There are some pretty tough academic standards imposed on children today. The expectations keep getting pushed earlier and earlier, crowding out childhood necessities, like play. Charlotte Mason's expectations were much different. In some of the schools that Charlotte Mason oversaw during her day, teachers were guided by The List of Formidable … [Read more...]
Our Play and Learning Spaces
I've wanted to show you our play and learning spaces for a while now, and the iHomeschool Network's Back to Homeschool Blog Hop seemed like a great opportunity to share! We have a sweet little play room that we spend a lot of time learning and growing in, but a big part of our day is spent in our backyard! So I'm going to give you a peek into both … [Read more...]
Twaddle: Junk Food for the Mind
Are you an avid avoider of the library? If you're a Charlotte Mason mom, bringing your child to the library is kind of like letting them have free reign in a candy store. At first glance, everything looks so colorful, so delicious. But then a closer look will tell you that it's all junk. Your child will most definitely leave with their fair share … [Read more...]
Why My Kids Are Out of Control: Charlotte Mason’s 4th Principle
When Miss H was about 15 months old, I took her to a restaurant to have breakfast with a friend. I have to tell you- Miss H has always been an excellent restaurant patron. In general, she just has a sweet disposition (of course, she has her moments, too!) This particular morning, I ordered a bowl of fruit for my little toddler. When she caught … [Read more...]
30 Easy Ideas for Early Literacy Development
My title undoubtedly makes some people think of an infant reading program where young babies will miraculously be transformed into readers. But that's not what I want to talk about today. Chances are, you're encouraging early reading skills every day in your home with your young child. Early literacy refers to preparing children for reading … [Read more...]
