Charlotte Maria Mason was born in 1842 in the village of Garth (now Bangor) in northern Wales. She was homeschooled from a young age and spent her days exploring nature and falling in love with learning. When she was orphaned at 16, she traveled to London to live with friends. There, she attended the Home…
Charlotte Mason’s Living Educational Philosophy Transforms Learning
Parents of Seven Children Homeschool All Their Kids
“We hope that each of our kids does everything they can to become what God has made them be and grow into their unique purpose.” (Video courtesy of Ariel and Michael Tyson) …
7 Simple Ways to Brighten Your Homeschool Day
One of the greatest joys of homeschooling is all the fun you can have as a family. From creative projects to scientific experiments, to deep dives into all of the topics your kids are interested in, to field trips and family adventures—the possibilities are endless. Of course, not every homeschool day is going to entail…
Early Homeschooling: ‘Go Home and Play With That Baby!’
After spilling my insights and sarcasm about life as a homeschool family at a convention, I step away from the podium and am usually met by anxious parents of school-aged kids who are considering homeschooling or have just begun and need a little guidance. After one of my speaking sessions recently, I was met with…
The Heart of Homeschooling: Advice From a Mother of 5
One of the unintended consequences of the pandemic and its policies has been the explosion of families choosing to homeschool their children. While pandemic measures have eased, homeschooling still remains a popular option. Many parents discovered benefits to their children and families that they now don’t want to give up. Still, others have become more…
4 Disciplines for the Homeschool Parent
Homeschooling your children is one of the most rewarding and beneficial things you can do for your entire family. But no one ever said it was easy. Homeschooling is a great responsibility and calls upon parents to summon all of their talents, wisdom, and discipline in seeing it through. Discipline can be a challenge to…
Checkmate: Transform Your Homeschool With Gameschooling
As parents, you already know the power of playing games—they teach patience, reinforce how to take turns, help kids practice winning and losing with grace, and strengthen family bonds. Many homeschoolers have tapped into the power of playing games during school. And, guess what? Gameschooling—using games as a learning tool—is one of the best ways…
Cottage Homeschooling: A Classical, Christian Education
It’s a Monday morning. Children at Excelsior Classical Homeschool Academy in Paradise Valley, Arizona, have gathered for school. Held in a local church, the students of varying ages come wearing uniforms. It’s a gathering time for students, parents, administrators, and teachers: a time to get back on track with their educational goals and the curriculum…
Military Parents Face ‘World’s Craziness’ by Plotting Farm to Grow Own Food, Homeschool Their Kids
Two U.S. Army parents from Oregon have taken their lessons from the military and applied them to resourceful living on their own 12-acre farm. As self-proclaimed “all-American homesteaders,” they grow their own food, homeschool their children, and are teaching the whole family to prepare for any eventuality. Christina Root, 37, is from “all over” but…
4 Simple Ways to Feel Prepared for the New Homeschool Year
Whether you’re a veteran homeschool parent or about to begin your very first year of homeschooling, the beginning of a new year tends to engender mixed emotions. On the one hand, there’s excitement and joyful anticipation of a fresh start with unlimited potential. On the other, there’s likely some anxiety over the weight of the…
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