The Charlotte Mason Show | A Homeschool Podcast

The fun of our Volume 6 Book Club continues as Julie and Shay Kemp discuss Chapter 6, which is a summary of one of Miss Mason's most quoted mottos: "Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life." Each of these three powerful instruments can be used as motivators in our homeschools to provide a nourishing education to our children, so join us as we talk about how to consider each one and evalua...

Our special guest, Shiela Catanzarite, shares the importance of poetry in a child's education. Not only has God given us poetry through His Word, but, as He tells us in Ephesians 2:10, our lives are a form of poetry to the Lord. Neuroscience supports the power of poetry. Charlotte Mason, always ahead of her time, encouraged us to ensure our children interact with poetry daily. Jeannie and Shiela d...

If you are one of the many parents who has wondered whether a Charlotte Mason education will truly prepare your child for college and beyond, this episode is for you!  Julie interviews her daughter who is a student at the University of South Carolina.  Rachel shares what led her to major in neuroscience, the skills she gained from her Charlotte Mason home education that she uses in college, and he...

Episode summary In this chaotic world, our first duty as mothers should be to make our home a sanctuary—a tranquil place where learning and creativity thrive. That's why it's vital that we guard our schedule. It's such a blessing that there are so many wonderful activities, opportunities, and curricula to choose from. But with so many choices, we are at risk of adding things that are not God's bes...

In this episode, Julie and Shay discuss the ways to motivate our children to learn what Miss Mason addresses, as well as how each one can have pitfalls we should consider. What is the one true motivation that we can confidently use to encourage our children to pursue knowledge for knowledge's sake? Miss Mason shares her wisdom and direction for families that truly want to learn to respect their ch...

At the same time that it builds a foundation in scientific thinking, nature journaling benefits your children in numerous other ways. In this talk, Jeannie will share all you need to know for making nature journaling both easy and enjoyable for the whole family. She'll share tips on choosing a journal, how to get started, and ways to encourage reluctant children. Host biography Jeannie Fulbright,...

In today's episode, Julie Ross is expanding upon Charlotte Mason's teachings on the habit of thought.  As the thermostats of our homes, we set the temperatures for our families.  If our mindsets are not in the right place, we can expect it to impact our children and our homeschools.  Join Julie for today's discussion, and learn how to get out of your mental ruts! Host biography Julie H. Ross belie...

Living books are a vital and necessary part of a living education. They are full of ideas and personality that sparks the imagination, imparting interest in the subject, and building a love for learning. But how do you know if a book is a living book? How do you tell a living from a dead book? Jeannie Fulbright shares the way you can tell almost immediately if a book is a living book. She gives ex...

Julie and Shay are back with another installment of their virtual book club!  In this episode, they discuss Chapter 4 of Charlotte Mason's A Philosophy of Education entitled Authority and Docility.  Their discussion of these qualities may not be what you are expecting! Host biography Julie H. Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spir...

Welcome to Season 6 of The Charlotte Mason Show!  In this episode, Julie Ross sits down with long-time homeschooler and curriculum author Jeannie Fulbright to discuss what first led Jeannie to the Charlotte Mason method.  Now that Jeannie is an empty-nester, she shares about the exciting resources she is creating for the homeschool community.  Make sure you stick around until the end of this episo...

As we prepare for season six of The Charlotte Mason Show, we are bringing back a few of our most popular episodes in a midseason mini-series! In this podcast, Julie talks with Leah Boden about: - How she came to the simplicity of Charlotte Mason's methods - Ways to face the challenges of comparing your homeschool to others - Feeling overwhelmed - The importance of patience in seeing the fruit of a...

As we prepare for season six of The Charlotte Mason Show, we are bringing back a few of our most popular episodes in a midseason mini-series!  Don't miss this week's replay with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward. Cindy West helps us to understand the connection between brain training and a Charlotte Mason education. In this conversation, we dive into how we can make forming good habits fun for ou...

Join Julie Ross and Shay Kemp as they discuss the end of Chapter 3 of A Philosophy of Education by Charlotte Mason. Host biography Julie H. Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. As a former school teacher, curriculum coordinator, and assistant director of a homeschool academy, Julie has worked with hundreds of students an...

Brandy Gleason is a mother to eight and grandmother to three. She has been homeschooling for 22 years and offers some advice on how to enjoy the outdoors with your kids. So often, you can't get them outside. Why is that? Brandy shares her top three tips to get your family outside: priority, preparation, planning. Host biography Julie H. Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas...

Episode summary Every homeschooling family is going to make mistakes, so Julie and Ana Willis address five of these that are common to so many of us. Guest biography Ana is a wife and homeschool mom of three turned homeschool blogger. She is also a women's pastor, entrepreneur, and a passionate Bible and Hebrew teacher. She loves helping homeschool moms to find joy and fulfillment in their homesch...

Watch this episode on YouTube In this episode, Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss the first part of Chapter 3, which covers Mason's perspectives on the well-being of a child's body, mind, and intellect. Let's explore how these components are addressed within her philosophy so that students' "divine curiosity" is not dampened.  Guest biography Shay is a homeschooling mom of five who loves enjoying th...

Divorce impacts all areas of family life, including homeschooling. In this episode, Julie Ross shares with Shay Kemp the path she and her children have walked over the past few years and how she has adapted her homeschooling during this time. Click here to watch this interview on YouTube . Resources Morning Time Plans for Times of Crisis from A Gentle Feast  | Use code PODCAST for 50% off your pur...

Episode summary Join Julie and Shay as they continue their virtual book club on chapter 2 of Charlotte Mason's A Philosophy of Education. Host biography Julie H. Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. As a former school teacher, curriculum coordinator, and assistant director of a homeschool academy, Julie has worked with h...

Episode summary Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss the second chapter dealing the The Mind of a Child, considering ideas such as what feeds a child's mind, what motivates a child to learn, and what practices parents may want to avoid. Guest biography Shay is a homeschooling mom of five who loves enjoying the learning journey with her children and encouraging others in their faith, parenting, and hom...

Episode summary In this episode on music education, music teacher RaeAnna Goss shares what Solfa is and how it can bring value to our homeschool journey. Guest biography RaeAnna is a second generation homeschooler living her dream just outside of Nashville, TN. As a homeschooler in the 1980s and 90s, there were opportunities to play many different instruments in her musical home (piano, guitar, cl...

Episode summary Dealing with the loss of a loved one can make homeschooling difficult, and in this episode Shay Kemp shares with Julie Ross strategies and resources that helped her family deal with this particular challenge and find ways to grieve and still find joy in homeschooling. Guest biography Shay is a homeschooling mom of five who loves enjoying the learning journey with her children and e...

Episode summary Today we are re-airing a popular new year's episode that was originally recorded in 2018.   Julie walks through her three-step process for creating goals for your homeschool that lead to real results and lasting change.  Resources Click to download your free goal-setting packet . Connect Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling....

Episode summary This is the season of gift-giving, and often we can leave ourselves last on the list! Julie discusses how Charlotte Mason encourages us to keep sight of our own needs during the holiday season as we meet the needs of our families and what that can look like for homeschooling families.  Connect Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homescho...

Episode summary This is the perfect time of year to consider the gifts that are available to families that follow Charlotte Mason's philosophy.  In this episode, Julie and Stacy discuss the powerfully positive impact that these methods bring to us as we implement them daily in our homeschools. Connect Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mo...

Episode summary In this installment of the Homeschooling Through Challenges series, Julie talks with Amy Bodkin about the unique issues that come up when the homeschooling parent has a learning disability. Sharing from her own journey, Amy gives great insight into helpful strategies and resources to help both parents and children.   Guest biography Amy Bodkin is an autistic adult, school psycholog...