The Charlotte Mason Show | A Homeschool Podcast

An able paper appeared some time ago, in the Parents' Review, on the importance of Imagination in teaching. It is a very interesting subject, for on reflection one would be inclined to contest that no good teaching of geography or of history could be possible without a strong power of imagination. In order to teach geography, for instance, it is possible to fill a pupil's head with a certain numbe...

Today we'll be talking about the  Charlotte Mason Inspired Way to Get a Homeschool High School Fine Arts Credit . We'll be explaining what a fine arts credit is, why every student should get a fine arts credit regardless of what they're planning to do after high school graduation, and how to do it the Charlotte Mason inspired way!

Rosamond, a little girl of about seven years old, was walking with her mother in the streets of London. As she passed along, she looked in at the windows of several shops, and she saw a great variety of different sorts of things, of which she did not know the use, or even the names. She wished to stop to look at them; but there were a great number of people in the streets, and a great many carts,...

Who Is the Best Teacher Ever?    You can look all around a school, homeschool, or public, and still not see the best teacher ever.  Why? Because He cannot be seen! The best teacher ever is actually inside the heart of the student.  It's the Holy Spirit!  

Julie discusses the topic of Heritage in the Homeschool with Amber Johnston of Heritage Mom, who addresses the importance of including not only one's own heritage but how to make your family aware of the heritage of other people groups.

Recitation has been called the Children's Art.  Arthur Burrell, author of Clear Speaking and Good Reading, called it so when he wrote an article, "Recitation: The Children's Art",  for The Parents' Review magazine back in 1890. Recitation is a skill that used to be taught in schools many years ago, but thankfully, through our homeschooling opportunities, we can bring it back into the lives of our...

Charlotte Mason said - and I paraphrase – we ought not offend the mind of a child by asking her to produce writing when we have not yet allowed her to feast upon living ideas and build up a store from which to draw.

In this episode, Julie chats with Brittney McGann about scouting and why it can be an important part of your Charlotte Mason homeschool.

"Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life."

Learn how to teach a  living math lesson  in my upcoming webinar and bring the Charlotte Mason method into action in your homeschool math lessons.

Julie talks with fellow homeschooler Shay Kemp about the basics of getting started with homeschooling and how to navigate the transition with if you are new to educating at home. They address the importance of routines, creating a positive atmosphere, flexibility, morning time and realistic expectations along with other issues that are vital to new homeschoolers.

Rachel Tidd is the author of Wild Math , and a homeschooling mother of two wild and adventurous boys. They live in a log cabin just outside of Ithaca, NY where they enjoy tromping through woods, swimming in the lakes, and exploring gorges. Prior to having children, Rachel taught first grade as well as grades 3-6 as a special education teacher. She holds an M.S.Ed. in Special and Elementary Educati...

In this episode, Julie talks with fellow homeschooler Shay Kemp about the role of the teacher in the Charlotte Mason approach. They discuss Charlotte Mason's expectations for teachers, how this role is different from the role of a teacher in a traditional classroom, and what components make up a lesson in a Charlotte Mason homeschool.

Charlotte Mason included several notebooks in her curriculum. In this episode, Julie interviews Celeste Cruz from Joyous Lessons. They discuss the different types of notebooks, their purpose, and how they enhance learning. Wondering how to practically make a habit of keeping in your home, this is the episode for you! As a mom of 10 children and a devoted student of Charlotte Mason's work, Celeste...

Schole is the approach of restful learning about what is true, good, and beautiful. How does this approach apply to a Charlotte Mason Education? Is it possible to practically make this a priority in our homes? You won't want to miss this insightful episode with veteran Charlotte Mason expert, Brandy Vencel as she upacks the concept of Schole hopefully leaving you encouraged to think deep and explo...

Habit training does not happen overnight. You will need to devote time and energy to developing the habit of obedience in your home. Don't become overwhelmed by expecting perfect obedience immediately. Begin with one of the steps above and implement it faithfully. You will see results.