Category Archives: Charlotte Mason
Living books for math
Reader Lists. Arranged by topic, this is a compilation of literature (stories vs. textbook) that teach math.
A complete curriculum (K-12) using the Charlotte Mason approach
Ambleside Online – A complete curriculum (K-12) using the Charlotte Mason approach. The curriculum (lesson plans, book lists, etc.) is free and while many of the suggested books can be found online for free (gutenberg.org and archive.org are good places to look), some may have to be requested from your local library or purchased.
Online version of Charlotte Mason’s The Original Homeschooling Series
CM Series. Not only is the full text here, but summaries of the 6-volume series too.
A blog about the often unexplored & perhaps questionable underpinnings of Charlotte Mason’s approach to education
Revealing Charlotte Mason. “while everyone else wants to focus on her [Charlotte Mason] as the one who has this great insight for parents, children and education there is more to her views and it is that part I will focus on .”
Enhancing nature walks with the Handbook of Nature Study by
Handbook of Nature Study. This is a blog written by a homeschooling mom who uses the classic book Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Comstock published in the early 1900′s. (You can read the entire text online here.) She issues weekly challenges (the blog author, not Anna Comstock) encouraging you to get out and nature walk. Here’s here explanation of how to use the book.
Why to use “living books” instead of textbooks for learning
How to do copywork
Copywork – This is a very helpful article if you are wondering about copywork, how to do it and its benefits. The Charlotte Mason method is particularly encouraging of copywork.
Charlotte Mason approach: hints, tips, explanation, ideas
Simply Charlotte Mason – If you’re unfamiliar with the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling, this is a great place to start. Those familiar with Charlotte Mason will also appreciate this site’s organized information and helpful resources.