Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling audio podcast with Sonya Shafer

Episodes

October 8, 2025 16 mins

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers often talk about living ideas. But what is a living idea and how do you know you're giving them to your students?

What Is a Living Idea? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Is your home school feeling stale? Here are five ways to practice self care for homeschool moms.

5 Tips for Self Care for Homeschool Moms originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 24, 2025 14 mins

Laura Pitney joins Sonya to share the life-changing advice she would want her younger self to know.

The Advice I Would Give My Younger Self originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 17, 2025 7 mins

Even as you strive for the best your home school can be, don't miss the growth that's happening in the day to day.

The Glare of Perfection originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Richele Baburina joins Sonya for a special look behind the scenes at the creation of The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series.

The Story Behind The Charlotte Mason Elementary Arithmetic Series originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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September 3, 2025 15 mins

Narration is a powerful way to learn, but it can seem unfamiliar when your student begins. Here are five tips for getting started with confidence.

5 Tips for Starting Narration originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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The transition to 4th grade in the Charlotte Mason Method brings several changes for your child. Here's how to have a successful 4th grade year.

Your Guide to 4th Grade with the Charlotte Mason Method originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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How can you encourage your children to love nature and the outdoors, perhaps if you don't already have that love yourself? Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about some strategies for enjoying nature with your kids.

How to Encourage a Love of Nature in Your Children originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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August 13, 2025 6 mins

Here are some great reasons to enjoy poetry with your family.

What’s the Point of Poetry? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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August 6, 2025 9 mins

Why should your student learn a handicraft such as knitting, woodworking, or sewing?

What’s the Point of Handicrafts? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Composition lessons with the Charlotte Mason Method are the culmination of years of your student sharing his thoughts and ideas.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Composition originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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What is narration? It's a powerful tool that helps students take ownership of what they have learned.

What Is Narration? — Charlotte Mason Language Arts originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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The Charlotte Mason approach to grammar and English builds a student's confidence in the art of using language well.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Grammar originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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You're going to love the Charlotte Mason approach to spelling, with words learned in context of great passages from literature!

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Spelling originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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How do field trips fit into a Charlotte Mason homeschool year?

What’s the Role of Field Trips in Charlotte Mason? originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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With the Charlotte Mason Method, students learn handwriting in a natural way. Here's how it works.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Handwriting originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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The Charlotte Mason approach to reading lessons is the best of both phonics and sight words. Here's how it works.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Reading Lessons originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Recitation the Charlotte Mason way is more than just rote memorization. It's a chance for students to show how the ideas they've received have impacted them.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Recitation originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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A Charlotte Mason education in language arts begins with good books. Here's why choosing living books is so important.

Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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Charlotte Mason math lessons often have the student answer verbally. Richele joins Sonya to talk about why this is a benefit and how to approach struggles with this method.

Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.

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