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Help to Homeschool the Charlotte Mason Way with Living Books and Timeless Methods

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From Our Moral Imagination Series

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  • Living Books


    Literature, biographies, and histories—written by authors who spark imagination and convey ideas rather than dry facts.

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  • The Charlotte Mason Journey

    If you are new to Charlotte Mason's life-giving, joyful education, we have many helpful resources to help you get started.

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  • Award-Winning Curriculum

    Faithful to Charlotte Mason's vision, our K–8 curriculum pairs with beautiful living books and a thoughtful plan for learning.

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  • Mentoring with Sheila


    Encouragement and guidance for a living education in your homeschool, no matter where you are in the journey.

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  • Nature Study

    Books and simple, doable guides for learning in nature—observe, record, and delight in God’s creation.

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  • Narration and Composition


    Guides for parents to help children grow from oral narration into written expression and expressive essays.

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  • Faith & Family

    Celebrate faith, family, and nature with devotionals, outdoor activities, and creative studies that nurture joy, gratitude, and love of the Creator through His creation.

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  • Short Courses

    Practical courses that guide you step by step—from homeschooling foundations to subject mastery—all rooted in Charlotte Mason’s living education.

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  • A Tender Reed

    There is something hopeful about the beginning of a new school year. We gather the books, arrange the shelves, sharpen the pencils, and make our plans. After the looseness of...

    A Tender Reed

    There is something hopeful about the beginning of a new school year. We gather the books, arrange the shelves, sharpen the pencils, and make our plans. After the looseness of...

  • Teaching from Atmosphere, Not Circumstances

    Have you ever walked into a home and immediately felt something different? A calm, a beauty, even a sense that love lives here—even in the midst of a rambunctious family?...

    Teaching from Atmosphere, Not Circumstances

    Have you ever walked into a home and immediately felt something different? A calm, a beauty, even a sense that love lives here—even in the midst of a rambunctious family?...

  • There Is a Fountain of Gladness

    Some years ago, I spent a day away from home. When I returned, my six-year-old daughter met me at the door, hardly able to contain herself. "Mom," she exclaimed, "Dad...

    There Is a Fountain of Gladness

    Some years ago, I spent a day away from home. When I returned, my six-year-old daughter met me at the door, hardly able to contain herself. "Mom," she exclaimed, "Dad...

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“Books, living books, are the chief instruments of education.”

— Charlotte Mason, School Education