The Charlotte Mason Method
Charlotte Mason Cottage
You are invited to spend a year in the home of a homeschooling mother who uses the Charlotte Mason method of education, combining this "gentle art of learning" with Montessori centers, living literature studies, and observation of the Roman Catholic liturgical year within the framework of real life learning. This list will serves only as a journal in the life of a family who uses the CM method. It is not a discussion medium.
CM Audiobooks
CM Audiobooks was created to allow homeschooling parents the ability to share MP3 files of personal book readings. These audiobooks are of Twaddle-free books per the Charlotte Mason method and specifically created for those using the Ambleside Online curriculum. Anyone using the Charlotte Mason method is welcome to join and participate by reading books.
Sonlight Curriculum-Charlotte Mason
This is a list for homeschooling moms using Sonlight curriculum, whether just parts of it or the full curriculum, and incorporating the educational methods and ideas of Charlotte Mason into their homes.
Time for Tea E-Zine
Time for Tea is a quarterly email magazine which features articles on homeschooling with a lifestyle of real learning in the Charlotte Mason Style.
AmblesideOnline Facebook Group
Connect with thousands of Charlotte Mason homeschoolers who are using the free AmblesideOnline homeschool curriculum for grades K-12. Ask questions, get support, and learn more about using this curriculum.
CM-Waldorf
This list is designed for those interested in the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling with a Waldorf twist. Topics for discussion will be geared towards combining these two approaches successfully, and any other related issues.
Christian Classical Charlotte Mason
This is a loop for Christians who are combining classical education methods with Charlotte Mason ideas in their homeschools.
CM Families of the South
The purpose of this loop is to encourage homeschooling families living in the Southern states who are trying to incorporate the philosophy of Charlotte Mason in their homes in their efforts to raise their children with an enthusiasm for learning.
Classical Ed Books
This is a free email loop for those educating their children with classical materials. Anyone may post want to buy (WTB) or for sale (FS) ads on this list.
Charlotte Mason Mothers - North Carolina
CM-MothersNC is a local homeschool support group in the Triangle area of North Carolina for mothers who are utilizing Charlotte Mason's teachings in home education. This is a Christian homeschool group, but welcomes anyone who aspires to provide a Charlotte Mason style home education for their children.
CM Curricula
This list is for the buying and selling of resources (biographies,poetry and art books, teacher resources, etc.) that are in conformity with the Charlotte Mason "twaddle-free" philosophy. This is strictly a buying and selling list.
Bookroom-For Sale
Are you tired of wading through FS listings to find Living Books for homeschooling? Here they are for sale, unadulterated--no textbooks, no twaddle--just the best of the best for classical educators, Robinson Curriculum users, Charlotte Mason teachers, unschoolers, or any eclectic blend!
Charlotte Mason Group for Fruity Catholics
Fruity Catholics are Catholics who are doing their best to practice the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, especially Charity. This group discusses the Charlotte Mason philosophy of homeschooling from a Catholic perspective.
7 Characteristics of a Charlotte Mason Education
If you’ve been homeschooling for long, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Charlotte Mason. Her educational principles, which she developed in 19th century England, offer much to homeschooling children and families alike. But what exactly is a Charlotte Mason education? How can we know if it will work well for our family? Use this overview of seven Charlotte Mason-style characteristics to help you decide.
What is the Charlotte Mason Method?
The Charlotte Mason Method is based on the philosophy of the 19th century British educator, Charlotte Mason. It has its foundation in the belief that a child is a whole person who deserves to be educated in a well-rounded way. This method encourages using living books with rich language, studies in nature, art, and music, and habit formation that encourages learning.
Charlotte Mason eLEARN (CMeLEARN)
CMeLEARN (Charlotte Mason eLEARN) is a homeschool group serving families in the Greater Charlotte area, composed of Christian families who welcome anyone interested in learning about the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. CMeLEARN offers an ongoing study of Charlotte Mason for teachers using various resources.
The Bookroom
The Bookroom is for homeschooling families using "living books" and other educational materials designed to delight the interested learner. Members vary in educational style, including classical educators, unschoolers, and Charlotte Mason teachers as well as members who borrow from a variety of educational philosophies.
Support4HomeSchool
This is an email group of Christian homeschoolers who teach their children using living literature.
Charlotte Mason Help
The Higher Up and Further In Curriculum is based upon two cycles of history in chronological order with a strong emphasis on character development and Biblical world view. They strive to adhere to Charlotte Mason's principles by following her methods in The Original Homeschooling Series and are offering this program and schedules to anyone who may be interested free of charge.
Classical Lite Homeschoolers
Classical Lite is a group for families that like many parts of Classical or Charlotte Mason methodologies, but choose to have a less restrictive learning environment for their children. This list is for families who see the merits in both, Classical education AND Relaxed-Unschooling methodologies— families who wish to incorporate more of the later methods in their home or have children that learn best with Classical educational methods and the other family members are relaxed-unschoolers. Those who utilize child-led Unit Studies are also encouraged to join.
Starting Charlotte Mason from Scratch
This is part of a series of videos offered by Simply Charlotte Mason. In this video, Sonya Shafer talks about ways to implement the ideas and methods of Charlotte Mason into your homeschooling. The information is useful for both those who are starting out and those who wish to improve their use of this method in their own homeschooling.
Classical Review
This is a list for homeschooling mothers; specifically those using Charlotte Mason's approach, to broaden their knowledge and horizons by reading some of the classic books that Charlotte Mason recommended and by listening to classical music.
Catholic Charlotte Mason
Online support group for Catholics interested in the Charlotte Mason method.
