Homeschooling Encouragement Archives

Education: The Science Of Relations

Charlotte Mason says that “education is the science of relations.” The connections we make between one thing and another are evidence of what …

The Value of Self-Education

One of our girls loves to hand sew doll clothes. By her own admission, her first few pieces were rather unrefined and sloppy, but she …

Weaknesses or Strengths: Where Should I Direct My Attention?

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ve probably picked up on something about me: I am a terrible speller. I …

Where To Start? A Charlotte Mason Companion Review

The Charlotte Mason Companion has a special place in my evolving personal list of Top 10 Transformational Books. (The list is subject to …

The Secret To Improved Retention May Be At Their Fingertips

Before we started using living books and narration, I was entirely opposed to letting our kids pursue their personal interests while I was trying to …

How Do We Teach Our Children What Truth Is?

In a world where you can find data to support any narrative, where one ideology is perpetuated by mainstream media and the other is censored, …

A Better Rhythm: Changing Routines For a Smoother Day

I am not a morning person, but one of our children most definitely is. (I used to be a morning person, but I suspect 7 …

Homeschooling As An Extension Of Parenting

This was not how the last day of school before Christmas break was supposed to go. It wasn’t that the work itself was particularly challenging …

Homeschooling: An Education For Imperfect Parents

Sometimes, I hesitate to write about Charlotte Mason and how her philosophy of education has changed the way we homeschool because, as much as I …

6 Ways To Help Children Find Delight In The Outdoors

The other day, another Mom asked if there were any specific ways, books, or other resources available to encourage outdoor exploration. In other words, how …