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Books & Reading, Home Education, Mother's Education
Santa’s Ultimate Guide: Gifts for the Classical, Charlotte Mason Mama

Oh yes, I did. I had so much fun! This started as a little project that I thought might be a list of the top-five gifts or the top-ten gifts, but it had a mind of its own and became a catalog of all the wonderful things we never think to ask for. It’s a helpful hint that can be sent to husbands or parents or whomever asks you what you want for Christmas. Also, it’s just plain fun to Continue Reading…
November 20, 2014
Seven Quick Takes: Facebook, Gift Guides, Watercolors, and More!

:: 1 :: Let’s start off with humor, shall we? This is from the Afterthoughts Facebook page: So now you see what you’re missing out on if you haven’t like my page yet. :: 2 :: Speaking of Facebook, something else you might be missing out on is the almost-nightly conversation about dinner. Here’s a good example. I don’t know about you, but talking about what I’m cooking {or not cooking} is something I always feel like doing at about 5pm each Continue Reading…
November 14, 2014
Educational Philosophy, Home Education
Myth: The point of composer study and picture study is to know about composers and artists as individual persons.

There is sometimes stress over composer biographies and artist biographies. What biography can I read with my children about these three artists and these three composers that we’re studying this year? How do I schedule it? What do I do? How do you fit this all in? Um. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: You don’t. At least, not in the sense that is usually implied. Do you know the history of music appreciation — Continue Reading…
October 12, 2014
Educational Philosophy, Home Education
Myth: You have to have tea-time in a CM education.

BY LIZZIE SMITH Let’s talk about tea-time. More precisely, let’s talk about not having tea-time. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, tea-time is the popular name for a delightful ritual in which the family gathers together to feed body and mind. You can read an inspiring overview of the practice here. While tea-time can be an excellent way to incorporate topics such as art, music, and poetry into the day, some have discovered that the burden of tea Continue Reading…
October 8, 2014