An extensive knowledge of the exact meanings of English words accompanies outstanding success in this country more often than any other single characteristic we have been able to isolate and measure. —Research Scientist Johnson O’Connor An extensive vocabulary is a…
When I come across something as incredible as this Fine Arts Freebie, I just have to share it with my homeschool peeps! I was thrilled to read this morning at The Oddly Said blog that the Getty Museum in Los Angeles…
Teaching composition the “Charlotte Mason way” is not formally teaching it at all. Rather, it is relying upon her methods, including the reading of great literature, then having students provide various types of narrations and dictation. The reference from Volume…
Squeezing in the ‘fun stuff,’ like art and music study, and music training, into our homeschooling can be a daunting task. But it may be more important to our children than we think! Scientists are increasingly telling us that…
I am always surprised at the number of homeschoolers who love the methodology of Charlotte Mason, but would prefer it secularized. In other words, have the spiritual component and foundation of her teachings removed. If you haven’t read her books…
While going through my husband’s parents’ belongings recently, I uncovered a rather tattered collection of several 1880 Godey’s Lady’s Book editions! And just in time to include photos in this edition of the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival. If you aren’t…
