How does one explain “living books” to someone not familiar with this cornerstone of Charlotte Mason philosophy? Sometimes it helps to put it into language people are more familiar with. Here is one of my favorite quotes about good literature, which, of course, is what a living book is. “The classics are books that refuse […]
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The kids came up to me this morning jumping up and down with excitement saying, “Rain!! Rain!! It’s Raining!!” They immediately headed for the closet where the dusty umbrellas were and headed outside to play. Oh to be so filled with elation at the simplest things and to be able to express it so freely
From my earliest memories, I have always loved two things: books and nature. I could not read enough as a child. I brought my book to the breakfast table and propped it against my cereal bowl to read through breakfast. I did the same thing at lunch. My dad banned books at the dinner table
Have you seen this book of puritan prayers and devotions? I learned about it from Kristine – she is a fantastic resource and I am blessed to know her! I purchased the book recently and am downloading the music album (see below) as I write this. Challies, a blog I read at times posted this
Today was one of those days when I had planned on getting outdoors, but by the time 3 o’clock rolled around, we still weren’t ready to go. I thought “Forget it, it’s too late now. I’m too tired. Don’t feel like it.” You know how it is 🙂 Thankfully, my 7yo daughter gave me the
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Speaking of icing on the cake, this is my friend Jen today. Her and her boys collected all of these butterflies and moths. She was explaining the process to us and it’s a little more involved than you’d think because butterflies don’t die in perfect position for mounting. I know she read Girl of the
I think so often when we think of homeschooling we see the benefits to our children, and there are many for sure, but have you ever considered what this journey might mean for you? I think that the average Mother would perceive that to homeschool is to sacrifice for the sake of the children. To
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I’m up late again, almost halfway through “the little green book”, Charlotte Mason Reviewed and came across an explanation of the method of learning advocated by CM and thought it was definitely worth posting here. I’ve often found it difficult at times to dig up the “how to” in CMs 6 volumes of writings and
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Hi there. I am Greta. I am one of the contributors to this blog. I thought I’d better get on the ball since Naomi has posted 2 times, Johnna once and I, not at all. I am not new to home schooling, but I am new to home schooling. It isn’t as confusing as it
Let me introduce myself as a contributor to this new CM blog, a journey in which I am so excited to be part of with our dear friends. I am Johnna, a mama of two beautiful blessings, Julia and James. We use Ambleside Online curriculum and just last week started year 2 with our daughter.
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