Our Favorite Read-Aloud Books from this School Year.
As a Charlotte Mason-inspired, book-based homeschool, we try our hardest to read lots of high quality, living books in our home. I thought I’d share what we’ve read and enjoyed this year… Novels we all loved… Alright, I can’t possibly comment on every single book photographed (well, I could…
{Homeschool Planning} The Importance of Starting with your OWN Bookshelves
Are you familiar with Scotia Bank’s slogan? You know, the whole, ‘You’re Richer Than You Think’ thing? They say it is one of the most successful branding strategies any bank has ever launched. Maybe its because we all want to be richer than we think. I never understood it…
Why we really need to trust God’s Hand in our Home(school)… and more Used Book and Curriculum Sale Finds!
I recently shared some thoughts and tips for buying at Homeschool Used Book and Curriculum Sales. The post struck a chord with many homeschoolers (just like me) who struggle with knowing what to look for and what is worth buying at these curriculum fairs. It’s a zoo out there…
A Review of SQUILT {Composer and Classical Music Study}
We have really enjoyed SQUILT -which stands for Super Quiet Uninterrupted Listening Time. I was pretty excited to review this Composer and Music Study from Homegrown Learners. Music and Composer study is something we try to do weekly and have attempted to establish as a regular part of our…
Living Book Pinterest Boards by Subject – as requested! {Charlotte Mason Monday}
So many of you requested that I put specific Living Book Pinterest boards. You requested boards loaded with Living Book suggestions classified by the various subjects covered in most Classical/Charlotte Mason Homeschools. So… *drumroll* Here they are! I’ve done my best to work hard at making these boards full…
What is a Living Book? Encouragement for embracing a Living Books-based Home Education, Part 1
This will be part 1 of a 5 part series in which I hope to answer the question, “What is a Living Book and how do I use it in my homeschool?” “I understand the right books can make learning come alive in our homeschool – but how do…
Our Morning Basket (encouraging meaningful Morning Time and answering the question, “What matters most in your homeschool day?”)
Interested in more about the Morning Basket? Read my full review of Your Morning Basket from Pam Barnhill right here. Morning Basket. Morning Time. Circle Time. Family Time. Morning Meeting. There are quite a few terms in the homeschool world that all (pretty much) mean the same thing. Or,…
A Charlotte Mason Inspired Education – Simplified {How we create our own Whole-hearted Homeschool Plans and a bunch of free planning downloads}
Over the weekend I posted our “Plan” for homeschooling in 2016. Since many homeschool Moms often ask how I put together our stuff, I thought I would chat a bit about some of the things I’ve learned and how I piece together our Charlotte Mason-inspired plans. In other words,…
Suggestions for some Wonderful Winter Nature Studies {Charlotte Mason Monday}
I absolutely LOVE the Nature Study units from Our Journey Westward . And I am more than happy to share these wonderful resources with friends (like you!). There is SO much in these amazing studies, I felt like I won the lottery when I found them! I honestly feel like…
Great Big List of Living Books Links {Charlotte Mason Monday}
Hello and Happy Monday! I actually really, really like Mondays – they feel so fresh and new and well, my planner isn’t all crossed out yet! Hooray! *wink* Over the past while, I’ve been putting together a list of Living Book Links for you. I’ve shared my heart concerning…