Few stories capture the spirit of perseverance and curiosity quite like The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. This was the perfect novel study for this fall, but it is great anytime. Set in Malawi, this true story follows a …
There’s a lot of talk in homeschooling about giving our children a “feast of ideas,” but in the middle of pouring ourselves out day after day, it’s easy for moms to forget—we need nourishment too. We spend our hours teaching lessons, cleaning up messes, and …
When I first started homeschooling, I thought nature study was all about identifying plants, drawing leaves, and keeping a journal. While those things are beautiful in themselves, I quickly discovered that our days felt fuller and richer when we wove in more than just the …
Morning time is meant to be a gentle start to the day, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to fit in everything you want: Bible, music, poetry, nature study, art… and still get to math! Charlotte Mason called these the “beauty subjects”—the practices that …
Classic literature uniquely pulls readers into another world, and The Swiss Family Robinson is no exception. In our homeschool, we recently used a Charlotte Mason-inspired novel study guide I created. It turned out to be one of our most memorable learning experiences! The Swiss Family …
