Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

Author: Sonya Shafer Language: English Episodes: 100
Sonya Shafer invites you into a practical, conversational space about home education, all centered around the gentle, effective principles of Charlotte Mason. Each episode of Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video) feels like sitting down with a seasoned mentor who understands the real questions and challenges that come with teaching children at home. You’ll find Sonya discussing not just the philosophy, but the tangible, day-to-day application of creating a rich learning atmosphere for the whole family. The discussions naturally span topics relevant to parents and educators, from cultivating a love for literature and the arts to navigating the logistics of a homeschool day with multiple children. This video podcast delivers visual guidance alongside its thoughtful commentary, offering demonstrations, book talks, and encouraging insights that make the Mason approach accessible. It’s a resource for anyone in the Kids and Family sphere looking to foster a lifelong love of learning, moving beyond theory into the lived experience of a peaceful and productive homeschool. Tune in for weekly companionship that equips and inspires your educational journey.
Episodes
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Good Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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A Charlotte Mason education in language arts begins with good books. Here's why choosing living books is so important. // MENTIONED Language Arts: It's a Natural Progression video https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/i…
Oral Work in the Charlotte Mason Math Lesson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Charlotte Mason math lessons use a lot of oral work, that is, where the student answers verbally instead of writing down an answer. Richele joins Sonya to talk about why this is a benefit and how to approach struggles wi…
What’s the Point of Nature Study? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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What benefits can you and your children gain from regularly spending time outdoors studying nature? // MENTIONED Journaling a Year https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/journaling-a-year-in-nature/ Hours in the Out-of-D…
What’s the Point of Shakespeare and Plutarch? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Ancient biographies and really old plays. What's the point of including these in your homeschool schedule? // MENTIONED Plutarch resources https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/conversations-on-character-plutarch-course…
From Air Conditioning to Loving Nature Study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Sonya is joined by Amber O'Neal Johnston, who shares her story of coming to love nature study after growing up in the air conditioning. // FOR MORE Nature Journal with Weekly Prompts https://simplycharlottemason.com/stor…
What’s the Point of Good Habits? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Why is there so much emphasis on good habits in the Charlotte Mason Method of homeschooling? // MENTIONED Laying Down the Rails — good habits curriculum that will last your family for years! https://simplycharlottemason.…
Strategies for Homeschool with Multiple Preschoolers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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When you have more preschoolers than school-age children it can be difficult to balance the different ages. Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to share her strategies for homeschooling in this situation. // MENTIONED P…
What’s the Point of Learning a Foreign Language? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Wondering why you should include a foreign language in your home school? Sonya shares some great reasons your family should learn another language. // MENTIONED How to Do Foreign Language https://simplycharlottemason.com…
What’s the Point of Art and Music? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Have you ever wondered why Charlotte Mason homeschool schedules include art and music? // MENTIONED How to Do Picture Study https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/how-to-do-picture-study/ How to Do Music Study https://sim…
Learning Multiplication Tables the Charlotte Mason Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We've received many questions about math tables and how to teach them with the Charlotte Mason Method. Richele Baburina joins Sonya to answer your questions. // MENTIONED Step-by-step guide to multiplication tables the C…