blessed2fosteradopt Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I am looking for books, curriculum that follow the CM method, etc. I really seem to be drawn to her learning style. I am looking ahead for my preschoolers. Aside from reading with them what should I be doing? I know I definitely fall short in the amount of their outside time but we live in cookie cutter suburbia and it is currently averaging 92 degrees and the humidity is stiffling. Any suggestions for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easygoer Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Some of the more comprehensive sites: http://www.amblesideonline.org/ http://simplycharlottemason.com/ http://www.secularcm.com/ http://www.tanglewoodeducation.com And Catherine Levison's site is: http://www.charlottemasoneducation.com/ I have read both of her books (Charlotte Mason Education and More Charlotte Mason Education) and IMHO they are worth reading but I'd suggest borrowing them not necessarily buying them (I think one read is probably good.) For your little ones, I agree that reading living books and unstructured play with as much nature as possible is your best start. I understand the Heart of Dakota is CM-inspired, by I'm not personally familiar with it other than reading their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Well, I'm by no means an expert. I'm looking also, but I can share what I've found. www.simplycharlottemason.com - she has some ideas for different ways to narrate what you're reading that might be fun for you. Drawing, dramatizing, etc. www.charlottemasonhelp.com - it's a schedule for the Higher Up and Further In curriculum that's based on Ambleside onlline Heart of Dakota is pretty CM (except for grammar - they start earlier than CM recommended.) I'm sure others will chime in with other ideas. Those are the places I frequent the most. I'm also really drawn to unit studies and will probably do them through the summers. I really like what I see of Christian Cottage Unit Studies! They look like so much fun! (I know, just what you needed - more choices:lol:!) Blessings in you search!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariasmommy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I've enjoyed several of the resources from www.simplycharlottemason.com The Early Years and Laying Down the Rails are espcailly pertinent to the preschool years. I recommend reading her original writings, too, if you haven't already - some of what she actually wrote is quite different from some curriculm I've seen that claim to be follow her ideas. You don't have to rigidly follow all her ideas if you don't agree with them, but it's good to know what she actually said. :) I recommend these editions http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dus-stripbooks-tree&field-keywords=%22Charlotte+Mason%22+Wilder as they are much easier to read than the set I originally purchased. :) HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyagain Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I see easygoer beat me to the post:tongue_smilie:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariasmommy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Simply Charlotte Mason is popular - for good reason, I think!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMinNC Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I love Living Books Curriculum - http://www.livingbookscurriculum.com, though I've used only the Grade 3. I would read the original homeschooling series by Charlotte Mason herself, or at least start with Vol 1. A Charlotte Mason Education and More Charlotte Mason Education by Catherine Levison are good for nitty-gritty how to's. For the Children's Sake is another excellent book, imo. I also think My Father's World is quite good - I've used preschool and K and they're both quite Charlotte Mason-esque. (That's a word, right?) HTH, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Well, this is not a curriculum but the book 'When Children Love to Learn" by Elaine Cooper, really helped me get a grasp about what CM was all about. The book is written for CM schools but it is quite helpful for homeschoolers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Wonderful blog--not updated anymore but worth a few hours in the archives :) Understanding Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Childlight USA is coming out with a curriculum later this year. I suspect it will be along the lines of "When Children Love to Learn." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) I only have one thing new from a Catholic perspective there is http://www.materamabilis.org/ Which is kind of like Ambleside Online for Catholics, however I think the rec's are good just sub out your own faith for the religious ed part- I think the curriculum rec's are more thorough in ways than ambleside, but booklists not as complete. Edited June 19, 2010 by soror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have some links in these 2 blog posts - some are repeats in this thread but not all. We are eclectic but CM heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Has anyone watched either of the CM videos at SimplyCharlottemason.com? Video1 Video2 Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 And here is another link from WTM. It is SWB's article. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/charlotte-mason-education/ I also like Queen Homeschool for the early years. We just got Language Lessons for Litle Ones, Volume One, and my dd LOVES it! Very little writing, lots of narration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Isn't Elizabeth Foss CMish? http://ebeth.typepad.com/ I think is her blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) Has anyone watched either of the CM videos at SimplyCharlottemason.com? Video1 Video2 Jan I have both of these and HIGHLY recommend them both! I have read a lot of CM things, including her 6 volumes, and these 2 things have been the most helpful when it comes to implementing CM. ETA: Along with this http://simplycharlottemason.com/books/planning-your-charlotte-mason-education/ from SCM. You have the perfect makings of a CM education :). Edited June 19, 2010 by coralloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have learned much about CM while looking into using Heart of Dakota. I also liked For the Children's Sake when first starting out. This link is especially helpful for learning how to go about dictation: http://www.amblesideonline.org/LanguageArts.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Thank you all so much. It looks like I have a lot to get started with. Time is on my side this time around. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I am not sure if A Charlotte Mason Companion has been mentioned. I like it better than the Levison books. Levison is great for a quick read and a good how-to book. ACMC is more of a fireside read. Primary Language Lessons and Intermediate Language Lessons are great LA books for grades 2-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 I just bought the CM Companion on the FS boards (gotta love 'em). I love the SCM resources and the other curriculum suggestions. Thank you! Best of all was the link provided by Pentecostal Mom to the SWB article. Through it, I found a link to a day in the life of homeschooling with SWB. Let me tell you that was so uplifting. A great read for all moms, especially frazzled ones like me!! Blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I didn't see this one listed: http://www.charlottemasonhelp.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I don't think Queen has been mentioned. They offer some wonderful books and curricula as well as encouragement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann@thebeach Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 http://www.secularcm.com has lots of great info, blog links, and a forum that need to get active again ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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