Somebody please give me a good but succinct resource to learn about Charlotte Mason. I like what I have read from homeschoolers who use her methods, but I really don't know what her philosophy and practices were except for nature journaling. I don't think that is something we will be doing -- we only have rocks for our nature! Is this something I can start with an 8th grader?
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ReplyDeleteAs for CM, the best site I've found is: http://simplycharlottemason.com/home/
Also the book "A Charlotte Mason Companion" is great. HTH!
I too wanted to know more about her philosophy. I am thinking I have the heart of Charlotte Mason but I need a more contemporary curriculum than what she presents. I am reading a book authored by Karen Andreola called "A Charlotte Mason Companion", it is personal reflections on the gentle art of learning. I am enjoying it greatly. I think it would be difficult to switch to her teaching curriculum for an older student (my boys are 13 and 16 yo) but I think you can still apply her ideas to your current teaching style and your current curriculum, which I am trying to do, as long as its a literature based curriculum. Hope this doesn't sound as confusing to you as it feels to me. Blessings, Kelly
ReplyDeleteA good place to go is Jimmie's blog. She has inspired me. She has this website too: http://www.squidoo.com/CMbasics/
ReplyDeleteYou can find Jimmie at
www.homeschoolblogger.com/jimmie
I personally don't think it is too late!
Jenn
I like SimplyCM too. But my all-time favoite help is LindaFay's blog!
ReplyDeletehttp://higherupandfurtherin.blogspot.com/
Visit her links on the top under the header. Her plans are all laid out and organized :)
btw love the cookie recipe, will have to print out to use next month when we finally get into a house lol. Moving in a couple of days..
blessings
Denise
aka /curiouscat
Kay in Maine has some good CM resources listed on her blog: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/KayinMaine/Homeschooling
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thanksgiving!