Sonya Shafer

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer

Author

Sonya Shafer

Category

Education

Podcast website

simplycharlottemason.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Why Your Student Needs Science Labs 31.01.2024

Here are the benefits your student will miss if you skip the science labs in upper level science courses. Why Your Student Needs Science Labs originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .

Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with ADHD 24.01.2024

With its emphasis on a habit of attention, does Charlotte Mason work for a student with ADHD? // MENTIONED Charlotte Mason with a Dyslexic Student https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/does-charlotte-mason-work-for-a-dyslexic-child/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Why Reminding Your Child Doesn’t Work 17.01.2024

Reminding a child after you've told her what to do will set up a habit of waiting for you to remind her! Here's what to do instead. // MENTIONED Don't Repeat Yourself episode https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dont-repeat-yourself/ Consequences episode https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-amp-a-consequences/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook...

Don’t Repeat Yourself 10.01.2024

Charlotte Mason told us to read a lesson or give a directive only once. Is this unrealistic? Is it ever okay to repeat yourself? // MENTIONED Using Consequences https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-q-amp-a-consequences/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14...

Education Is a Life Now 03.01.2024

Is education for the future, or does it benefit your child right now? Sonya and Laura discuss how seeing education as a thing of now can change the way you approach homeschooling. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest...

Following Charlotte Mason’s Personal Schedule for 30 Days 27.12.2023

Richele Baburina tried Charlotte Mason's personal schedule for 30 days. She and Sonya chat about what she learned from the experience. Following Charlotte Mason’s Personal Schedule for 30 Days originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .

5 Tips for a Smooth Christmas Break 20.12.2023

Sonya shares five tips from Charlotte Mason that will help you make sure your Christmas break is a smooth one. // MENTIONED Books to read aloud during the holidays FILL IN LATER // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.c...

Including Your Heritage During the Holidays 13.12.2023

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about bringing your family's heritage to the holidays. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharl...

Creating a Nourishing Holiday Atmosphere 06.12.2023

Laura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how we can nourish our children's hearts during the holidays. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplyc...

How to Expand on Picture Study 29.11.2023

Richele joins Sonya to share how older students can expand on picture study to go deeper into art appreciation. // MENTIONED Picture Study Portfolios https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/144527369572978...

How to Explain Charlotte Mason to your Relatives 22.11.2023

It's something we homeschoolers think about especially around the holidays: How are we going to explain Charlotte Mason to our relatives? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya with some tips. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.p...

Favorite Nature Study Tools 15.11.2023

Karen Smith joins Sonya to talk about her favorite tools for nature study. // MENTIONED How to Choose and Use Field Guides https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-choose-and-use-field-guides/ Binoculars in Nature Study https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/binoculars-in-nature-study/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/S...

Tips for Narration with Multiple Children 08.11.2023

Here are some tips for using the wonderful Charlotte Mason method of narration when you have multiple children. // MENTIONED Narration Basics series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkD5hzLjrk1KqzdJNmI3SM1EcBEiNToU Know and Tell https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/know-and-tell-the-art-of-narration/ Your Questions Answered: Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/questions-answe...

How to Start Written Narration 01.11.2023

The transition from oral to written narration can be tricky to navigate. Here are some tips for how to start written narration, when to do it, and how to smooth the way. // MENTIONED Narration Basics series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkD5hzLjrk1KqzdJNmI3SM1EcBEiNToU Know and Tell https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/know-and-tell-the-art-of-narration/ Your Questions Answered: Narrat...

How Charlotte Mason Narration Grows With Your Child 25.10.2023

Narration is more than just telling back what you heard! Here are four types of narration and how this brilliant method grows with your child. // MENTIONED Narration Basics series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkD5hzLjrk1KqzdJNmI3SM1EcBEiNToU Narration Notecards https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/narration-notecards/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason...

How Much To Read Before Asking for a Narration 18.10.2023

One of the keys to success with Charlotte Mason narration is how much you're reading beforehand. Here's how to determine the right amount to read for your child. // MENTIONED Narration Basics series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4p1lMI1bwQ&list=PLhkD5hzLjrk1KqzdJNmI3SM1EcBEiNToU Your Questions Answered: Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/questions-answered-narration/ // FOLLOW Ins...

5 Steps to Successful Narration 11.10.2023

Here's how to set your child up for success when you ask for a narration after a homeschool lesson. // MENTIONED Narration Basics series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4p1lMI1bwQ&list=PLhkD5hzLjrk1KqzdJNmI3SM1EcBEiNToU 5 Steps to Successful Narration free e-book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/five-steps-to-successful-narration/ 50 Narration Ideas https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesave...

3 Reasons You Should Use Charlotte Mason Narration 04.10.2023

Why should we do narration instead of traditional assessment methods like fill-in-the-blank or multiple choice? Here are three reasons why narration is a better way. 3 Reasons You Should Use Charlotte Mason Narration originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason .

The Charlotte Mason Way to Teach Multiplication Tables 27.09.2023

Richele Baburina guides you through teaching multiplication tables in a Charlotte Mason math lesson. // MENTIONED Mental Math in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/mental-math-in-the-charlotte-mason-math-lesson/ The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series/ // FOLLOW Insta...

Is 4 Hours a Day Enough for High School? 20.09.2023

With the short lessons and full attention of a Charlotte Mason homeschool, even high school students can be finished each day in just four hours! But is that enough time to earn required high school credit? // MENTIONED Transcript with schedule download https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/4-hours-for-high-school/ Your Questions Answered: High School https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/your-qu...

6 Benefits of Short Lessons 13.09.2023

Ever wonder why Charlotte Mason lessons are short? Here's a look at six ways short lessons benefit your student. // MENTIONED How to do... - Picture Study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-picture-study/ - Music Study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-music-study/ - Poetry: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-poet-study/ - Nature Study: https://simplycharl...

Why Should We Study Insects? 06.09.2023

We often get asked why it's important to study insects and bugs. Karen Smith joins Sonya to explain what you're missing when you skip over this fascinating part of God's creation. // MENTIONED Overcoming Nature Fears https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-fears/ Our list of favorite living science books https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/individual-graded-subjec...

How to Have a Great Homeschool Year 30.08.2023

Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to talk about what you can do to make this a great homeschool year. // MENTIONED Did You Have a Good Year? https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/a-good-homeschool-year/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pi...

Mental Math in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson 23.08.2023

Richele joins Sonya to talk about how mental math helps your child form good habits and review math concepts — but without the drudgery of drill worksheets! // MENTIONED The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/the-charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://...

3 Ways to Work on the Habit of Best Effort 16.08.2023

How would your homeschool be different if your child put forth best effort for everything? Here are three ways you can work to instill this good habit. // MENTIONED Previous episodes in this series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW8MO-3mp5Y&list=PLhkD5hzLjrk2g9zMGDsiDkTJTPBH-mYDO Laying Down the Rails Resources https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-resources/ // FOLLOW Inst...

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