Empowering Resources
I've had several people ask me about what curriculum I use etc. So, I wanted to share some of the books and websites that have inspired my husband and I along this home school journey.
When I was first getting started, two bits of advice I received stuck with me.
First was to begin with the source. What I mean is, don't just read what other people are saying about how to do a Charlotte Mason education or whatever philosophy attracts you. Read the actual words from the person behind the movement to see if it fully resonates with your values. Get to know education and what its roots are and where you stand, if you plan to spend a large majority of your days trying to apply it with your treasured children. This has been emphasized by another writer in this interesting blog post, and I have found it to be true.
The other bit of advice is to start basic and then focus on implementing one new thing at a time in your home so you don't get overwhelmed. I think I would have already crashed and burned and probably quit if I had not heeded this one!
I hope you find something helpful here. I've found homeschooling to be deeply meaningful to my life and my children as well!
When I was first getting started, two bits of advice I received stuck with me.
First was to begin with the source. What I mean is, don't just read what other people are saying about how to do a Charlotte Mason education or whatever philosophy attracts you. Read the actual words from the person behind the movement to see if it fully resonates with your values. Get to know education and what its roots are and where you stand, if you plan to spend a large majority of your days trying to apply it with your treasured children. This has been emphasized by another writer in this interesting blog post, and I have found it to be true.
The other bit of advice is to start basic and then focus on implementing one new thing at a time in your home so you don't get overwhelmed. I think I would have already crashed and burned and probably quit if I had not heeded this one!
I hope you find something helpful here. I've found homeschooling to be deeply meaningful to my life and my children as well!
Helpful Reads
Some of the most practical and inspiring parenting (not just homeschooling) advice I have ever read, has come from these books. I have heard several seasoned mothers say "I wish I would have read these years ago!"
The Original Homeschool Series - practical, thorough, inspiring!
For the Children's Sake - the book that started it all for me!
When Children Love to Learn
Blogs & Sites
Get a taste of homeschool life from others who are living out their education!
Childlight USA - insipration on many topics
Ambleside Online - free curriculum we follow
Sage Parnassus - encouragement & helpful how-to's
Fisher Academy - homeschooling in Peru!
Book of Centuries - inspiring notebooking
Barefoot Voyage - life as mom of 2
Aut2BHome - homeschool and special needs
Inspiring Audios
Download some encouragement to your MP3 player and listen on the go. (Dads too!)
Great for getting your brain started on what is it to have a 'thinking love' of your kids.
Susan Schaeffer Macauley Interview
L'Abri Lectures Library - search for Susan Schaeffer Macauley's 2-part "Education is for Life"
also search this site for "Education" by Susan Schaeffer Macauley
Other Things
Living Education Retreat - a fresh and inspiring yearly event my husband and I attend
Truth Beauty, Goodness - a look at our little homeschool community
Some of the most practical and inspiring parenting (not just homeschooling) advice I have ever read, has come from these books. I have heard several seasoned mothers say "I wish I would have read these years ago!"
The Original Homeschool Series - practical, thorough, inspiring!
For the Children's Sake - the book that started it all for me!
When Children Love to Learn
Blogs & Sites
Get a taste of homeschool life from others who are living out their education!
Childlight USA - insipration on many topics
Ambleside Online - free curriculum we follow
Sage Parnassus - encouragement & helpful how-to's
Fisher Academy - homeschooling in Peru!
Book of Centuries - inspiring notebooking
Barefoot Voyage - life as mom of 2
Aut2BHome - homeschool and special needs
Inspiring Audios
Download some encouragement to your MP3 player and listen on the go. (Dads too!)
Great for getting your brain started on what is it to have a 'thinking love' of your kids.
Susan Schaeffer Macauley Interview
L'Abri Lectures Library - search for Susan Schaeffer Macauley's 2-part "Education is for Life"
also search this site for "Education" by Susan Schaeffer Macauley
Other Things
Living Education Retreat - a fresh and inspiring yearly event my husband and I attend
Truth Beauty, Goodness - a look at our little homeschool community
The Charlotte Mason Digital Archives
Images of actual artifacts from Charlotte Mason's teacher training college in Ambleside, England
CLICK HERE TO VIEW!
Images of actual artifacts from Charlotte Mason's teacher training college in Ambleside, England
CLICK HERE TO VIEW!