Grandma was visiting. (I’m Grandma.) I was staying at my daughter Sophia’s house. One misty morning she telephoned her husband when he was at work. My grandson and I couldn’t help overhearing. According to the neighborhood’s online community, two bear cubs were sighted in the vicinity. “That means a mother bear is somewhere nearby, too,” …
Editor’s note: Today we are pleased to share chapter 6 of the new book by Karen Andreola entitled Mother Culture – For a Happy Homeschool. This exclusive excerpt entitled “Twice Blessed” is used by permission. Read by Ashley Olander. The family who takes part in the Gentle Art of Learning (what I call Charlotte Mason’s …
Way-back-when, I remember being confronted with the topic of Learning Styles. It was a popular conference talk. It popped up in home school magazines. The speaker or magazine article challenged me to figure out which Style triggered the most learning in my student. The teacher might have several students who each learn best by means …
Editor’s Note: My first introduction into the world of Charlotte Mason was not through For the Children’s Sake, like I know it was for many others; it was through Karen Andreola’s lovely purple book, A Charlotte Mason Companion. It gave me firm footing in philosophy and a glimpse into the day-to-day or how-to of a Charlotte …