Nancy Kelly -Guidance for Your Charlotte Mason Homeschool and Life
Peace. Such an important topic for our homeschools and lives. I would like to share with you a little-known booklet titled Parents Are Peacemakers, Six Talks with Parents on Bringing Up Children by Charlotte Mason biographer, Essex Cholmondeley. Written in 1944, its purpose was to introduce parents to the PNEU and the philosophy that shaped it. I think it offers…
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Since studying O’Keeffe, The Lawrence Tree is a popular perspective (14dd) As I prepare for the Grace to Build Retreat next weekend, I have been steeping myself in all things peace-related for my talk, The Importance of Peace. Often, as I consult with moms and dads, the following questions need to be addressed – “What do I say ‘yes’…
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“The Book of Centuries is a great joy to the owner, and even in these busy days it is possible to find some time, however short, to add an illustration from time to time.” – G.M. Bernau, “The Book of Centuries”, PR Vol. 29 One of the biggest requests that I receive is , “Can you share your…
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Today I have something really special for you! I just re-listened to this plenary session presented at the 2017 Living Education Retreat. The humor, honesty and inspiration from the students on their educational journey with Charlotte Mason is priceless. You will hear a brief introduction by me followed by Gabe, Lizzie, Levi, Liam, and Liz delivering a short speech and…
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While leafing through the pages in the Charlotte Mason Digital Archives, I chanced upon this letter from A MOTHER. She shares this insightful list of aphorisms (pithy observations that contain general truths). It made me wonder what her “long period of suffering” was. This one is my favorite – “When portions of life are stormy, and buffet you, remember the…
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As I read, read, read through the Charlotte Mason Digital Archives about Shakespeare, as well as prepare for King Lear in our TBG Community this fall, I am struck by the word “enjoy”. Over and over again, I read of teachers saying how the students, even the youngest, enjoy Shakespeare! It is my hope that your students do, too. Or…
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I am often asked “What is your favorite Bible Atlas?” I am happy to share my favorites with you! But first let me say that the best atlas, Bible or otherwise, is the one you will use and become familiar with. We use our atlases daily and each child has their go-to atlas, so we keep them in one convenient…
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I have never been to the Pacific Northwest! On September 29th, I will be heading to Puget Sound to lead a retreat (oxymoron?) with Amber Vanderpol and her team. This is a smaller retreat (my favorite kind) with only a limited number of spaces left. It is at the stunning Palisades Retreat Center. Here is the link for more information…
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Method not system, living not dead, spirit not letter, thought not recipes – all these things should be kept in mind as we prepare for the upcoming school year. Normally we think of recipes as a good thing – something that you must keep in order to achieve the desired outcome. Not so in this instance, not so with a…
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