The Charlotte Mason Show | A Homeschool Podcast

S5 E14 | Virtual Book Club #3: A Philosophy of Education, Chapter 2 (with Shay Kemp)

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 homeschooling. She believes that the best conversations happen when you are comfortable on th...

S5 E13 | Solfa: The Beautiful Gift of a Music Education (with RaeAnna Goss)

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, clarinet, accordion). She took that love of practice and performance to Lee University where...

S5E13 | Solfa: The Beautiful Gift of a Music Education (with RaeAnna Goss)

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, clarinet, accordion). She took that love of practice and performance to Lee University where...

S5 E12 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: Death of a Loved One (with Shay Kemp)

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 encouraging others in their faith, parenting, and homeschooling. She believes that the best...

S5E12 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: Death of a Loved One (with Shay Kemp)

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 encouraging others in their faith, parenting, and homeschooling. She believes that the best...

REPLAY S4E1: Reflect, Reach, and Resolve: My Three-Step Process to Setting New Year’s Goals for Homeschool Moms

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable C...

S5E11 | Reflect, Reach, and Resolve: My Three-Step Process to Setting New Year’s Goals for Homeschool Moms (REPLAY)

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable C...

S5 E11 | Reflect, Reach, and Resolve: My Three-Step Process to Setting New Year’s Goals for Homeschool Moms (REPLAY)

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable C...

S5E10 | Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Compassion

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 Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordab...

S5 E10 | Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Compassion

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 Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordab...

S5E9 | The Gifts of a Charlotte Mason Education (with Stacy Williams)

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Chris...

S5 E9 | The Gifts of a Charlotte Mason Education (with Stacy Williams)

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Chris...

S8E9 | The Gifts of a Charlotte Mason Education (with Stacy Williams)

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.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Chris...

S5E8 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: When YOU Have Special Needs (with Amy Bodkin)

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 psychologist, and homeschool mom to her two autistic kids. She consults primarily with homeschool...

S5 E8 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: When YOU Have Special Needs (with Amy Bodkin)

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 psychologist, and homeschool mom to her two autistic kids. She consults primarily with homeschool...

S5E7 | Teaching Spanish with a Charlotte Mason Approach (with Suzanne Gose)

Episode summary Foreign Language can be a challenge for many of us, but it doesn’t have to be! Suzanne Gose talks with Julie Ross about the value of a second language for children and how to approach teaching it with Miss Mason’s methods. Guest biography I am a certified Texas Public School teacher who thrived on teaching in the public school system before we began our family. I stayed home with our firstborn, and I missed teaching so much that I reached out to our local community to t...

S5 E7 | Teaching Spanish with a Charlotte Mason Approach (with Suzanne Gose)

Episode summary Foreign Language can be a challenge for many of us, but it doesn’t have to be! Suzanne Gose talks with Julie Ross about the value of a second language for children and how to approach teaching it with Miss Mason’s methods. Guest biography I am a certified Texas Public School teacher who thrived on teaching in the public school system before we began our family. I stayed home with our firstborn, and I missed teaching so much that I reached out to our local community to t...

S5E6 | Virtual Book Club #2: A Philosophy of Education, Chapter 1 (with Shay Kemp)

Episode summary Why is it valuable to have a foundational theory of education in our homeschools? And what are the outcomes that we can see in students as we follow this theory? Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss this and other important topics to consider from Chapter 1 of Volume 6, A Philosophy of Education in this series of Virtual Book Club discussions. Connect Julie Ross | Instagram A Gentle Feast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website...

S5E5 | Shakespeare and Plutarch Don’t Have to Be Scary (with Rachel Lebowitz)

Episode summary Plutarch and Shakespeare can both be intimidating, but they don’t have to be when you have an understanding of the benefits they bring to your homeschool! Julie talks with Rachel Lebowitz of A Charlotte Mason Plenary about why it is relevant and valuable to include their writings, and ways to make it easier for your family to use these important parts of a Charlotte Mason education. Guest biography Rachel Lebowitz is the owner of A Charlotte Mason Plenary, an expert on ...

S5E4 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: Chronic Illness (with Carrie Ballentine)

Episode summary Chronic illness can be an unexpected challenge that makes many aspects of life more difficult, as today’s guest Carrie Ballentine talks about with Julie Ross. She addresses the effects on homeschooling alongside daily pain and what lessons she has learned in this season. Guest biography Throughout Carrie’s life, God has been teaching her that He has written her story and has a perfect and sovereign plan for her life. Having given her heart to Jesus at a young age, Carri...

S5E3 | Homeschooling Through Challenges: Moving (with Ana Willis)

Episode summary The challenge of moving can bring chaos to the whole family, and throwing homeschooling into the mix is a recipe for complete overwhelm!  In this episode, Julie talks with Ana Willis about how she tackled this challenge with her own family and how to make it manageable for parents and children. 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 lo...

S5E2: Common Questions for the Start of the Year

Join host Julie Ross as she shares a Q&A session from the beginning of the year. She will answer such questions as "what if my child doesn’t like the book we are reading?" and "how do we find our rhythm?" and more. Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Go to agentlefeast.com and click on “LEARN MORE” to receive a FREE 4 introduction day course. ABOUT JULIE Julie H Ross believes that every child needs a feast of living ideas to grow intellectually, emotionally, and spiritu...

S5E1 | Virtual Book Club #1: A Philosophy of Education, Introduction (with Shay Kemp)

In this episode, Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss the Introduction to Volume 6 in Charlotte Mason’s series- it is packed full of great information about the philosophy and sets a great foundation for the chapters to come that are we will discuss in future Book Club episodes! Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Go to agentlefeast.com and click on “LEARN MORE” to receive a FREE 4 introduction day course.

S5E1: Introduction to A Charlotte Mason Philosophy of Education (with Shay Kemp)

In this episode, Julie Ross and Shay Kemp discuss the Introduction to Volume 6 in Charlotte Mason’s series- it is packed full of great information about the philosophy and sets a great foundation for the chapters to come that are we will discuss in future Book Club episodes! Want to know more about the Charlotte Mason method? Go to agentlefeast.com and click on “LEARN MORE” to receive a FREE 4 introduction day course.

REPLAY S1E5: 3 Foundations of a Charlotte Mason Education (Shay Kemp)

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!   In this episode, Julie Ross chats with Shay Kemp, a fellow homeschooler, about the ways that her homeschool has changed since using the philosophy, principles, and methods of Charlotte Mason. They discuss the topics of children owning their own education, flexibility within the structure of a schedule, living books, narration, and how each of these has helped their...

REPLAY S1E4: The Outdoor Life of Children (Audioblog with Julie Ross)

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!   Charlotte Mason puts a great emphasis on children having plenty of time outdoors. In her programmes, students would study specific aspects of nature each term. How do we incorporate this part of the feast in today’s modern, mostly inside lifestyle? What about the mom who has little experience in the natural world?

REPLAY S1E3: Exploring Nature with Children (Lynn Seddon)

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!   Charlotte Mason puts a great emphasis on children having plenty of time outdoors. In her programs, students would study specific aspects of nature each term. How do we incorporate this part of the feast in today’s modern, mostly inside lifestyle? What about the mom who has little experience in the natural world? In today’s episode, Lynn Seddon, creator of Exploring...

REPLAY S1E2: Finding Your Optimal Homeschooling Pace (Audioblog with Julie Ross)

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!  

REPLAY S1E1: Who Is Charlotte Mason and Why Should I Care?

As we are preparing to release Season 5 of the Charlotte Mason Show, we are re-airing our first five episodes from Season 1!   Perhaps you have heard the name Charlotte Mason in your homeschool community, but you aren’t sure who this woman was or why folks are so excited about her. In this episode, Julie H. Ross gives a biography of Charlotte Mason and discusses why her philosophy is so revolutionary.

CM 4 Episode #26 What Makes a Living Book

In this episode, Julie sits down with Anthony from Living Book Press to discuss living books.  They begin by describing what a living book is.  Some points they address include the value fictional stories and fables have in education, ways that living books contribute to the overall education of your children, if you as the teacher need to pre-read all of what your child reads, some examples of what to do if you or your children do not like a book you’re reading, what twaddle is, and if the...

S4E26: What Makes a Living Book?

In this episode, Julie sits down with Anthony from Living Book Press to discuss living books.  They begin by describing what a living book is.  Some points they address include the value fictional stories and fables have in education, ways that living books contribute to the overall education of your children, if you as the teacher need to pre-read all of what your child reads, some examples of what to do if you or your children do not like a book you’re reading, what twaddle is, and if the...

CM 4 Episode #25 Parents’ Review Article, The Age at which Science Should be Taught, by George Cadell Read by Shay Kemp

In this classic Parents’ Review Article, George Cadell addresses how children are able to make connections in the area of science as they are ready for them in a natural, observable manner.   Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

CM 4 Episode #24 Language Arts in a Charlotte Mason Education

In this episode, Julie and Shay Kemp discuss the methods of teaching language arts that Charlotte Mason lays out in Volume 1. Download a FREE Summer Morning Time Packet.  

CM 4 Episode #23 Parent’s Review Article, A New Educational Departure by Charlotte Mason

Parent’s Review Article, A New Educational Departure by Charlotte Mason, read by Shay Kemp Download your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet.

CM 4 Episode #22 Homeschooling and the Enneagram with Christa Hardin

At first glance, the Enneagram might look like another “personality test,” and personality factors significantly into it. But it goes much deeper than that. It helps us see core fears, motivations, desires, strengths, blind spots, stressors, and sins that most often trip us up. When used in Christian contexts, it shows us aspects of God’s character and connects us more closely to the truth that we are made in his image and meant to reflect him in the world. -InterVarsity In this episode, J...

CM 4 Episode #21 Add in the routines of Morning Time and Tea Time to Enrich Your Homeschool

Julie discusses the practices of Morning Time and Tea Time- why they are important to include in your homeschool and resources to make these times a pleasure for you and your children. Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet » http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

CM 4 Episode #20 The Month of Blossoms- Parents’ Review Article by Dr. J.E.Taylor

In this classic Parents’ Review Article, we learn of all of the gracious offerings of Nature in the month of May, from the flowering plants to insects. Read by Shay Kemp Get your FREE Summer Morning Time Packet at http://agentlefeast.com/podcast

CM 4 Ep #19 Alisha Gratehouse: Ways to Cultivate the Artist in Your Child

Are you cultivating the artist in your child? For those who are struggling with picture studies, art appreciation, and adding art into your homeschool day, this podcast is for you!  Listen in as Julie H. Ross sits down with Alicia Gratehouse of the Masterpiece Society to discuss cultivating the artist in your child.  Alicia begins by presenting her 5 Simple Steps to help do just this.  There are also suggestions on how to create a love and appreciation for artists and their works.  Encouragi...

CM 4 Ep 19 Alisha Gratehouse: Ways to Cultivate the Artist in Your Child

Are you cultivating the artist in your child? For those who are struggling with picture studies, art appreciation, and adding art into your homeschool day, this podcast is for you!  Listen in as Julie H. Ross sits down with Alicia Gratehouse of the Masterpiece Society to discuss cultivating the artist in your child.  Alicia begins by presenting her 5 Simple Steps to help do just this.  There are also suggestions on how to create a love and appreciation for artists and their works.  Encouragi...

CM 4 Episode #18 Nature Explorers: Brain Training To Enhance our Children’s Potential with Cindy West

CM Episode 4 #18 Nature Explorers: Brain Training To Enhance our Children’s Potential with guest Cindy West

Cindy West helps us to understand the connection between brain training and a Charlotte Mason education- and how we can make forming good habits fun for our children by including creative activities each day!

CM 4 Episode #17 Helping a Child with Dyslexia Through a Charlotte Mason Education with Guest Tammy Wagner

In this episode, Julie talks with Tammy Wagner about a Charlotte Mason education and students with dyslexia, and the fears and concerns a parent might have. They address how to approach narrations, spelling and other specific topics that help parents think outside the box when they have a student with dyslexia.

CM 4 Episode #16 Transitioning from Written Narrations to High School Writing with Guest Chelli Guthrie

In this episode, Julie and Chelli Guthrie discuss all kinds of aspects of writing and how to address issues such as expectations, editing, and revisions, writing styles, and ideas of how to encourage your students in their narrations.

CM 4 Episode 15 Timelines and Century Charts

This classic PNEU article describes how to use charts and symbols to represent historical events in order to allow children to gain an overall understanding of their place in history.

CM 4 Episode #14 Exam Week in a Charlotte Mason Education

Julie Ross shares the process and practical application of exams in a Charlotte Mason education and how to use that week to reset for the next term.

CM 4 Episode #13 The Top 5 Mistakes Homeschool Moms Make and How to Fix Them with Guest Ana Willis

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.

CM 4 Episode #12 Imagination as a Powerful Factor in a Well-Balanced Mind

CM 4 Episode #11 Change Your Thoughts Transform Your Homeschool with Julie H. Ross

Julie talks about how we can first address our thoughts in order to make lasting changes in our lives and how to incorporate this principle into our homeschool.

CM 4 Episode #9 Homeschool a Large Family with guest Brooke Woody

Julie talks with Brooke Woody, mother of 10 children, about how homeschooling a large family and how to face the challenges and enjoy the journey. They discuss schedules, time management, organization, and other tips about how to school multiple ages.

CM 4 Episode #8 Homeschool a Large Family with Guest Brooke Woody

Julie talks with Brooke Woody, mother of 10 children, about how homeschooling a large family and how to face the challenges and enjoy the journey. They discuss schedules, time management, organization, and other tips about how to school multiple ages.