We would never feel satisfied sending our children to a classroom with an ill prepared teacher. But somehow as a home educator I’ve noticed that I don’t always show up ready to teach my children with vigor and knowledge. It takes work and passion no doubt to be a prepared home educator and over the…
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2024 Reflections of a Homeschool Mother from Heartaches to Blessings
As the year 2024 comes to an end I find myself reflecting on this past year. This has been the most overwhelming year of my life for so many reasons. When the year kicked off I was full of hope and excitement. As the year marched on we faced job loss, financial challenges, sick parents,…
New to Charlotte Mason Home Education: Let Us Help
If you’re new to Charlotte Mason home education we want to tell you that it is revolutionary for children and adults alike. We’re learning along side you and want to share the resources that we’ve found incredibly inspiring and supportive on this journey. This list is updated frequently so check back often. Books for Mothers…
5 Resources To Help Your Child Love Reading
Do you love reading but your child doesn’t? Do you wish your child would get lost in a good book? This list of 5 resources to help your child love reading includes ideas will bring books alive for your child. We use all of these resources in our own family and it has created sustainable…
Hymn Study for the 2023-2024 School Year
Our family has enjoyed singing hymns at part of our morning time for the past 3 years. This year our Hymn Study includes listening to various groups as they perform these sacred songs written so long ago. Have you studied composers are the stories behind the beautiful hymns? This post includes our songs for this…
Home School with joy, is that a thing?
If you asked me what was missing from our Home School I could tell you in one simple word. JOY. Joy was lacking. Our days have been hard and long and I think I know why. Is it possible to home school with joy? Keep reading to find out how I plan to implement joy…