For the seven years I was a public school teacher, I spent much of the month of August preparing my classroom. I frantically painted walls, wrote names on desk tags, behavior charts, and baskets, and hung up brightly colored posters and signs. So much concern went into preparing the "best possible" learning environment, but not much effort went … [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...]
Praying About the Decision to Homeschool Every Single Year
Sometimes people ask us about our future homeschool plans, and it's hard to answer. I know what I want to do. I know what I think is best for at least one of my children at this point. But we've committed to praying about the decision to homeschool- every single year. Praying About the Decision to Homeschool This idea first struck me a few years … [Read more...]
Parenting Lessons From Ma and Pa Ingalls
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my policies for more information. We just finished reading Miss H's first chapter book, Little House in the Big Woods. I have one captivated little girl! Laura and Mary grabbed her heart, and she loves to play out scenes from their life. I love how the inspirational ideas have planted little seeds … [Read more...]
Charlotte Mason’s Ideas on Proactive Parenting
I've noticed some patterns in my journey of motherhood. We have these amazingly beautiful weeks, romping through the fields with smiles on our faces, holding hands, while the violin music plays and flowers float on the wind. And then we have embarrassing-to-tell-you-about weeks. The slamming doors, throwing spaghetti on the floor, Mom's crying by … [Read more...]
