Narration is an essential activity to reinforce critical thinking and literature analysis. In my home, narration is a daily activity. As I have discovered daily activities can lack a certain luster after some time. Narration was no exception and after sometime was in need a tune up. So I found a way that requires little space, effort, money and time but adds in fun and excitement. I created narration flip cards. Narration Flip Cards Supplies: colored index cards (if you can find the ones with holes already punched in that would be great) hole puncher, if you did not find … Continue reading →

Over the past eight years, my homeschool has enjoyed implementing Charlotte Mason methods into every area of study. Many homeschool parents have questions over how to employ the method. The method is not difficult yet it may not suit every homeschooling situation. The following overview and brief outline of the hallmark Charlotte Mason basics may help you determine if the fit is good for your family. Overview of the Charlotte Mason Method: Charlotte Mason was a British educator who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Her method is centered on the idea that education is three-pronged: atmosphere, discipline, … Continue reading →