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Homeschooling High School for a Bright Future (with Rachel Kovac)

Charlotte Mason, High School, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling high school? Wondering how to navigate transcripts, dual enrollment, and preparing your teen for the future…without losing the heart of your homeschool? In this Homeschool Conversations episode, I chat with Rachel Kovac, homeschool mom of six and author of Their Future is Shining Bright, to talk […]

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Simple Rhythms for Homeschool Success with Elizabeth Santelmann

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

What does homeschooling look like when you grew up homeschooled yourself? In this encouraging and practical conversation, I chat with Elizabeth Santelmann (second-generation homeschool mom, writer, curriculum creator, and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast) to talk about homeschooling with confidence, flexibility, and joy. Elizabeth shares her family’s journey homeschooling three boys using

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Scholé Every Day: Restful Learning for Homeschool Moms

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

In this conversation, I sit down with Brandy Vencel, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl (you know them collectively as the Scholé Sisters) to talk about homeschooling, self-education, reading deeply, and raising children who can engage ideas with wisdom and charity. All three women bring decades of experience as homeschooling mothers and now find themselves in

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Charlotte Mason, Shakespeare, and Teen Entrepreneurship

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Homeschooling can open the door to deep connections, joyful learning, and creative opportunities. Just ask Nadia, a teen ballerina and entrepreneur who has been immersed in Charlotte Mason homeschooling since childhood. In this Homeschool Conversation, Nadia shares how her education sparked a lifelong love of Shakespeare, prepared her for college-level classes through the power of

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Counting Pennies, Reaping Riches

Faith and Family Life, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Can you homeschool well without a big budget? Can you homeschool on a low income or with limited resources, yet still provide a rich and beautiful education for your children? When you have no money for that shiny new homeschool curriculum, is homeschooling still possible? Absolutely. As a homeschool mom of six, guest writer Corrie

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The Art of Observation: Enhancing Homeschooling with Nature Study

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Science

Homeschooling with nature study offers endless opportunities for discovery and hands-on learning. Whether you lean toward Charlotte Mason’s gentle approach, a Classical method, or something else, sharpening your child’s observation skills transforms everyday experiences into exciting lessons. In this post, we’ll explore why keen observation matters. Through some practical exercises, I’ll show you how nature

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Finding Peace in the Chaos of Homeschooling

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

Being a mom is a rewarding yet demanding job, especially when balancing the many responsibilities of homeschooling, homemaking, and personal life. Erin Cox from Gentle + Classical Press shares how to navigate the busy seasons of motherhood, offering practical advice on how to maintain personal well-being, connect with your identity outside of motherhood, and prioritize

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Charlotte Mason Living Education for Little Learners

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Preschool and Kindergarten

Katie Klein from Little House Learning Co. recently joined me to share her insights on implementing the Charlotte Mason approach in the preschool and kindergarten years. Katie emphasizes the importance of nurturing a love for learning from the very start. She provides practical advice on prioritizing play, recognizing the right time for formal instruction, and

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Five Ways Vintage Books Can Enrich Your Homeschool (Plus One Way They Can’t!)

Home Education, Literature and Writing

In a world where fast-paced, shiny new releases are clamoring for a place in your homeschool library, do vintage books still have something left to offer? In today’s guest post, author Courtenay Burden shares five ways vintage books can enrich your homeschool—plus one way they definitely can’t. They’re old. They’re musty. They’ve got big, hard

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Exploring the Life and Legacy of G.K. Chesterton

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Literature and Writing

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Geiger Lee, a passionate advocate of living books for the homeschool family and author of the new children’s biography, The Life of Chesterton: The Man Who Carried a Swordstick and a Pen. Our conversation delved into the life and works of G.K. Chesterton, a figure who

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Words, Words, Words: Why (and How) to Teach Writing

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education, Literature and Writing

Teaching writing is an essential skill for homeschoolers, helping students develop clear communication and clear thinking, as well as creative expression. In today’s guest post by Olivia Marstall (homeschool graduate, writer, and writing teacher), she shares her journey from a passionate writer to a thoughtful educator, exploring the purpose and art of teaching writing and

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Charlotte Mason Inspired: Little Learners, Learning Challenges, and the Cultivation of Habits

2E and Learning Differences, Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Leah Martin offers valuable insights into applying Charlotte Mason principles to the early years of homeschooling and adapting them to best work for children with special needs. We also discuss home education in the little years, the cultivation of habit, and the sanctifying work of motherhood. Discovering Charlotte Mason education Leah’s introduction to Charlotte Mason

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Nature Study in the Christian Homeschool

Faith and Family Life, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos, Science

Nature Study is about more than merely observing God’s creation and learning about the natural world. Nature study in the Christian homeschool is rooted in natural theology. Homeschool nature study has become hugely popular in the homeschooling world especially in the Charlotte Mason, Wild and Free, Classical education, and other homeschool communities that prioritize wonder,

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Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Amy Fischer

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

What is Charlotte Mason homeschooling anyway?! If you’ve wondered what is the goal of a Charlotte Mason education or what a Charlotte Mason style homeschool really means, check out this conversation with Amy Fischer! We discuss what it means to describe education as a atmosphere, discipline, and a life, Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum…and also what

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Rooted in Rest: Charlotte Mason, Community, & Family Life with Abby Stone

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Abby Stone brings a grace-filled, joyful perspective to our Homeschool Conversation today! We discuss large-family logistics (how do we keep everyone fed, clothed, and educated?), Charlotte Mason homeschooling, finding local homeschool community, and the importance of keeping first things first. No matter what your homeschool philosophy, you’ll love her approach to learning. Listen in your

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Mother Culture for the Homeschool Mom

Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Homeschooling Styles and How-Tos

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers are probably already familiar with the term “Mother Culture.” But the principle of “let the mother go out to play” has value for all homeschooling moms! Laura McKinney Adams brings a special guest post and audioblog to us exploring this idea and giving practical examples of how to apply this principle in

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Literature Based U.S. Geography Homeschool Curriculum for Intermediate Grades

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Our family prefers to go textbook-free whenever possible, following rabbit trails related to topics we’re studying through beautiful memory work, good books, documentaries, music, and more. Learning is always more delightful when it’s designed to ignite curiosity, foster wonder, and encourage further exploration! That’s why I was so excited for the opportunity to check out

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Homesteading and Homeschooling (with Elsie Iudicello)

Charlotte Mason, Classical Education, Home Education

What a delight to have Elsie Iudicello on today’s podcast episode! Elsie is a homesteading, homemaking, homeschool mom of four pursuing a classical Charlotte Mason home education in Florida. You may also recognize her from her writings and participation in the Wild and Free homeschool community. We discuss the value of being connected to the

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Knowing by Heart: the Powerful Beauty of Memory Work (with Andrew Pudewa)

Home Education, Literature and Writing, Morning Time and Memory Work, Poetry

Might it be possible that something that seems the least practical might actually have the most value in your homeschool? Listen to my conversation with Andrew Pudewa from the Institute for Excellence in Writing and learn how the practice of memory work can be transformative, nourishing the souls in your home! Who is Andrew Pudewa?

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Homeschool Conversations podcast interview Kia Roy Exuberant Joyful Homeschooling

Exuberant, Joyful Homeschooling (with Kia Roy)

Charlotte Mason, Home Education

Y’all are going to absolutely love this Homeschool Conversations episode with the effervescent Kia Roy! We get a little giddy and a little excited, but what is more delightful than discussing the joys and challenges of homeschooling? I can’t wait to hear your biggest takeaways; leave them below in the comments! Who is Kia Roy?

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