Blogging Homeschool Moms who use a Charlotte Mason Philosophy
I enjoy reading blogs. That peek into another mom's daily life offers inspiration and focus. Yes, in fact, I am doing enough in our homeschool. Or perhaps, no, I'm not doing enough in this area, but this blog gives me some great ideas for how to get on track!
Here are my favorite Charlotte Mason themed blogs. The authors are all homeschooling moms who know what they are talking about. These are not theorists but daily practitioners who don't gloss over the realities of educating your children at home. They may blog about other topics, of course, but CM's gentle style of home education permeates their posts.
My Favorite Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Blogs
These are simply my own opinions. There was no voting or official rating system. These blogs are ones that consistently impress me with being real, with being true to CM ideals, and with offering a heavy dose of inspiration. You know, the kind of blog that leaves you thinking, "I could do that!" And then you do!Here's the list in no certain order. Keep reading for a sneak peek at each blog. Then click over to see what goodies await in their archives.
Charlotte Mason blogs have their own carnival.
Harmony Art Mom
I LOVE this blog. Barb's blog categories include: Art Appreciation, Charlotte Mason, Classical Music, Garden, High School, Nature Journal, and Tapestry of Grace.
Harmony Art Mom is the host of Sketch Tuesday, a weekly drawing exercise in which she gives a sketch theme. Participants send her the images which she uploads to a Flickr account. She also is the author of Harmony Fine Arts Homeschool curriculum.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byIn the Sparrow's Nest
Melissa blogs about faith and homeschooling under a huge number of categories. Here is a sampling: Amphibian Study, Art and Music, Bible, Birding, Butterflies and Moths, Charlotte Mason, Dictation, Gardening, Hands On Learning, History, Language Arts, Math, Nature Crafts, Nature Journaling, and Poetry. Wow! There's not much related to a CM homeschool that Melissa doesn't blog about.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byHandbook of Nature Study
This blog is exactly what you need to incorporate nature study into your homeschool. You will be amazed at the free Outdoor Hour Challenges that are offered. These over 40 Outdoor Hour guides will give your nature walks a focus and will take you through a wide variety of topics -- from trees to insects. There are also posts about how to get started, materials that are helpful to have, and other tips.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byOur Journey Westward
Cindy's multitude of blogging categories include loads of helpful topics. Here is a sample: Art, Artist Study, Bible, Composer Study, Curriculum, Family, Field Trips, Foreign Language, Geography, Graphing, Handicrafts and Life Skills, Health, History, Lapbooking, Living Math, Nature Study, Notebooking, Spelling, Unit Studies, and Writing.
She's super crafty and creative. I love her ideas, always executed with a Charlotte Mason flair. She describes herself as using "a very eclectic style - mostly Charlotte Mason mixed with classical. We love unit studies, lapbooking and notebooking. And books, books, books! Personally, I love to encourage and inspire homeschoolers new and old."
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWasted Textbooks
This is my latest favorite blog! Get to know Laura Lee at Wasted Textbooks blog. She's a book lovin', cooking from scratch, CM homeschooling mom.
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When Children Love to Learn
by Elaine Cooper
When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason's Philosophy for Today
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Charlotte Mason Companion
by Karen Andreola
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning
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- JulieS JulieS Jan 28, 2010 @ 11:26 am
- This is a beautifully written and illustrated lens on using Charlotte Mason's ideas. Get twaddle free books from the library or recycle through buying
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- rydigga rydigga Apr 29, 2009 @ 9:45 am
- Hi Jimmie, A great lens with some beautiful imagery. Thanks for sharing.
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- HarmonyArtMom HarmonyArtMom Jan 23, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
- Another great lens Jimmie. I am humbled to be on the list with so many great bloggers.
I can not keep up with your lenses but I am determined to keep going until I read them all.
Thanks for sharing this with other families.
Barb-Harmony Art MOm
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- Cindy Cindy Dec 20, 2008 @ 5:55 am
- Jimmie! WOW! I really don't know what to say. To be added to such a fine list of CM Bloggers is very humbling. Very. I appreciate you taking the time to make such a lens AND finding my blog worthy enough to add. Where's your blog on this list?? :o)
Many Blessings and Merry Christmas!
Cindy
by Jimmie
Hello! I am a homeschooling, stay at home mom who loves to teach and learn. I enjoy cooking from scratch, blogging, photography, and traveling, but I...
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