We are 87 days away from nominating the 47th president of the United States of America! What an exciting time; it will shape our country for generations! But have we done our due diligence in considering the nominees? We have moved entirely to the online platform as our designated place for public discourse. Though …
One of the things I often hear is all the subjects the public schools should have taught us. As time passes, and as a homeschooler, I find that all the essential subjects are best taught at home. Money and its spending come down to two things, the first being economics and the second values. This …
This is the Continuation of “The art of narration part I.” Narration is a wonderful tool for developing many skills, skills that seem to have been lost in the modern world. Photo by Abhishek Koli on Unsplash
“Narration comes naturally to us; what is the first thing we do when we come home? We share what happened in our day. Education is no more than an applied philosophy. One of the hallmarks of a Charlotte Mason education is the art of Narration. This prepares the child to think for themselves and determine …
We don’t have to look far to know our society is disconnected. There is a noticeable division. Historically, many governments have failed us; therefore, now more than ever, we must think for ourselves. Our community tomorrow will be based on the children of today. How are we raising them? Modern-day culture has outsourced our children’s …
The first question most people ask when they begin their homeschool journey is, “What curriculum should I choose?” I asked myself the same question. After spending much time unpacking what homeschooling means to us, I have concluded that the educational philosophy truly matters. Behind all curriculums is a philosophy in education. Knowing what philosophy is …
We recently read this excellent book with our 6-year-old daughter called, The Emperor’s New Clothes by Ned Bustard. It was filled with suspense, drama, and morale. She enjoyed it; we enjoyed it! She read it several times, unpacking more of the story every time she read. ~ The story goes something like this. There was …
In the Spring of 2022, we decided to begin our first homeschooling year. We always wanted to homeschool, but our careers kept us tethered partially fulfilling lifestyle. Be it as it may, when God wants to move you, He will continue to prompt you in a specific direction. We began to feel increasingly unsettled; …
Reading is the BEST and arguably the only reliable way to transfer great ideas. Words can be lost in conversation; only sound bites are often offered through radio or television. We need the FULL context to soundly judge if an idea is good or bad and to continue the transfer of good ideas properly. …
This is part two of the “who is Charlotte Mason” post. If you haven’t yet read PART ONE, it’s best to read it first and then return to this post. You do not have to be a homeschooler to gain knowledge from her lessons; her teachings date back to the late 19th century and translate …
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