Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Let's discuss how you can tweak the way the curriculum is served in order to help your child feel more comfortable, focus better, and grow in confidence as he learns. Show Notes ------------- Part 1 of this series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teach-child-not-just-curriculum/ Part 2 of this series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/working-students-skills/ Nature study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-science-subject-by-subject-part-12/ How to read and narrate: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/simplest-way-narration-q-part-4/ Sequencing your day to use different parts of the brain and body: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/sequence-your-day-simple-tips-for-a-smooth-year-part-3/ The goal of education is to grow: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/three-questions-for-the-homeschool-mother-why/ Growth as a person: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/lessons-from-frog-and-toad-a-growing-time-part-1/

Let’s look at some ways you might tweak the curriculum to better fit your student’s skill level. Show Notes ------------ Part 1 of this series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teach-child-not-just-curriculum/ I am, I can, I ought, I will: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-process-of-shaping-i-am-i-can-i-ought-i-will-part-1/ Using the Mind vs. Feeding the Mind: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/using-the-mind-vs-feeding-the-mind/ Oral narration: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/lets-talk-narration-qa-part-1/ Oral math lessons: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/ideal-math-lessons-young-learner/ Narration with auditory and speech issues: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/narration-auditory-speech-issues/ The heart of education: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/heart-education/

No matter what curriculum you use, it is never going to fit every child perfectly. Here's how to customize for your child. Show Notes ------------- Teach the Child: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teach-the-child/ The simplest way to do narration: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/simplest-way-narration-q-part-4/ How to do copywork: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-writing-subject-by-subject-part-15/ How to teach poetry: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-poetry-subject-by-subject-part-11/ Dictation lessons: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/growth-in-spelling-the-power-of-dictation-part-2/ Eve Anderson DVDs: http://bookstore.perimeter.org/narration-eve-anderson-teacher-training-tools-dvd/dp/2340 Nature study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/take-time/ Teaching handicrafts: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-handicrafts-subject-by-subject-part-7/ Teaching foreign language with a Gouin series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-foreign-language-subject-by-subject-part-8/ Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia: https://www.amazon.com/Ben-Franklin-Philadelphia-Landmark-Books/dp/0394849280/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1522185823&sr=8-1&keywords=ben+franklin+of+old+philadelphia&dpID=51dfyfbMPSL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=9d551e916aab5cff4c6c02ca4ce88b46 Ben and Me: https://www.amazon.com/Ben-Me-Astonishing-Benjamin-Franklin/dp/1439550158/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522185865&sr=1-1&keywords=ben+and+me&dpID=517gdVT2KgL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=11bc711219ad1cf59e23cb121a4d62e9 D'Aulaire Ben Franklin biography: https://www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Franklin-Ingri-DAulaire/dp/0964380390/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522185960&sr=1-1&keywords=ben+franklin+d%27aulaire&dpID=51EuAVepFZL&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&linkCode=ll1&tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=23fd722d5517c0fbb3c07de785699a13 SCM curriculum plans for history/geography/Bible: https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/overview-chart/ CM Bookfinder: https://apps.simplycharlottemason.com/ TruthQuest History book lists: https://www.truthquesthistory.com/ All Through the Ages: http://www.nothingnewpress.com/books/all-through-the-ages-2/ Mental math: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/mental-math-charlotte-masons-living-math-part-2/ How to do picture study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-we-do-picture-study-picture-study-part-2/ Picture Study Portfolios: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios/ The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series-book-1/

Here are three daily practices that will reduce stress and encourage peace in your home. Show Notes -------------- 5 Ways to Cultivate Good Habits: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/5-ways-to-cultivate-good-habits/ The First Key to Good Habits: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-first-key-to-good-habits-repetition/ The Wonderful Ease of Having a Plan: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-wonderful-ease-of-having-a-plan/ Mother sets the atmosphere of the home: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/are-you-a-thermostat-or-a-thermometer/ Teach from a Flowing Stream: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/a-flowing-stream/ When More Is Less: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/when-more-is-less/ A person is more than his faults: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/that-one-fault/ You Move Toward What You Focus On: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/move-toward-focus/ Leave a comment with your top three habits for mom: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/top-three-habits-homeschool-mom/#respond

We are excited to announce that this year's personal calendar journal is written by Karen Andreola.

I am often asked how to break a bad habit. The answer is to change your focus. Show notes ------------- Repetition is key to habit training: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-first-key-to-good-habits-repetition/

Here are ten mistakes that a Charlotte Mason homeschool teacher should avoid. Hopefully, they will serve as a gentle mid-year check for us all. Show Notes ------------- Free e-book 5 Steps to Successful Narration: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/five-steps-to-successful-narration/ Laying Down the Rails resources: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-resources/ Facts vs. Ideas: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/another-example-facts-vs-ideas/ How ideas take up residence in your child's mind: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/past-the-outer-court/

The Naturalist's Notebook contains a lot of encouragement and practical help combined with personal anecdotes and discoveries from two authors who have enjoyed a lifetime of nature study. Show Notes ------------ The Naturalist's Notebook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Naturalists-Notebook-Observation-Calendar-Journal-Tracking/dp/1612128890/tag=simplycharlot-20&linkId=bfad298ba4a28150c225ec7f1c75d833 Journaling a Year in Nature: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature/

Let’s face it, sometimes our children just “check out” during the school day. Charlotte Mason had some great advice for those situations. Show Notes -------------- Using different parts of the brain and body: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/sequence-your-day-simple-tips-for-a-smooth-year-part-3/

Here are five great ideas for homeschooling with preschoolers in the mix. Show notes -------------- More about short lessons: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/three-basic-cm-principles-subject-by-subject-part-2/ Hymn study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-music-subject-by-subject-part-10/ Scripture memory: https://simplycharlottemason.com/timesavers/memorysys/ Picture study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-we-do-picture-study-picture-study-part-2/ Handicrafts: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-handicrafts-subject-by-subject-part-7/ Art: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/teaching-art-subject-by-subject-part-6/ Nature study: https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/nature-study-in-a-nutshell/

Especially in the homeschooling atmosphere of today—with its resurgent (and commendable) emphasis on noble ideals, high thinking, and excellence—we need to be careful we don't neglect humility.

As we wrap up this series on homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method through high school, let’s talk through some of the challenges of starting in high school.

Break free from the everybody-should-sound-the-same type of writing lessons and give your children a better way—the Charlotte Mason way. Let’s take a look at how composition should be taught in high school. Show Notes:

Karen Andreola shares some of her thoughts and experiences with Charlotte Mason graduates and how they get on in college and in life.

Here are some answers about getting into college and some comments from CM graduates, sharing their firsthand experiences.