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Methods - Charlotte Mason Method

Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) was an innovative educator who developed a unique approach to education. Many homeschoolers are using her approach to teach their children.

Charlotte Mason Method - What is your experience with the Charlotte M…

Do you use the Charlotte Mason Method with your children? What do you like and dislike about the method? What works the best for your family?

Why we love the Charlotte Mason Method

We are using the Charlotte Mason method with my grandchildren this year. This way of homeschooling is very different than what we've done in the past. It has proven to be a more pleasant and peaceful method of homeschooling, and it's very rewarding too. Here are a few things about the Charlotte Mason method that we really love.

Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Books

Charlotte Mason was an innovative educator who developed a unique approach to education. Many homeschoolers are using her approach to teach their children. These are my top picks of books using the Charlotte Mason Method.

Homeschooling and Its Many Faces

An overview of the different homeschooling methods and links for each method.

Charlotte Mason Approach Books

Many homeschoolers are using The Charlotte Mason approach to teach their children. These are my top picks of books using the Charlotte Mason Method.

ABC's of Charlotte Mason

The on-line version of the FAQ offered to all newcomers to the Charlotte Mason Study Loop.

Charlotte Mason High School Study Guide

This Charlotte Mason page contains information about High School the Charlotte Mason way. "Time to look at exactly what the high schooler studies, and how. We've had hints all along, as various areas would say things like 'grammar will be studied later'. Guess what, now is later."

Charlotte Mason's Cure for Tired Text-taught Tots

Charlotte’s image of the nature walk included the mother sitting on a large blanket and sending the kids off to find what they can find.

Homeschool without Homework

"Charlotte Mason was a Christian educator who lived and worked in Britain during the latter part of the last century. Today her work is undergoing a revival in home school circles. Why? This article will attempt to answer that question!" By Karen Andreola.

Kindergarten - Charlotte Mason Style

The Charlotte Mason method doesn't require much formal "seat work" for children under about 6 or 7. Instead it mostly requires reading aloud for short periods of time, music, nature, and much play outdoors.

Start a Nature Notebook

Karen Andreola shows how to start a Nature notebook the Charlotte Mason way.

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