One of the key components of a Charlotte Mason education is the practice of narration, which simply means retelling what… Read more Naturalist Narration
Tag: education
6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
For women’s history month here are six picture books that highlight women throughout history that I’ve read over the past… Read more 6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
8 Things I Learned in February
2. I didn’t know that “King’s X” is another term for “time out” in children’s games. 3. I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
8 Things I Learned in January
2. Did you know that the sun rotates once every 27 days? 3. My ignorance also extends to sports. I… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
7 Things I Learned in November
2. Illinois produces more pumpkins than any other state (possibly up to 95% of pumpkins grown in the US, but… Read more 7 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
My monthly post is a bit short this time around, but if nothing else I’ve got some great book and… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
We had quite a few appointments in October (doctor, dentist, optometrist), but here are some of the more fun things… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
CM Perspectives on History (Part 5)
In my last post about Charlotte Mason, I shared a sample history lesson about King Alfred. Now we turn to… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 5)
CM Perspectives on History (Part 4)
In my last post I shared quotations from “The Teaching of History” by D. M. H. Nesbitt (Volume 12, 1901,… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 4)
CM Perspectives on History (Part 3)
Previously I shared quotes from a Parents’ Review article that spoke about the purpose of teaching history as enhancing “the… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 3)
10 Things I Learned in November
2. I found farro at Bulk Barn and it made such a nice dish cooked with tomatoes and onions and… Read more 10 Things I Learned in November
CM Perspectives on History (Part 2)
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! After a long, but satisfying day (hiking, making and eating turkey dinner,… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 2)
CM Perspectives on History (Part 1)
As I delve more and more into the philosophy and practice of a Charlotte Mason education with my children, I… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 1)