Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Enrich your home school in 5 or 10 minutes each day with picture study, music study, poetry, nature study, and geography. Show notes ------------ // MENTIONED Making the Transition, Stage 1: The Basics Basic Book of Centuries (free download) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/basic-book-of-centuries/ My Book of Centuries (more deluxe version) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/my-book-of-centuries/ Journaling a Year in Nature (weekly nature study prompts) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature/ Material World and Hungry Planet (living geography books) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/material-world https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats Lesson plans for history, geography, and Bible https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/product-tag/history-lesson-plans-series/ // FOR MORE Subject by Subject the Charlotte Mason Way (free e-book) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/subject-by-subject/ Picture Study Portfolios https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios/ Music Study with the Masters https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/music-study-with-the-masters/ Enjoy the Poems series https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/enjoy-the-poems/ Visits to . . . series (map work and related families in Hungry Planet and Material World) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-to-geography-series/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/transition-to-cm-basics/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/transition-to-cm-basics/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Ease into the wonderful Charlotte Mason approach to learning with living books and narration. First in a series that will help you make the transition to using Charlotte Mason in your home school. // MENTIONED ~ SCM Curriculum (book lists and ready-to-go plans) https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/ ~ Favorite living books for history (and Bible) Genesis through Deuteronomy & Ancient Egypt https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/genesis-deuteronomy-ancient-egypt/ Joshua through Malachi & Ancient Greece https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/joshua-malachi-ancient-greece/ Matthew through Acts & Ancient Rome https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/matthew-acts-ancient-rome/ Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation & Epistles https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/middle-ages-renaissance-reformation-epistles/ Early Modern & Epistles https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/early-modern-epistles/ Modern Times & Epistles, Revelation https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/modern-times-epistles-revelation/ ~ More about narration 5 Steps to Successful Narration (free e-book) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/five-steps-to-successful-narration/ Using Living Books Effectively https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-living-books-effectively/ Charlotte Mason Answers Your Questions About Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/charlotte-mason-anwers-your-questions-about-narration-language-arts-part-4/ Narration with Auditory and Speech Issues https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/narration-auditory-speech-issues/ Narration and Composition in the High School Years https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/narration-composition-high-school-years/ Narration Notecards: A Fabulous Written Narration Idea https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/narration-notecards-fabulous-written-narration-idea/ // FOR MORE Your Questions Answered: Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/questions-answered-narration/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/transition-to-cm-basics/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/transition-to-cm-basics/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Simply Charlotte Mason 930 New Hope Road #11-892 Lawrenceville, GA 30045 https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

Why not do school work for three weeks, then enjoy a project week? Sonya discusses how this idea worked well for her family. Show notes ------------- Transcript of this episode: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/a-project-week-idea/

Ten important nature study do’s and don’ts that will get you going the right direction—whether you have preschoolers or high schoolers—and help you feel more confident as you guide your child in learning about nature. Show notes ------------- Transcript of this episode: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/dos-and-donts-of-nature-study/ Hours in the Out-of-Doors: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/hours-in-the-out-of-doors/ When to Do Nature Study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/when-to-do-nature-study/ Nature Study in a Nutshell: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-in-a-nutshell/ Nature Study, Plus Living Books: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-plus/ Natural Object Lessons: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/natural-object-lessons/ Nature Projects: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/5-great-nature-projects/ The Secret of the Nature Notebook: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-secret-of-the-nature-notebook/

This week, Sonya discusses five nature study projects Charlotte Mason mentioned, plus five more project ideas. Show notes ------------ Transcript of this episode: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/5-great-nature-projects/ Home Education by Charlotte Mason: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/home-education-charlotte-masons-original-home-schooling-series-volume-1/ Ant farm: https://www.workshopplus.com/ProductCart/pc/Ant-Farm-106p873.htm Gel ant farm: https://www.workshopplus.com/ProductCart/pc/Gel-Ant-Farm-LED-Lit-26p5198.htm Butterfly pavilion: https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/insect-lore-butterfly-garden-kit/ Plant Press: https://www.homesciencetools.com/search?search_query=plant+press Frog Hatchery Kit: https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/frog-hatchery-deluxe-kit/ Rock collecting kit from Northwest Treasures: http://northwestrockandfossil.org/index.php?route=product/product&filter_name=rock%20collecting&product_id=326 How to build a wormery: https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/build-a-wormery/ Worm composting: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garden/how-to-set-up-a-wormery/

Charlotte Mason encouraged us to use object lessons to supplement nature study. Here's how to add natural object lessons to your home school. Show notes ------------- Transcript of this episode: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/natural-object-lessons/ Guided discovery: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/good-habits-great-books-guided-discovery/ Nature study plus living books: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-plus/

As wonderful as Charlotte Mason-style nature study is, it does have its limits. Charlotte supplemented nature study with three things: living science books, object lessons, and nature projects. This week we’ll look at how to use living science books. Show notes ------------ Transcript of this podcast: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-plus/ Why Charlotte Mason included nature study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/8-reasons-to-do-nature-study/ When to do nature study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/when-to-do-nature-study/ Nature study in a nutshell: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-in-a-nutshell/ Creating a nature notebook: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-secret-of-the-nature-notebook/ SCM Elementary Science Courses: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/living-science-courses/ SCM-curated list of living science book: https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/individual-graded-subjects/living-science-books/

A simple explanation of how to create a nature notebook after the Charlotte Mason method. Show notes ------------- Journaling a Year in Nature: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature/ For the Children's Sake: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/for-the-childrens-sake/ The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady: https://www.amazon.com/Country-Diary-Edwardian-Lady/dp/0718115813/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527341332&sr=1-2&keywords=country+diary+of+an+edwardian+lady&linkCode=ll1&tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=5531be6a8be6e571130b1122518c1862 Keeping a Nature Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Nature-Journal-Discover-Seeing/dp/1580174930/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1527341281&sr=8-1&keywords=keeping+a+nature+journal&linkCode=ll1&tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=c002e14e57727d90f8f971e61aa24661

What should nature study look like? Here are some key principles from Charlotte Mason, plus some ideas for nature study in the city. Show notes ------------- 8 Reason to Do Nature Study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/8-reasons-to-do-nature-study/ When to Do Nature Study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/when-to-do-nature-study/ School Education: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/school-education-charlotte-masons-original-home-schooling-series-volume-3/ Making New Acquaintances: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/making-new-acquaintances/ Story of adopting a swarm of bees: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/happy-results-bek-ms-nature-study-story/ A Pocketful of Pinecones: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/pocketful-pinecones/

Let's talk about nature study's place in your school schedule, what it might look like for different ages of children, and how to handle nature study throughout the seasons. Show notes ------------- Benefits to spending time outside: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/8-reasons-to-do-nature-study/ Take a generous amount of time: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/take-time/ Teaching children to care for nature when they are young: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/happy-results-heather-f-s-nature-study-story/ Having a specific focus: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/have-a-purpose-in-mind/ Journaling a Year in Nature: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature/ Charlotte Mason's nature study schedule: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-i-learned-from-charlottes-schedule/ Nature study ideas for winter: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-ideas-winter/

Here are eight compelling reasons why nature study is worth taking the time to do.

Sonya explains how to evaluate a book and shares six books she discovered at Bellevue Botanical Garden in Washington. Show notes --------------- Bellevue Botanical Garden: http://bellevuebotanical.org/ Trillium Store: http://bellevuebotanical.org/shop.html The Young Naturalist's Sketchbook: https://www.amazon.com/The-Young-Naturalists-Sketchbook/dp/076497128X/ Colors of the West: An Artist’s Guide to Nature’s Palette: https://www.amazon.com/Colors-West-Artists-Natures-Palette/dp/1680510975/ The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables: The Enchanting Island that Inspired L. M. Montgomery: https://www.amazon.com/Landscapes-Anne-Green-Gables-Enchanting/dp/160469789X/ BirdNote: Chirps, Quirks, and Stories of 100 Birds from the Popular Public Radio Show: https://www.amazon.com/BirdNote-Chirps-Quirks-Stories-Popular/dp/1632171694/ The Birding Life: A Passion for Birds at Home and Afield: https://www.amazon.com/Birding-Life-Passion-Birds-Afield/dp/030771635X/ A Year in the Garden: A Guided Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Garden-Guided-Journal/dp/1604698284/

We are happy to announce that our popular Subject by Subject the Charlotte Mason Way article series is now available as a free e-book and audiobook.

Sadly, for some adults self-education holds little appeal. Where did the motivation go? Show Notes -------------

Here are six Charlotte Mason methods that you can use to teach yourself just about anything. Show Notes -------------