Does Charlotte Mason Require Perfection?

You might have heard that Charlotte Mason required perfection or best effort. What does that really mean, and how can we avoid an unhealthy perfectionist mindset?

You Don’t Have to Be Charlotte Mason

Does your home school have to look just like Charlotte Mason's schools? You have plenty of freedom in the principles of the Charlotte Mason Method to do what works for your family!

How We Got Started with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Sonya and Karen share how they each started with Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and how this wonderful method has served them and their children well.

Why You Should Be Involved in Your Child’s Homeschool Math Lessons

Homeschool math lessons often have the child work independently. But the Charlotte Mason method takes a different approach.

The Beauty of Math

Do you ever think of math as beautiful? Tabitha Wirges and Dr. Julie Ryle, authors of Practical Geometry, join Sonya to talk about how a mother can see the beauty of math in the everyday.

Teach Your Child, Not a Grade Level

Your child is not a grade level! Find out how to break out of the grade level mentality and customize your homeschool lessons to your unique child.

2025 Language Arts Curriculum Update

Coming in 2025: New Using Language Well, 2nd edition and The Charlotte Mason Handwriting Series! Using Language Well Coming mid-2025: Using Language Well, 2nd Edition! We’ve taken what you love about Using Language Well and Spelling Wisdom and made it…

How to Support ADHD Students in a Charlotte Mason Home School

Katie Thacker, Charlotte Mason parent of a child with ADHD, joins Sonya to discuss strategies for supporting ADHD students with the Charlotte Mason Method.

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unschooling

Coming to Charlotte Mason from unschooling? Here's what you need to know.

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Unit Studies

If you are coming from project-based learning with Unit Studies to a Charlotte Mason approach, you'll want to keep these things in mind.

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Classical

Switching to Charlotte Mason from Classical homeschooling? Here are the tips you need to be successful.

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Textbooks

If you are coming to the Charlotte Mason Method from another homeschool approach that uses textbooks, you'll need to make these changes to be successful.

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from a Classroom

Coming to Charlotte Mason homeschooling from public school or a classroom? Here are the tips you need to be successful.

Tips for Starting Charlotte Mason Homeschool from Scratch

You're planning to use Charlotte Mason right from the start—that's great! Here are some tips to help you make sure you're on the right path.

The Mental Shift You Need to Make

Mental Shift to Succeed with Charlotte Mason

To be successful homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method, you'll need to make this mental shift.

Add Variety with Four Interesting Subjects

These four subjects will add interest your homeschool schedule, plus you'll be teaching your children valuable character traits and life skills.

Three Subjects You Need to Check

Make sure you're doing math, science, and language arts the Charlotte Mason way, to ensure that your children will learn effectively.

Two Ways to Feed Your Children’s Minds Every Day

Do these two things to feed your children's minds every day.

Weekly School Subjects You’ll Love

These five subjects add variety and interest to your homeschool week, but they only take a few minutes to do!

Two Foundational Charlotte Mason Methods

The Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling is becoming more and more popular, and I’m thrilled. It’s a beautiful way to give your children a wide and personal education. As parents make the decision to use Charlotte Mason, they often say…

Why Charlotte Mason is a Lifestyle

We might have started homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason Method thinking about curriculum, but it quickly becomes a wonderful way of life!

What to Do When Your Child Doesn’t Like a School Subject

"I hate math!" "I don't want to do nature study!" Your child doesn't like a school subject. What do you do now?

Charlotte Mason on a Budget

Here are some tips and ideas for doing Charlotte Mason on a budget.

How to Know Your Child Is Ready for Reading Lessons

Teaching your child to read can seem daunting, but if you look for these signs, you'll know when your child is ready.

Why You Should Include Singing in Your Homeschool Schedule

Should you include singing in your homeschool schedule? Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share how singing has impacted her homeschool journey.

Charlotte Mason Method Notebooking

Here's an overview of the notebooks that students keep in a Charlotte Mason Method homeschool.

How to Choose Substitute Living Science Books

It seems like living science books often go out of print after just a couple of years. Here are some ways you can find a substitute book.

5 Tips for a Smooth Homeschool Morning

Here are five ways you can set yourself up for a smooth homeschool morning every day.

Literature Discussions the Charlotte Mason Way

With upper level literature, students need to discuss genre, themes, plot, character, and more. How can we do this in a Charlotte Mason way?

10 Tips for Reading Aloud

Find out how you can become your child's favorite book narrator! Here are 10 tips for reading aloud well.

How to Cultivate the Joy of Reading

As parents we want our children to enjoy reading. Here's how you can set your child up to love reading for life.

What Is Twaddle?

What is twaddle? What does it mean to avoid twaddle in your home school?

Why Repeat History Time Periods?

Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to talk about why history is so interesting with the Charlotte Mason homeschool approach.

What Your Preschooler Really Needs

Here is what your preschooler really needs from you between ages 3 and 5, and what will truly prepare your preschooler for first grade.

10 Ways to Keep Homeschool Interesting

Keep your homeschool schedule fresh and interesting with enrichment subjects! These 10 ideas are easy, fun, and add variety to your day.

The Secret to Planning Your Homeschool Day

Here's how to arrange your homeschool day to maximize your children's ability to focus and pay attention.

Homeschooling a Single Child with the Charlotte Mason Method

Christy Hissong joins Sonya to talk about what adjustments you might need to make to homeschool with a single child.

Homeschool Schedule — How You Can Finish Lessons by Lunch

Here's how you can organize your homeschool schedule so that lessons are done by lunchtime—it's all due to the Charlotte Mason Method!

How Should Children Learn?

Find out the way to teach that effectively leads children to love learning for a lifetime.

What Should Children Learn?

What should children learn in your home school? Here are the subjects you should include in your schedule.

Why Should Children Learn?

Why do children need to learn? It's a foundational question that all homeschool parents should ask.

Does Charlotte Mason Work for Boys?

Is Charlotte Mason homeschooling only for girls? Karen Smith, mother of three boys, joins Sonya to talk about how Charlotte Mason worked for her family.

The Benefits of Music Study

Christy Hissong joins Sonya to share about the benefits of enjoying music as part of your homeschool day.

5 Lifelong Habits in Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Just by using Charlotte Mason methods in your home school, your children will gain these five key good habits that will guide them for life!

Why We Study the Arts

Richele and Sonya talk about why we study the arts, and what enrichment these subjects can bring to our home schools.

5 Tips for Planning Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool

Five great tips for planning your Charlotte Mason homeschool.

What to Do When Last Year’s Homeschool Plan Is Unfinished

You're at the end of a school year but you haven't quite finished a book. What should you do?

How to Nurture Your Preschooler While Homeschooling Older Children

Charlotte Mason told us to give preschoolers a full six years to explore before formal lessons. But how can you fit that in while you're doing formal lessons with older children?

How to Guide Older Children in Independent Leisure Reading

How do you approach leisure reading when you don't have time to pre-read every book for your older child?

Is Charlotte Mason Subdued and Tranquil?

Is Charlotte Mason Homeschooling a Subdued and Tranquil Approach?

Is Charlotte Mason all sipping tea and sitting quietly? Karen and Sonya explain how we may have gotten a mistaken impression.