In Home Education, Charlotte Mason's volume that is the most important to us as moms with very young children, she does not address acquiring math skills before the age of 6. This is a little concerning to many modern parents, including my husband, who wants our children to appreciate math. Charlotte Mason believed that no specific subject should … [Read more...]
Making the Everyday Special With Rooted Childhood
It took me far too long to realize that I don't need to wait for special occasions, like holidays and having company over, to make special memories. For too long, I kept the good china in the cupboard and stored away recipes for the next big occasion. But one day it hit me that I can, and should, allow some room for special in the everyday. These … [Read more...]
Charlotte Mason Foreign Language Lessons for the Early Years
Charlotte Mason recommended that mothers be very intentional about foreign language lessons during the early years. She believed, and modern research confirms, that young children can more easily learn languages than older children and adults. Research also shows that babies who learn more than one language have cognitive benefits. During the early … [Read more...]
Collaborative Games for Preschoolers
I love some friendly competition every once in a while, but lately, I'm beginning to see the value in collaborative games, especially for preschoolers. Collaborative, or cooperative, games get my children working together towards one common goal, rather than working against each other. In these early years while I'm trying to encourage strong bonds … [Read more...]
A Charlotte Mason Approach to Early Years Handwriting
Immediately, you might have noticed something wrong with my title. Handwriting isn't really recommended during the early years, according to Charlotte Mason. Since the "sit down and write" type of work starts at the age of six, using her philosophy, Charlotte Mason handwriting isn't a thing until our little cherubs have exited their early … [Read more...]
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