Charlotte Mason Homeschooling and Art

One of the most common objections I've heard from people when I talk to them about the Charlotte Mason method is: "But I'm not the least bit artistic!" I can understand why. After all, the Charlotte Mason method is chock full of things that require drawing or anything involving creative work. Think nature study and…

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Reading Aloud, One Night at a Time

The past few months have been crazy for me: starting a new writing job just before the global covid-19 lockdown happened, then starting our own homeschool this June, while also hand-holding an unprecedented number of Iloilo City homeschooling families, many of whom were forced to homeschool because of the pandemic, that a lot of things…

Where to Find Living Books in the Philippines

Homeschooling with the Charlotte Mason method requires PLENTY of living books! I just love having that excuse each time I hit the secondhand bookstore here in our city. *wink* Yes, I DID say "secondhand." That's one of the perks of using the Charlotte Mason method for our homeschool: we don't pay big bucks for textbooks,…

Cost of Homeschooling in the Philippines

Since it's almost the start of school in the Philippines, this is one question I get asked a lot: how much does homeschooling cost? In this post, I hope to shed some light to help you make your decisions. First, if it's your first time to consider homeschooling, head on over to my quick guide…

How to Homeschool: A Complete Guide

With the covid pandemic having no clear end in sight, parents are increasingly looking into the possibility of homeschooling this coming school year June 2020. But whereas previous homeschoolers had the luxury of time to research and prepare, many of the parents seriously considering homeschooling now may be pushed to do it without any prior…