Hi everyone! We are working on finishing up our homeschool year, since we are all ready for our brand new year! In previous posts, I have shared how our homeschool will be changing big time in the coming year. In light of that, I have been doing lots and lots of research on the Charlotte Mason method. Today, I want to share with you some of my favorite Charlotte Mason resources that I have come across so far.
These resources cover everything from the CM homeschooling method, curriculum, and Mother Culture (for the homeschooling mother). Now, keep in mind, these are just my personal favorites that I have found in my research. I know there are tons more resources out there that I just haven't stumbled upon yet. If you have any additional Charlotte Mason resources that I don't have here, please share down in the comments!
Books
- Home Education, by Charlotte Mason. This is the first book in the Charlotte Mason series. I did read the modern English version, as Miss Mason's Victorian style was hard for me to read. This was a great book to get acquainted with Charlotte Mason's thoughts on education.
- A Charlotte Mason Companion, by Karen Andreola. I recently did a review on this book. It gave me a good overview of the Charlotte Mason method, as well as tons of ideas to incorporate that method into all the different subjects. Even though I've read it through, I will be referring back to it frequently, especially during our first year.
- Mother Culture, also by Karen Andreola. I have not read this book all the way through yet. I have flipped through it and started it. I already can tell this is going to be a great resource for me as a homeschooling mother.
Those are the only books I have read so far about the Charlotte Mason method. I do plan to eventually read the rest of Charlotte Mason's series. I want to try and read the original versions as stiff books for my mother culture reading. There are other books out there that will eventually make it to my reading list. I recently ordered Consider This: Charlotte Mason and the Classical Tradition, by Karen Glass.
Curriculum Resources
Ambleside Online. This was my favorite Charlotte Mason resource for a long time! This is a free CM curriculum site that provides complete booklists, schedules, and resources for each year, grades 0-12. Now, there are some things you will have to gather yourself and purchase (math, language arts, etc.), but many of the books they recommend are public domain and can be opened or downloaded in your favorite reading app. Also, you can always use your library, or just purchase the books if you're trying to build a home library. Even though this wasn't our main curriculum, I have used the booklists and recommendations for nature study, composers, artists, and more for years to supplement our curriculum.
Simply Charlotte Mason. This is the main curriculum I will be using in our next year to help us transition over to the CM method. I came upon this site when searching for a different language arts & writing program. I just fell in love with the resources and suggestions there!
My Father's World. Now, while this curriculum is not fully Charlotte Mason, I have to plug it here. It is what we started out with and used for nearly 12 years. This curriculum incorporates CM, along with the Classical and Unit Study methods. And it's what turned me on to the Charlotte Mason method in the first place. Even though we are switching away from it, I still recognize it as a great curriculum, and I still highly recommend it!
Websites/Blogs
Simply Charlotte Mason. Yes, just like the curriculum site, Sonya Shafer maintains a blog on that site. I do prefer watching her videos, which I will link below, but there's all kinds of good info on the blog as well.
AfterThoughts Blog. Brandy has been using the AmblesideOnline curriculum with her children for years and has tons and TONS of information in her blog posts! This blog contains lots of good CM info, booklists, printables, and so much more!
Sage Parnassus. I just very recently found this blog, and have yet to explore it deeply. But just from what I've read so far, and the content menu, I know I will be referring back to it frequently as a resource in our new school year.
Simply Convivial. Mystie combines Classical and Charlotte Mason. I love her posts not only about homeschooling, but homemaking as well! In my opinion, many different homeschoolers can find something useful on her blog.
Homeschool Solutions with Pam Barnhill. Pam also incorporates some Charlotte Mason into her homeschool. I just love her morning basket, ideas, and encouragement she has for homeschoolers!
Again, I know there are many other websites and blogs out there for Charlotte Mason Homeschooling! With all the perusing I've been doing with the above lately, I just haven't discovered them yet. 😉
Podcasts/YouTube
As of late, I think podcasts and videos are my favorite way to absorb the Charlotte Mason way of life. I have really been enjoying the following.
Scolé Sisters. You will recognize the 3 hosts of this podcast from a few of the blogs above! This is my absolute favorite podcast right now. I've been binge-listening starting with the first episode, trying to make my way to the current one. So much great information and inspiration!
A Delectable Education. Another great podcast that I felt like I had to start at the beginning and catch up.
Simply Charlotte Mason. Now, this is also available as a podcast. But, since I prefer watching on YouTube when I can, that's what I'm linking here. Again, lots of great information, especially if you're using any Simply Charlotte Mason curriculum.
Those are the podcasts I'm currently stalking. Again, I know there are more, including some of the bloggers I listed above that run their own podcasts. But, I like to pick a few and catch up. Then, I will add another. It's just how I roll!
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So, the above are all my current favorite Charlotte Mason resources that I just had to share with you all. The more I absorb and learn, the more I feel that I made the right choice to switch over. And, the more I see that the Charlotte Mason method is not just for that certain part of your day when you're "doing school." It really can become a beautiful way of life. ❤️
Thank you so much for reading! If you have any other resources that would be helpful in the Charlotte Mason journey, please share them in the comments below. Have a great day!
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