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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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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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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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