Christ-centred guidance rooted in the Charlotte Mason philosophy.
In the season of mothering and educating my children, I began the habit of observing the seasons and trying to make each one special by thoughtfully planning activities that would bring a bit of what the season has to offer to our attention. This has helped us live in the moment, slow down, and notice …
Each Thursday I’ll be sharing a post from the archives—words written in earlier seasons of my homeschooling journey that still hold meaning and encouragement for today. I spent 15 years home educating my daughters at a time when home education in the UK was very much the road less travelled. Instead of following the traditional …
As a long-time Charlotte Mason homeschooling mum, I’ve been reflecting on the many rich elements that shaped our learning journey over the years. Among them, nature study has stood out as a quiet yet powerful thread—one that not only nourished our understanding of science, but helped form lifelong relationships with the natural world. In …
Summer is the perfect season for a seaside nature study—though, in truth, the coastline offers treasures in every weather and time of year. Some of our most fascinating finds have come after a blustery winter’s storm, when the sea gives up secrets tucked away beneath the waves. This post is a glimpse into our homeschooling …
Its January and traditionally that means its the month of the Big Garden Birdwatch. I’m publishing this article early so that you have plenty of time to register your participation and get prepared. In our homeschool we have enjoyed participating in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch each year. It’s a fantastic way of being part …
