Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling (video)

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The weekly Simply Charlotte Mason homeschooling video podcast with Sonya Shafer

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What Does Charlotte Mason High School Look Like?
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Today at 3:06 PM

Here's a look at how you can schedule high school work while still using the wonderful Charlotte Mason Method in your home school.


Do Charlotte Mason Methods Work in High School?
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07/01/2026

Can you keep using the Charlotte Mason Method with high school students? Absolutely!


Charlotte Mason Is Not Just Living Books
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06/24/2026

If you thought Charlotte Mason was only about living books, think again! Here are the subjects that use "things" for living ideas.


How Charlotte Mason Science Lessons Include Atmosphere, Discipline, and Life
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06/17/2026

Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life. How does that look in your science lessons?


Living Books about Modern Times for High School Students
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06/10/2026

Wonderful books about Modern Times history that will engage your high school students.


Living Books about Modern Times for Middle School Students
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06/03/2026

These are the books your middle schoolers should read for Modern Times history.


Living Books about Modern Times for Elementary Students
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05/27/2026

Your students in grade 1–4 will love these books about Modern history.


Living Books about Modern Times for Your Whole Family
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05/20/2026

Two great books about the Modern Era that your whole family can enjoy together.


Homeschooling with Chronic Illness and Pain
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05/13/2026

Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to discuss homeschooling with chronic illness.


Living Books about Ancient Times for High School Students
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05/05/2026

These are our top picks for books your high school students should read when studying Ancient Times.


Living Books about Ancient Times for Middle School Students
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04/29/2026

These are our top picks for living books about Ancient Times for middle schoolers.

Living Books about Ancient Times for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about Ancient Times for Elementary Students
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04/22/2026

These are our top picks for books your elementary students should read when studying Ancient Times.

Living Books about Ancient Times for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about Ancient Times for the Whole Family
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04/15/2026

These are the books your whole family will enjoy together when studying Ancient history.

Living Books about Ancient Times for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Preparing Children for Adulthood with Charlotte Mason
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04/08/2026

Sonya is joined by Laura Pitney to talk about how Charlotte Mason supports our students even after they become adults and leave our homes.

Preparing Children for Adulthood with Charlotte Mason originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about Early Modern History for High School Students
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04/01/2026

If your high school student is studying the Early Modern time period, these are the books you'll want to know about.

Living Books about Early Modern History for High School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living History Books about Early Modern History for Middle School Students
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03/25/2026

Here are some great living books for middle school students who are studying Early Modern history.

Living History Books about Early Modern History for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about Early Modern History for Elementary Students
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03/18/2026

These are our top books for elementary students who are studying Early Modern history.

Living Books about Early Modern History for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family
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03/11/2026

Our top picks for your whole family to read together for a study of Early Modern history in your home school.

Living Books about Early Modern History for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum
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03/04/2026

Sonya sits down with Katie Thacker to share the story behind the new curriculum from Simply Charlotte Mason.

The Story Behind Simply Charlotte Mason’s New Curriculum originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students
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02/25/2026

Our top living books for high school students studying the Middle Ages time period in history.

Living Books about the Middle Ages for High School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students
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02/18/2026

Here are our favorite living books about the Middle Ages for middle school students.

Living Books about the Middle Ages for Middle School Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students
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02/11/2026

Top living books about the Middle Ages for elementary age students to use in your home school for history lessons.

Living Books about the Middle Ages for Elementary Students originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family
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02/04/2026

Here are our top picks for living books to use for the whole family for homeschool history lessons on the Middle Ages.

Living Books about the Middle Ages for the Whole Family originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way
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01/28/2026

With the Charlotte Mason method of living books and narration, history comes to life for your homeschool students.

How to Teach History the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


How to Teach Geography the Charlotte Mason Way
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01/21/2026

Geography lessons in a Charlotte Mason home school are much more than facts about population and GDP! Find out how you can introduce your students to the people and places of our world.

How to Teach Geography the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way
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01/14/2026

Getting your students into the Word of God is the most important thing you can do in your home school.

How to Teach Bible the Charlotte Mason Way originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


An Interview with a Second Generation Charlotte Mason Homeschool Mom
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01/07/2026

Sonya is joined by her daughter Ruth to chat about how growing up being taught the Charlotte Mason way and how using CM in her own homeschool has been a benefit.

An Interview with a Second Generation Charlotte Mason Homeschool Mom originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Tool of Creating for Lifelong Learning
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12/17/2025

Expressing what you've learned creatively is a powerful tool for self-education.

The Tool of Creating for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Tool of Memorizing for Lifelong Learning
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12/10/2025

With the Charlotte Mason Method, your student doesn't memorize a fact until she's grasped the idea behind it.

The Tool of Memorizing for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Tool of Notebooking for Lifelong Learning
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12/03/2025

Here's a look at the four notebooks used for Charlotte Mason homeschooling, and why they are better than traditional worksheets.

The Tool of Notebooking for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Tool of Telling for Lifelong Learning
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11/26/2025

If your student can tell about something, she has truly grasped it. It's another tool for self-education.

The Tool of Telling for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


The Tool of Reading for Self-Education
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11/19/2025

Reading with full attention is a skill that will equip your student to self-education for life. // MENTIONED Previous episodes in this series https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/series/6-tools-for-self-education/ Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/overview-chart/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-tool-of-reading-for-lifelong-learning/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast ...


The Tool of Observation for Lifelong Learning
11/12/2025

The skill of observation is crucial to lifelong learning. Here's how you can help your student build that skill.

The Tool of Observation for Lifelong Learning originally appeared on Simply Charlotte Mason.


Six Tools for Self-Education
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11/05/2025

If your student can do six simple practices, he can learn for himself for life. // FOR MORE Simply Charlotte Mason Curriculum https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/six-tools-for-self-education/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/six-tools-for-self-education/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact...


Good Habits without Rewards
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10/29/2025

If rewards are not what we use to motivate, how can we guide our children to grow in good habits? // MENTIONED Laying Down the Rails for Children https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-without-rewards/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/habits-without-rewards/ Upcoming...


How to Find and Use Extra Living Books
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10/22/2025

We are blessed to live in a world that is full of good living books—so many that we can't schedule them all in our history curriculum! We've made free lists of "bonus" living books available to you. Here's how to find them and use them in your home school. // MENTIONED Free Bonus Titles Living Books List https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/overview-chart/history/bonus-living-books/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: ht...


Snatching Sunny Moments
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10/15/2025

Charlotte Mason gave us permission to put homeschooling on pause to snatch a sunny moment. Here's how occasionally taking an unexpected break can benefit your home school. // MENTIONED For the Children's Sake https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/for-the-childrens-sake/ Four ways to schedule your school year https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/4-ways-to-schedule-your-homeschool-year/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com...


What Is a Living Idea?
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10/08/2025

Charlotte Mason homeschoolers often talk about living ideas. But what is a living idea and how do you know you're giving them to your students? // MENTIONED What Is a Living Book? https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-a-living-book-sounds-like/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/what-is-a-living-idea/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason...


5 Tips for Self Care for Homeschool Moms
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10/01/2025

Is your home school feeling stale? Here are five self-care ideas that will help you refresh yourself as a homeschool parent. // MENTIONED Sample weekly schedules https://simplycharlottemason.com/planning/curriculum-guide/overview-chart/#individual Smooth and Easy Days free e-book https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/smooth-easy-days-with-charlotte-mason/ // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/5-tips-for-self-care-for-homeschool-moms/#audio Read the blog...


The Advice I Would Give My Younger Self
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09/24/2025

Laura Pitney joins Sonya to share the life-changing advice she would want her younger self to know. // FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplycharlottemason/ Facebook News: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyCM SCM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1445273695729787/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/simplycm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyCM SCM Forum: https://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ Subscribe Listen to the audio version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-advice-i-would-give-my-younger-self/#audio Read the blog post version of the podcast https://simplycharlottemason.com/blog/the-advice-i-would-give-my-younger-self/ Upcoming Events https://simplycharlottemason.com/events-speaking/ Contact Us https://simplycharlottemason.com/contact/ Tags: #CharlotteMason #homeschool