Mason used a lot of "living" books to teach history. It makes sense since she considered it the "pivot" upon which her whole curriculum turned. So, which books did she recommend? And how…
S2 Book of Centuries, Timelines, and Other History "Things"
Books and primary sources aren't the only tools we should use when teaching history. Timelines, century charts, and the Charlotte Mason's signature "Book of Centuries" are all tools to help our kids…
S2 How to Teach History Using Charlotte Mason's Methods
When it comes to teaching history homeschool parents have a lot of decisions to make -- Should I study US or world history? At what age should a child begin learning about history? There is SO MUCH…
Nature Study Object Lessons
Nature study is a hallmark feature of a Charlotte Mason education, but how do you teach nature study? What plants and animals should you study? What questions should you ask? And what does a lesson…
S2 Getting Started with Nature Notebooks
You've heard about nature notebooking (AKA journaling) or seen some beautiful shots of children's nature journals. But you have reservations... Your kids are not artistic (and neither are you!). It…
Make the Most of Family Nature Walks
Nature study can be a daunting subject, but it doesn't have to be! Simply start with a weekly nature walk around a park, or even around your neighborhood. Charlotte Mason put a lot of weight on the…
S2E5 How I Teach Nature Study
Nature study is one of the most important subjects in developing the mind and heart! For this reason it is my FAVORITE subject to teach. It is one of the reasons I was drawn to Charlotte Mason's…
5 | The Foundation of STEM Skills | How to Teach Nature Study w/ Nicole Williams
In this episode Nicole Williams and I discuss why you should be studying nature (hint: it's the foundation of all STEM skills, but that's not the most important reason...), how to teach it to…
S2E4 4 | On Teaching Grammar and Writing w/ Havalah Turner
In this episode I get to chat with my friend and fellow homeschool mamma, Havalah Turner. Grammar and writing can be terrifying subjects for homeschoolers. We either overdo it with stacks of…
S1E24 3 | The Early Years: What Preschool Children *Actually* Need
“In this time of extraordinary pressure—educational and social—perhaps a mother’s first duty to her children is to secure for them a quiet growing time" -Charlotte Mason, Home Education "What should…
S2E2 2 | Handwriting Hacks: Strategies to Engage Reluctant Writers w/ Penny Gardner
How do I teach handwriting? My child has dyslexia -- will Charlotte Mason's method work for him/her? How can I encourage a reluctant writer? ____ In this episode I invite Penny Gardner to help me…
S2E1 1 | The Reading Revolution: Teach Your Child to Read Well and LOVE It w/ Julie Ross
In this episode I have a conversation with Julie Ross, founder of A Gentle Feast. We discuss the different ideas of teaching reading (AKA "The Reading Wars"), the pros and cons of each, and the…
S1E27 A Matter of Principle | 20 Educational Principles to Consider
Every parent and teacher should have a philosophy of education, or a set of principles, that drives their behavior and choices. Do you know what yours are? In this episode I go over Charlotte…
S1E26 26 | Teaching Myths and Time-Tested Methods
Charlotte Mason said that lessons should be based on living books and real things. But how do we use these materials once we have them? Create activities? Quizzes? Lectures? In this episode I…
S1E25 25 | What Are "Living Books" and Why Are They So Important? With Amber O'Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom
If you've been in the homeschooling realm for long you've probably heard the term "living books." This is a term coined by Charlotte Mason, and has become extremely widespread, for good reason.…
S1E23 23 | Education is a Life
Why don't my children enjoy school? How can I increase their curiosity and desire to learn? What kind of subjects should I teach and how should I present them? In this episode I discuss these…
S1E21 22 | Education is a Discipline
Which skills do my children need to succeed in life? My house is in complete chaos. How can I make my days smoother? My child’s behavior isn’t meeting my expectations. What can I do? Paula Tough,…
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