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Come on in! This is a place where you can connect with other homeschoolers in Minnesota and surrounding areas who are using or maybe just thinking about using Charlotte Mason's methods. Feel free to ask questions, share stories or start a discussion in the Forum. Small groups and co-ops can use this site to keep their groups updated and in touch with each other. We plan to have a cornucopia of resources, links, events and other helps for you. Come alongside others in your area as we implement Mason's methods together!
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While there are many CM resources all over the Internet, we want to hear what CMers in our region are doing. We want to highlight the where, what, and how of CM education in Minnesota and our next-door neighbors. Your input and participation will be a valuable asset - so please contribute!
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Garden Musings
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A Mother's Day Excursion
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A post from Donna on books!
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Guests and Living
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Ukranian Eggs
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The art of enjoying nature
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Math In the Kitchen
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
In this 30 minute audio interview, Jim Carroll of Living Books Curriculum has a conversation with Nancy Kelly about homeschooling, high school and the Charlotte Mason method.
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In this next audio interview, Dr. Donna Johnson talks about her experiences implementing the Charlotte Mason method. Listen here.
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In this next audio interview, Dr. Donna Johnson talks about her experiences implementing the Charlotte Mason method. Listen here.
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Beginning a Charlotte Mason Education (Or How to Begin Your Journey Into Delightful Living) by Gladys Schaefer
Inquiries Angel, a beautiful young mom, very pregnant with their second child, caught me after class to ask me about homeschooling. I started gushing about Charlotte Mason. Their first child, a five year old, is one of the delights of our church. His joy in life and his easy ability to make friends with any [...]
The Gypsy’s Garden by Hannah Schaefer Ezell
Hello sweet friends! I hope that this thought finds you each well and happy as we come to the ending of another school year and the beginning of a new free-learning period that is summertime. As I look back over this school year, I have to say that I am considerably more learned than I [...]
The Beauty of Aesthetics by Lori Lawing
ON May 2, 2012 The Scream (one of Edvard Munch’s four originals) sold for $120 million at Sotheby’s. Why? What is it about this painting? Is it the haunting expression of the androgynous figure? The wispy curves of the face and fiord? The blood-red sky? Whatever it is, it strikes me. Something is going on [...]
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Charissa MacInnis replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"Thank you Nancy and Melissa!
So sometimes we look for concrete things to help explain or connect to the abstract that we already have recognized.
Sometimes learning starts with concrete and leads to abstract, and sometimes it's the other way…"
Melissa Holmberg replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"Thanks, Nancy. I was trying to think of some examples where the opposite would be true, but wasn't coming up with them. I agree that children do sometimes learn the abstract first - then through their experiences, whether hands-on, listening,…"
Nancy Kelly replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"I think we need to be careful in assuming that learning starts with concrete and moves to the abstract. Humans are more complicated than that. Let's take God, for instance. Learning about him is about as abstract as you can…"
Charissa MacInnis replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"Thank you Melissa! I really appreciate you helping me think through this. So maybe making sure my kids have good first hand experience with many concrete things, outside (and wherever we are) is the good foundation on which to tack ideas…"
Melissa Holmberg replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"Well, thinking about my preschooler, I'd say he's been developing abstract thinking through the books we read, through what he listens to when others are having conversations, and through the questions he asks (and then the consequential…"
Sally Almodovar posted a status"A lot of excitement at our house about family night for our Truth Beauty Goodness Community tonight!"
Charissa MacInnis replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"Ok, so along with experience/observation, ideas and habbits are foundational also. Thank you, I wasn't sure when idea's came in. So if kids (lets say preschoolers) get experience by being outside - or where ever the…"
Melissa Holmberg replied to Charissa MacInnis's discussion how to develop abstract thinking"I must preface with the fact that I haven't read all the volumes yet. While CM definitely wanted children experiencing things, she also wanted them to be exposed to a feast of ideas and to let them ponder those ideas & make their own…"
Charissa MacInnis posted a discussionhow to develop abstract thinking
Here is a statement I've been thinking about;"Education has to be built on concrete experience. Kids must feel, touch and experience things in order to develp abstract thinking."So, keep in mind, I'm trying to get at what it is that helps to develop…See More
Gretchen Campos commented on Bobby Jo Nickel's blog post A Mother's Day Excursion"No, it looks just beautiful! And a good learning experience as well/ ;o)"
Bobby Jo Nickel commented on Bobby Jo Nickel's blog post A Mother's Day Excursion"thanks gretchen. have u been here?"
Gretchen Campos commented on Bobby Jo Nickel's blog post A Mother's Day Excursion"I read the blog post... beautiful poem, You got some wonderful pictures!"
Nancy Kelly left a comment for Gretchen Campos"Gretchen,
Thank you for the recommendation to camp at Fort Ridgely! We took our camper out for her maiden voyage this past weekend and LOVED it!"
Sally Almodovar posted a status"We have been enjoying the hummingbird moths visiting our flowers every evening this week! I have never seen them this early."
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how to develop abstract thinking
Started by Charissa MacInnis in General Question. Last reply by Sally Almodovar 9 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Here is a statement I've been thinking about;"Education has to be built on concrete experience. Kids must feel, touch and experience things in order to develp abstract thinking."So, keep in mind, I'm…Continue
Show me the $$
Started by Rebecca Genevieve Kapsner in General Question. Last reply by Rebecca Genevieve Kapsner May 17. 15 Replies 0 Likes
My husband and I have money on our mind -- mainly how to teach our kids about it. Is anybody else doing allowances or paying their kids commission for a few chores? How do you go about it? What do…Continue
New to Charlotte Mason
Started by Lori Polman in Introduce Yourself and Your Family. Last reply by Lori Polman May 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! I'm new to Charlotte Mason and plan on implementing her methods in fall. Both my boys have ADHD, and so many of the methods are perfect for them given their focusing issues--short…Continue
Child's History of the World or The Discovery of New Worlds?
Started by Gretchen Campos in Curriculum (K-12). Last reply by Gretchen Campos May 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
For all of you that are using the A.O. curriculum: Which second year History would you advise me using? I purchased The Discovery of New Worlds for very inexpensively at a discount sale but I've seen…Continue
Advice wanted: Early Roman and English/ American Stories for under 6's
Started by Bobby Jo Nickel in Preschool. Last reply by Bobby Jo Nickel Apr 28. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I'm looking at #9 on the list of attainments specifically the part about being able to tell 3 stories from early Roman…Continue
searching for a good Book of Firsts
Started by Karen (Penner) Mayes in Nature Study. Last reply by Nancy Kelly Apr 7. 3 Replies 0 Likes
What kind of books/notebooks do you use for your "book of firsts" or "calendar of firsts"? Would a blank sketch book work or have any of you found something that works better?Continue
Minnesota History Course
Started by Nancy Kelly in Living Books. Last reply by Nancy Kelly Mar 28. 24 Replies 1 Like
Ladies,I would like to work on a list of books that could be used for a Minnesota History course, using living books. At this point I just want to gather as many titles as possible. I will weed…Continue
15 Minutes Outside by Rebecca Cohen
Started by Valerie Brandt in General Question. Last reply by Bobby Jo Nickel Mar 18. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I have found this great book to get my family outside and active (and to include our neighborhood kids and friends) called 15 Minutes Outside! It is 365 ways to get out of the house and connect with…Continue
Hello from Naomi
Started by Naomi Goegan in Introduce Yourself and Your Family. Last reply by Jenny Elias Mar 17. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello!My name is Naomi and I blog at www.livingcminca.blogspot.com. I also have a ning and am here to glean all I can from Nancy, who I met at the…Continue
Globes and Maps
Started by Gretchen Campos in General Question. Last reply by Gretchen Campos Mar 15. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all you well practiced ladies!I'm on a mission to find a good globe. The mini map we have and internet Google world are just not a substitute for a good old fashioned globe you can spin and…Continue
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