Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Textbooks

Tips for Switching to Charlotte Mason from Textbooks

Author: Sonya Shafer January 2, 2025 Duration: 0:00
If you are coming to the Charlotte Mason Method from another homeschool approach that uses textbooks, you'll need to make these changes to be successful. Videos for Making the Transition Gradually https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkD5hzLjrk3tqby9SMnlStC4rmiRC4rs // FOR MORE Information Is Not Education https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/education-is-too-often-misunderstood/ Skill-Based Subjects and Topic-Based Subjects https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/combining-homeschool-grade-levels-part-1/ A Project Week Idea https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/a-project-week-idea/ Choosing Living Books https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/choosing-books-like-a-connoisseur/ Facts vs. Ideas https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/facts-vs-ideas/ 5 Steps to Successful Narration (free e-book) https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/five-steps-to-successful-narration/ Your Questions Answered: Narration https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/questions-answered-narration/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/switching-to-charlotte-mason-from-textbooks/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/switching-to-charlotte-mason-from-textbooks/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/

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.
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Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)
Podcast Episodes
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Grammar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The Charlotte Mason approach to grammar and English builds a student's confidence in the art of using language well. // MENTIONED Using Language Well https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/using-language-well/ Charlotte…
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Spelling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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You're going to love the Charlotte Mason approach to spelling, with words learned in context of great passages from literature! // MENTIONED Using Language Well https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/using-language-well/…
What’s the Role of Field Trips in Charlotte Mason? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Amber O'Neal Johnston joins Sonya to chat about field trips and other outings, and how to fit those into a Charlotte Mason homeschool year. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook Ne…
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Handwriting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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With the Charlotte Mason Method, students learn handwriting in a natural way. Here's how it works. // MENTIONED The Charlotte Mason Handwriting Series https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-mason-handwriting-cu…
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Reading Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The Charlotte Mason approach to reading lessons is the best of both phonics and sight words. Here's how it works. // MENTIONED Delightful Reading Kits https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/delightful-reading/ Previous e…
Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Recitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Recitation the Charlotte Mason way is more than just rote memorization. It's a chance for students to show how the ideas they've received have impacted them. // MENTIONED Scripture Memory System https://simplycharlottema…
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…