Tag Archives: charlotte mason

What kind of homeschooler are you?

The questions I’m most frequently asked by new homeschoolers, or by people who are considering homeschooling, are: “How do you know your style? There are so many resources and methods available. How do I decide what kind of homeschooler I am?” I’m afraid there are no easy answers to those questions. So much depends on your personal philosophy of education, your style of teaching (or what you predict your style will be), your children’s learning styles, and your state’s laws. Some of us don’t know what kind of homeschooler we’ll be until we’ve been doing it awhile. But, there are … Continue reading →

Introduction from a new homeschool blogger

I’d like to introduce myself to the Families.com family. I’m a mom, a freelance writer, and a new homeschooling blogger here. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to write about a lifestyle and method of education that I love. We’re a family of five from the Midwest. When people ask how long we’ve been homeschooling, I often say that we’ve done it since birth, since parents are the first and most important educators of their children. But, for an actual chronology of my kids’ education, I can also say that we started formally homeschooling our oldest when she entered first … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Philosophies: The Charlotte Mason Method

There are a variety of home schooling philosophies, ideas about educating children and thoughts about how children learn best. This month, I want to take some time to explore some varying philosophies. I firmly believe that before making a commitment to a particular curriculum, it is worth your effort to explore different philosophies and decide for yourself what will work for your children and your family. Charlotte Mason is interesting in that she readily admitted that her philosophy continuously evolved. She never claimed to have finished writing any book and claimed that she was learning along with her students. She … Continue reading →