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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Habits Q & A: Training the Will
May 25, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 14.4 MBSonya explains the key to helping children learn to make good choices. Habits Q & A: Training the Will originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Learning to Be Content
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat did Charlotte Mason say about learning to be content? You may be surprised! Learning to Be Content originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
May 11, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 14.8 MBWe need to teach our children the difference between “I want” and “I will.” Will: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
High School Transitions and the Charlotte Mason Method
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years? High School Transitions and the Charlotte Mason Method originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat changes do you need to make as your child reaches the high school years? Charlotte Mason High School Students: What to Expect originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.8 MBHow can you start habit training with an older child? How do you help a child who tends to think negatively? Habits Q & A: Starting with Older Children; Dealing with Negativity originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Long-Term Nature Study
April 20, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBKaren Smith joins Sonya to talk about ways you can do a long-term nature study. Long-Term Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
April 13, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MBIf you want to give your child an education that views him as a whole person, you need to focus on both academics and character, self-education and self-direction. Self-Direction: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work
April 06, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22 MBSometimes homeschooling just doesn't seem to work. Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston to discuss what to do when you or your children are struggling with a Charlotte Mason method. What to Do When Charlotte Mason Methods Don’t Work originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children
March 30, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat’s the best way to approach habit training with multiple children in the family? Habits Q & A: Habits with Multiple Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
March 23, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.4 MBHere's a simple way you can encourage the habit of attention in every lesson. Attention: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Teach the Child
March 16, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 14.5 MBYou can make adjustments to your homeschool curriculum. You have permission. Teach the Child originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time
March 09, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 15.6 MBHow do you cultivate good habits but also a flexible mind-set in an autistic child? How do you focus on only one habit with several children? Habits Q & A: Special Needs; One at a Time originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Charlotte Mason in Three Words
March 02, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 9.04 MBWhat three words would you use to describe the Charlotte Mason approach? Here's how Charlotte described it. Charlotte Mason in Three Words originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
February 23, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 14.1 MBThere's a difference between knowledge and information. Knowledge: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Science through the Grades
February 16, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 18.8 MBSonya is joined by Karen Smith for an overview of how to teach science the Charlotte Mason way all through the grades. Science through the Grades originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Consequences
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 23.8 MBHere are four steps to help you come up with effective consequences. Habits Q & A: Consequences originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool
February 02, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MBHere are some ideas for how you can incorporate Charlotte Mason’s philosophy and methods into your home even if you are not homeschooling. Charlotte Mason When You Don’t Homeschool originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
January 26, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 15.7 MBSonya discusses three hallmarks of a good curriculum. Generous, Variety, Literary: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Organizing a Large Home Library
January 19, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBSonya talks with Karen Smith about how she organizes her large home library. Organizing a Large Home Library originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training
January 12, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBSonya begins a new series answering questions about habit training. Habits Q & A: Introduction to Habit Training originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books
January 05, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBSonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about why it's important to pre-read and strategies for staying ahead. Pre-Reading Your Students’ Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Organizing Your Home Library
December 29, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MBSonya and Laura discuss how they organize their home libraries. Organizing Your Home Library originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
December 22, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBThere’s a big difference between recognizing someone and having a relationship with the person. Relations: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
December 15, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 47.4 MBSonya is joined by Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan to talk about six mistakes parents can make when they're trying to cultivate a habit of obedience. 6 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Like Riding a Bike
December 08, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 8.86 MBHomeschooling the Charlotte Mason way is a skill that can be learned. Like Riding a Bike originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Nature Study Obstacles
December 01, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBSonya is joined by Karen Smith to talk about overcoming some common nature study obstacles. Nature Study Obstacles originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
November 24, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 19.3 MBIdeas are like seeds that grow and bear fruit in your child’s life. Ideas: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Before You Switch Curriculum
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.2 MBAmber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to discuss what you should think about before you change curriculum. Before You Switch Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Favorite Living Books about Europe
November 10, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.72 MBHere's how to take a trip to Europe through some great living books. Favorite Living Books about Europe originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
You Are Much More Than a Number
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBHere is an idea that our children need to hear often, perhaps especially around the holidays. You Are Much More Than a Number originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Self-Education: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
October 27, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 19.7 MBWho’s doing the most work in your home school: the teacher or the student? Self-Education: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Your Questions Answered: Does Best Effort Kill Love of Learning?
October 20, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 18.9 MBAre we killing the love of learning in our children by requiring them to put forth their best effort? Your Questions Answered: Does Best Effort Kill Love of Learning? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Favorite Living Books about North America
October 13, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 10.9 MBSonya shares her favorite living books about North America. Favorite Living Books about North America originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Using All Your Senses in Nature Study
October 06, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBSonya chats with Karen Smith about how we can expand our nature study by using all our senses. Using All Your Senses in Nature Study originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Nourishment: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MBThere's a big difference between exercising the mind and feeding the mind. Nourishment: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
I Can’t Believe You Just Said That
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 39 MBSonya chats with author Ginger Hubbard and podcast host Katy Morgan about parenting and how we can help our children (and ourselves) grow. I Can’t Believe You Just Said That originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Favorite Living Books About Asia
September 15, 2021 15:23 - 12 minutes - 13 MBSonya shares some great living books about the continent of Asia. Favorite Living Books About Asia originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Life: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
September 08, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MBLet's talk about what it means when we say that education is a life. Life: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Nature Study Fears
September 01, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17 MBHow do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question. Nature Study Fears originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature!
September 01, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17 MBHow do you deal with a nature fear? Karen Smith and Laura Pitney join Sonya to discuss this question. Nature Study — But I’m Afraid of Nature! originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.2 MBHere’s the secret to getting through your lessons without needing big breaks. Planning and scheduling your homeschool studies involve several steps. Five steps, really. First, you start with the big […] The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Favorite Living Books about Africa
August 18, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 14.8 MBSonya shares some of her favorite living books to help your children learn about the people who live on the continent of Africa. Favorite Living Books about Africa originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Teaching in a Charlotte Mason Co-op
August 11, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MBSonya chats with Laura Pitney about how teaching in a co-op setting differs from teaching in your home school, and how you can make the most of your co-op teaching time. Teaching in a Charlotte Mason Co-op originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Starting a Charlotte Mason Co-op
August 04, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBDon't have a Charlotte Mason co-op near you? Here are some ideas for starting one. Starting a Charlotte Mason Co-op originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Discipline: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
July 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MBYou don't have to be perfect to work on good habits with your children, you just need to be intentional. Discipline: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6
July 21, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBKaren Smith shares some of her favorite living science books for grades 4–6. Favorite Living Science Books for Grades 4–6 originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
The Excitement of a Charlotte Mason Co-op
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MBSonya chats with Laura about why so many homeschoolers love Charlotte Mason co-ops. The Excitement of a Charlotte Mason Co-op originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Atmosphere: Core Values of Charlotte Mason
July 07, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBYour child will learn a lot from having natural, first-hand experiences with the people and things in your home. Atmosphere: Core Values of Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.
Homeschool Communities
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBSonya chats with Amber O'Neal Johnston about how homeschool communities can enhance and support what you're doing at home. Homeschool Communities originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.