Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
450 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 423 ratingsThe weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer
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20 Ideas for Indoor Nature Study
April 26, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MBCan't get outside because of the weather? Not much nature around you? Here are 20 ways you can bring the nature indoors. 20 Ideas for Indoor Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Staying Safe in Nature
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 22.2 MBNature is beautiful, but sometimes it can be dangerous. How can you protect yourself? Karen Smith provides reassurance and some strategies for staying safe. Staying Safe in Nature originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Respecting Others While Doing Nature Study
April 12, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBDo you have a child who loves to run and shout? How can you teach that child to respect others and not scare away the nature when you're outside? Respecting Others While Doing Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
What to Put in a Nature Journal
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MBDoes a blank nature journal intimidate you? Do you wonder when you should have your child record his findings? Karen and Sonya answer your questions nature journals. What to Put in a Nature Journal originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature Study
March 29, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBFind out what the difference is between science lessons and nature study, and how to balance the two in a Charlotte Mason homeschool. How to Balance Science Lessons with Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Do Nature Study with Preschoolers
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBThe preschool and Kindergarten years are a perfect time to cultivate a child's natural love for God's creation outdoors! How to Do Nature Study with Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How Can I Get Started with Nature Study?
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 42.8 MBHere's how you can get started with Charlotte Mason nature study without overwhelming yourself or your children. How Can I Get Started with Nature Study? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Encourage Interest in Nature Study
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat's the best way to encourage your child's interest in nature study? Sonya and Karen share some ideas to help you. How to Encourage Interest in Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Life of the Math Lesson
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MBLearn how a Charlotte Mason approach to math breathes life into lessons and keeps things interesting. The Life of the Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s Schedules
February 22, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MBHere's what we can learn from Charlotte Mason's class schedules to help us create our own homeschool plans. 3 Principles from Charlotte Mason’s Schedules originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Spot a Great Picture Book
February 15, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBSonya is joined by Sarah from Read-Aloud Revival to talk about how you can spot a great picture book to read to your little ones. How to Spot a Great Picture Book originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Narration with Special Challenges
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MBSarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival joins Sonya to discuss tweaking narration when your child has special needs or special challenges. Narration with Special Challenges originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson
February 01, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 25.1 MBYou'll be surprised at just how many good habits you can form in your child with a well-taught math lesson! The Discipline of Good Habits in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle!
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat should you do if your child wants to read twaddle? Sonya and Laura share some ideas for steering your child toward the good stuff. Help! My Child Wants to Read Twaddle! originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Who Was Charlotte Mason?
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBThe story of Charlotte Mason, how she revolutionized education, and how her legacy impacts homeschooling today. Who Was Charlotte Mason? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How Chores Prepare Children for Life
January 11, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 24 MBJoin Sonya and Karen for a conversation about how you can prepare children for adult life through chores, and what chores are appropriate for which ages. How Chores Prepare Children for Life originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
8 Words That Make All the Difference
January 04, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBCharlotte Mason believed in the potential of every human person. And she summed up that belief in eight words. 8 Words That Make All the Difference originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Parent
December 28, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 14.9 MBFive books that will help you grow in your role as a Charlotte Mason homeschool parent. 5 Books to Help You Grow as a Charlotte Mason Homeschool Parent originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
A Christmas Meditation
December 21, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 9.05 MBSonya shares a meditation on Isaiah 9:6 to encourage you all year to trust in our good Father. A Christmas Meditation originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Grow in Nature Journaling
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 33.7 MBYou can learn to add illustrations to your nature journal! Richele Baburina joins Sonya with some practical tips that will inspire you to get started. How to Grow in Nature Journaling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic?
December 07, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 15 MBCan you keep a nature journal if you are not artistic? Sonya and Karen are self-proclaimed not artistic people, and they have some ideas for you. Can You Nature Journal If You’re Not Artistic? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson
November 30, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 15 MBRichele shares how Charlotte Mason math lessons help you retain a child's happy relationship with math—and a healthy relationship between you and your child. The Atmosphere of the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math
November 23, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 38.4 MBRichele Baburina joins Sonya for an overview of Charlotte Mason math lessons. Getting Started with Charlotte Mason Math originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on to a New Habit
November 16, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBSonya answers questions about how to know when you're pressuring a child too much, and how to know when it's time to move on to a new habit. Habits Q & A: Avoiding Pressuring a Child; When to Move on to a New Habit originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason Lesson
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 25 MBHere are five things to think about when preparing a Charlotte Mason lesson. How to Prepare a Charlotte Mason Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason Teacher
November 02, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBWhat is your role as the teacher in a Charlotte Mason homeschool? Here are four things you're responsible to do for your child. 4 Roles of a Charlotte Mason Teacher originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Patience for the Homeschool Journey
October 26, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 19 MBSonya is joined by Laura Pitney for an encouraging conversation about having patience as our children grow step by step. Patience for the Homeschool Journey originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young Children
October 19, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat can you do to establish good habits in the toddler and preschool years? Habits Q & A: Habit Training with Young Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
What Is Twaddle?
October 12, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBHow did Charlotte herself define twaddle, and what was she warning us about? What Is Twaddle? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students?
October 05, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 21.5 MBDoes the Charlotte Mason method provide enough challenge or rigor as children get older? Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya for an encouraging conversation. Is Charlotte Mason Enough for Older Students? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
What Makes Learning Stick?
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 9.47 MBWhen you understand the difference between word memory and mind memory, it can revolutionize your home school. What Makes Learning Stick? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat do you do when an outside influence or a busy schedule threatens to sabotage your habit-training efforts? Habits Q & A: Bad Influences and Busy Schedules originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach
September 14, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBHere are 10 things Charlotte Mason would model for you and inspire you to do if she were your life coach. If Charlotte Mason Were Your Life Coach originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Nature Study with Bird Feeders
September 07, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MBA look at the types of bird feeders you can use to attract birds to your backyard for nature study. Nature Study with Bird Feeders originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year
August 31, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 9.62 MBHere are three tips to help you have a successful year homeschooling the Charlotte Mason way. 3 Tips for a Successful Charlotte Mason Homeschool Year originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving
August 24, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBSonya answers questions about how to help a timid child gain confidence and how to keep up with good habits while you're moving. Habits Q & A: Helping a Timid Child and Habits While Moving originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Balancing Willpower with Grace
August 17, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MBSonya and Laura talk about how to balance pushing through with willpower and giving yourself grace. Balancing Willpower with Grace originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade
August 10, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 20.7 MBYour child has turned six and you're ready to start homeschooling first grade the Charlotte Mason way. How do you start formal lessons? How to Ease into Formal Lessons in First Grade originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
August 04, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBCharlotte Mason believed that worship was a part of our whole life, not just formal Bible studies. Worship: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
4 Steps to Great Nature Study
July 27, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 24.7 MBKaren Smith joins Sonya to share four steps to great nature study. 4 Steps to Great Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit
July 20, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MBSonya shares some practical tips for breaking a bad habit the Charlotte Mason way. Habits Q & A: How to Break a Bad Habit originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum
July 13, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MBHow the Simply Charlotte Mason history curriculum gives students a global perspective and helps them learn to be good neighbors. History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason History Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum
July 13, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MBHow the SCM history curriculum approaches history to give children knowledge of our fellow man and become better global neighbors. History Streams in the Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
July 06, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 16.6 MBAs a person, your child has one chief responsibility. Responsibility: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers
June 29, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 21.7 MBSonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about how we can introduce science concepts to our preschoolers the Charlotte Mason way. Charlotte Mason Science for Preschoolers originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBHow the parent’s character affects habit training and how Mom can keep a sweet, even temper. Habits Q & A: Parent’s Character; Maintaining a Sweet, Even Temper originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Home School
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 10 MBEver wonder if you are doing enough in your home school? Sonya has some encouragement for you. How to Know You Are Doing Enough in Your Home School originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
How to Know You Are Doing Enough
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 10 MBEver wonder if you are doing enough in your home school? Sonya has some encouragement for you. How to Know You Are Doing Enough originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Reason: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
June 08, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MBHow do you teach logic and reasoning in a Charlotte Mason home school? Reason: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Don’t Break Your Home School During Summer Break
June 01, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 15.2 MBLaura Pitney joins Sonya to talk about how to approach summer break without losing all your momentum. Don’t Break Your Home School During Summer Break originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.