Finding Freedom with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

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  Homeschooling parents understand there are highs and lows in our days. Crazy days and busy seasons don’t go away during home education. Sometimes, the busy seasons turn into a routine that leads to chaos in our homes. We then find stress consumes our days, and learning is no longer enjoyable. It’s easy for us
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Getting Started with Charlotte Mason

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  Getting started with Charlotte Mason can seem overwhelming. If you ask inside a homeschool centered Facebook group “What is Charlotte Mason?”, you will soon be inundated with phrases like: “It’s reading lots of living books.“ “Nature study and lots of time outside.“ “It’s great for the early years but not enough for older students.
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Finishing the Homeschool Race Well, Mama

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  Our family went on a bike ride this weekend. We felt like the Von Trapp family as eight of us cycled down the road and onto the bike path. We sang and laughed and enjoyed God’s creation. The feeling of content that we have when the whole family is together is like no other.
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Using Literature to Teach Measurement

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  Many of us use a curriculum to teach math, but using literature to teach math can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this math literature series with some of the best books to teach measurement. With my love for literature and math, it only makes sense to combine the two so I
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Charlotte Mason Homeschool WITHOUT Losing Your Mind

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  I have to admit that I am a HUGE Charlotte Mason fan in our homeschool! In fact, I’m completely CRAZY about this awesome way to teach your children. But I also know that when you first sit down and start reading it, your mind can become a bit bogged down, and it seems overwhelming!
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Eight Steps to Homeschooling Highschool Success

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  Congratulations! You have a student entering high school, and the next four years will be very important to your child’s success after graduation. As daunting as that seems, be encouraged because with intention, planning, and prayer the next four years can prepare your student for college, career, and a successful life! Below are eight
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Using Literature to Teach Place Value

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  Many of us use a curriculum to teach math, but using literature to teach math can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this math literature series with some of the best books to teach place value. With my love for literature and math, it only makes sense to combine the two so
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How to Teach Piano to Your Child at Home

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  Like many things, having your child learn an instrument is easier said than done. Traditional lessons are expensive, time-dependent, and all too often too far away from home to be viable. It doesn’t have to be this difficult though; in fact, many parents have found a way to teach piano at home to their child.
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