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Art for Homeschool
Many homeschooling families want to encourage the fine arts. There are many who sing, play musical instruments, act in local plays, and who draw or paint at home. Charlotte Mason encouraged music and art appreciation. She believed that children exposed to great music and art would appreciate the fine arts. I personally do not have any musical talent. I cannot sing... »
Incorporating the Gouin Series in Spanish
You can substitute any foreign language into the title of this article and reap the benefits. However knowing the language itself will make the series much easier to do. If you are not fluent yourself, there is no time like the present. Learn right alongside your children. In the article, "Review of Rosetta Stone," I talked about how Charlotte Mason relied... »
The Need for Mother Culture
Presented with an opportunity to change the look of my bedroom, I am seizing the moment to create a space for my husband and myself only. For years our room has been wall to wall furniture, including a crib, changing table, desk, etc. We moved our son, Isaac, out of our room... »
Inspired and Ready for School
August is almost here, which means that for my family school will resume. In the search for inspiration I read Karen Andreola's The Charlotte Mason Companion and A Pocketful of Pinecones. I cannot wait to read the sequel to the latter called Lessons at Blackberry Inn. These books were "just what the doctor ordered" for me. I struggle with the... »
