Helpful resources for home education, particularly those in line with the philosophy of Charlotte Mason
Sally Clarkson is one of my main sources for all things home education and parenting. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience from educating her own for children who are now all very accomplished adults.
Educating the WholeHearted Child by Clay Clarkson
The works of Charlotte Mason, especially this first volume, are insightful guides for how to educate your child as a whole person—a little soul created in the image of God.
Home Education: Charlotte Mason's Original Home Schooling Series, ...
This book is written as a novel but it illustrates ways to conduct nature studies with your children, offering lots of interesting ideas for all four seasons.
Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study Story
Wondergarten (created by Lisa and Nathaniel Santa Cruz) is a curriculum based on the Waldorf philosophy of education, which is very nature-based. They have beautiful artwork, original music, creative storytelling (they have a free podcast where you c...
Books
Sonya Chafer’s company, Simply Charlotte Mason, has a wealth of resources, both online and in print. She successfully educated her children and has lots of firsthand experience with Charlotte Mason’s methods.
About Us
The Simply Charlotte Mason podcast has been one of the best resources for introducing me to the basics of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education. Sonya Shafer does an excellent job explaining various concepts and methods.
Weekly Audio and Video Podcasts
This wonderful book gives you inspiration for each month of the year for how to cultivate habits and traditions that create connection in your family. I love the mix of personal stories and practical ideas.