Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason's concept of living books — narratives written with passion and expertise — forms the backbone of her educational philosophy. Here's how to identify and use them.

Nature journaling — careful observation, sketching, and recording of the natural world — is central to Charlotte Mason's method and accessible for any family, anywhere.

Author of For the Children's Sake, the book that introduced Charlotte Mason's philosophy to an entire generation of homeschoolers in the 1980s.

Victorian-era British educator whose philosophy — centered on living books, nature study, narration, and respect for the child — has had an extraordinary revival among 21st-century homeschoolers.

Homeschool pioneer and founder of Brave Writer, the widely-used writing and language arts program. Julie Bogart homeschooled her five children for 17 years and has become one of the most trusted voices in the homeschooling community through her books, podcast, and online teaching.

A practical, candid overview of eight popular homeschooling approaches — including Classical, Charlotte Mason, Eclectic, Unschooling, and more — with honest pros, cons, and guidance for families deciding which style fits their children and lifestyle.

A practical, beautifully filmed guide to Charlotte Mason's beloved nature journaling practice — from setting up a nature notebook to developing the habit of careful observation, sketching, and narration in the outdoors. Suitable for all ages and no artistic experience required.

Simply Charlotte Mason demonstrates the heart of Charlotte Mason's 'living books' philosophy — what makes a book truly 'alive' with ideas versus a dry textbook — with read-aloud examples across history, science, and literature so parents can hear the difference for themselves.

A free, complete Charlotte Mason curriculum for K–12 developed by volunteers, widely used by homeschooling families who follow the Charlotte Mason method.

A comprehensive Charlotte Mason resource website offering free articles, sample lessons, book lists, and affordable curriculum guides grounded in Charlotte Mason's original philosophy and writings.

Julie Bogart's acclaimed writing and language arts program for homeschoolers, used by tens of thousands of families. Brave Writer teaches writing through relationship and enjoyment rather than correction, offering curriculum packages, an online community, and coaching for parents who find writing the hardest subject to teach.