Parent Toolkit
New to our school? Ready to start the journey of a lifetime with your children? Learn more about the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education and prepare yourselves for your first day here.
Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life. It never ends and is beautifully continued into the home when the child is not on campus.
Below are some videos to watch that will help you begin this journey of home days. Please join our monthly book club discussion to receive support and answers to any questions you may have and gain more support for this unique approach to education.
Upon admission new families are encouraged to observe core classes to further their understanding of the Charlotte Mason methods.
Mental Shift
Learning with your children is a lifestyle change. Learn what it looks like to integrate Charlotte Mason methods into your home life.
Living Books at Home
What are living books? Why do we use them? How can we use them effectively at home?
Contact your history teacher for historical fiction book ideas for your children to enjoy.
Morning Time at Home
These subjects are studied on campus during the week. If you would like to enjoy these on your home days they would be a wonderful addition to your family culture. Nature study is also a wonderful thing to do together as a family.
Scripture & Literature Memory
Scripture memory can add lasting fruit into your homeschool day. Access our memory passage in the file above. Whether at snack time, at night or even in the car using audio, a family literature read aloud will create family memories that build your family culture. Talk to your child’s literature teacher about a selection for your family.
Science, Math, and Language Arts
The study of Beautiful and well-written language is the foundation of writing. It is essential that every family view an ELA (Language Arts) class to see how this very important subject is studied. Copywork and dictation is a subject that will need parental involvement on your home days, and the ELA teacher can help you feel comfortable with these lessons.
Meeting with the math teacher will also be imperative to understand how these lessons are taught on campus and carried out on the home days.
Take a look at the link below to see the progression of Language Arts.
Language Arts - AmblesideOnline - Charlotte Mason Curriculum
Spanish, Shakespeare, Art, & Handicrafts
The children absolutely love diving into Shakespeare. Spanish is also taught on campus with assignments posted for home days.
Mental Shift Revisited
You will notice that you started the journey with this video. At this point, we implore you to view it again. It will be the encouragement you need, as well as give you inspiring ideas you may not have digested in the beginning of this educational series.
Learning alongside your children
Learning with your children is an adjustment for all families and it will look different for every person. This is why continuing your education is important. You must remember your why for those challenging days. It is also important to know where you are going in this marathon. Discuss the progression of language arts with your child's teacher, for example, to ensure when you should look for certain indications of growth and expectations.
Tips for Homedays
Don't try to mimic classroom time at home. Enjoy the freedom of free afternoons to enjoy nature and time together as a family.
Using Google Classroom
Assignments will be uploaded to Google Classroom.
Need more help? Here is a link to another video you may find helpful:
Uploading to Google Classroom