As I was sitting down and drafting out my ideas for a post series about ‘radicalizing Charlotte Mason’, I knew that before I get into the details, I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about how I go about planning a secular Charlotte Mason year. It can be as complicated or as easy as Read More
Not Your Mama’s Morning Basket: Smashing The Patriarchy One Book at a Time
After a bit of a blogging break, I figured that it is fitting that this first post in a while is being published on International Women’s Day. Though to be honest, I have a whole set of feelings about women getting one day - or one month - where our history is discussed. I am Read More
Re-Imagining Charlotte Mason
The first time I started to think about re-imagining the Charlotte Mason method, I was sitting at a Black Lives Matter rally with my son and some friends. We were listening to a speaker who passionately called for parents and educators to decolonize the education system. I felt something light up inside me, and that Read More
Build Your Library Level 8: A Secular, Literature-Based Exploration of the History of Science
It’s that time of year again. When us home educating parents are starting to decide on curriculum and resources for next year. I knew that I wanted a secular, literature-based curriculum for my oldest next year. I also knew that after a year of working really hard at subjects he finds really difficult, he needed Read More
A Charlotte Mason Plenary: Where Everyone Gets a Seat At the Table
One of the most common bits of advice I’ve given (and received) about learning the Charlotte Mason method - is to go directly to Charlotte Mason’s original writings. However, for most of us, reading the Original Homeschool Series from Charlotte Mason can feel daunting and overwhelming. Victorian writing, flowery language, references to ideas and people Read More
No, I’m Not a Charlotte Mason Purist - And You Probably Aren’t Either.
I have never described myself as a Charlotte Mason purist. I have spent years, however, studying as much as I can about Mason’s philosophy and methods and try as I might, I just keep circling back around to this style of homeschooling. You may recall a post that I published near the end of last Read More
Secular Charlotte Mason Resources - An *Updated* Resource Round-Up!
With so many great Charlotte Mason curricula, products, and resources out there, following a Charlotte Mason philosophy in your homeschool can be very easy. However, for those of us who are secular homeschooling families, finding secular Charlotte Mason resources can be a little more difficult. So I have put together a quick round-up of some Read More
Why I’ve Flipped Our Homeschool Routine
Flipping Our Homeschool Routine I think one of the best aspects of this homeschool life, is getting to decide what our homeschool routine will be. It can change depending on our season of life, what our week looks like, or even what actual season we’re in. Having tried to look to other homeschoolers to see Read More