Thursday, February 14, 2013

Friday, February 1, 2013

Teaching reading: a synopsis of Charlotte Mason's methods.

A fellow Ambleside user and homeschooling mother has written a series of blogs on CM reading methods- an excellent synopsis of teaching reading the CM way. For those just starting out and for those who want to improve their young readers' abilities, let's study what Charlotte said on the topic:

Teaching ABCs... the first step. Click here.
Word building part I. Click here.
Word building part II. Click here.
Principles behind reading by sight AND sound. Click here.
Further info about reading by sight and sound. Click here.

You can also read my own blog on the subject here
It includes a free printable resource to help you in your first reading lessons.

Happy reading!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Reasons Common Core Standards Fail

The public school system can't agree on what everyone "should" know.

Another reason to love Charlotte Mason, who had one standard in mind: self- education.