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Making Tracks in the Snow, or, Habit Training

February 8, 2019 by Leahbmartin Leave a Comment

Making Tracks in the Snow, or, Habit Training

If you've been hanging around with My Little Robins for awhile, you may have heard me make this analogy before. And, if you were a fourth grader in my class several years ago, you heard this analogy, too, that I made up to help you understand synaptic pruning and other concepts of habit training. I think this analogy is helpful, and I wanted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Habits, Home Atmosphere Tagged With: charlotte mason early years, charlotte mason habit training, charlotte mason preschool, habit training

Kids’ Advent Calendar Handicraft

November 23, 2018 by Leahbmartin Leave a Comment

Kids’ Advent Calendar Handicraft

When I think of the word "handicraft," I think of a project that my kids and I have made together that won't go into the trash after a couple of weeks. Unlike those little cardboard Advent calendars filled with sub-par chocolates that the grocery store sells, I wanted to make a way to celebrate the season that we'd use year after year. This simple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preschool Tagged With: advent calendar, charlotte mason early years, Christmas, christmas crafts, preschool

You Are Not A Miracle Worker

October 23, 2018 by Leahbmartin 4 Comments

You Are Not A Miracle Worker

There's a Charlotte Mason quote that's often used when delving out expectations to a homeschool mom, or when an exhausted, overwhelmed mom says that she can't possibly fit one more thing into her already over-crowded life. This is the part of the quote that is often mentioned: mothers work wonders once they are convinced that wonders are demanded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Philosophy Tagged With: Charlotte Mason, charlotte mason early years, charlotte mason's first volume, homeschool encouragement

Early Years Math By The Way

October 7, 2018 by Leahbmartin Leave a Comment

Early Years Math By The Way

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...]

Filed Under: Preschool Tagged With: charlotte mason early years, early years math, math toys, preschool math

Making the Everyday Special With Rooted Childhood

September 25, 2018 by Leahbmartin Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Preschool Tagged With: charlotte mason early years, fall ideas, handicrafts, recipes, rooted childhood

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