We are having an amazing time in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership! If you haven’t joined us there…
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Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Charlotte Mason homeschooling encompasses everything that is wonderful about homeschooling. Gentle lessons in a literature-rich environment, short lessons that focus on real-life with plenty of opportunity to explore the world indoors and out. And, these are just a few of the reasons I love this style of homeschooling! In these articles, my goal is to share the wonder, joy and creativity of the Charlotte Mason style, while giving you plenty of ideas and practical advice for implementing it in your own home. Enjoy!
An Abstract Art and Math Activity Inspired by Kandinsky
Art and math are so often a wonderful duo. Anytime you can combine the creativity of art with the logical…
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Nature Study During Morning Time
Morning Time. Morning Basket Time. Circle Time. In our home we call it Brain Training Time. Whatever you might call…
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Sneaky Summer Learning Library
In our home, summer break has always been an opportunity for more reading rather than less. With the obligations of…
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How To Teach High School History with Literature Easily
I love using living books in our homeschool. If you’ve been around here any time at all, you know that…
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24 Wonderful Picture Books for Nature Study
There is not one teaching resource I treasure more than picture books. The good ones have such a masterful knack…
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The Mission: To Broaden the Vision of Nature Study
Nature study is certainly a big deal in the homeschool community at large – even outside of Charlotte Mason circles….
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100 of the Best Picture Books for Middle School
Picture books for middle school? Shouldn’t older students have moved on from picture books years ago? Not necessarily. Many of…
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100+ Science Picture Books to Help You Homeschool
We follow a four-year cycle for teaching science. In the elementary years, science picture books have helped me introduce and…
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A Happy Collision of Nature Study and Language Arts
One of the things I love so much about nature study is its ability to merge together so many other…
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Charlotte Mason Inspired Curriculum Picks for a 6th Grade Boy
Oh, my mercy. I’m only homeschooling one this year. While I’m ecstatic in so many ways, it’s also entirely bittersweet…
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How To Identify Rocks and Minerals During Nature Study
Why would you want to identify rocks and minerals during nature study? Heck, why would you even care to observe…
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