Living Books and Charlotte Mason

Living Books and Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Finds Brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse® woman and child sitting on couch reading

Do you want to bring the subjects your children are studying to life? Then you should look into living books! These are books described by Charlotte Mason as “the fit and beautiful expression of inspiring ideas and pictures of life,” and they are well loved by homeschool families who follow the Charlotte Mason method.  So … Read more

Remembering Why We Homeschool

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At some point while homeschooling someone may have asked you: “Why do you homeschool?” Most families probably have a variety of reasons why they have chosen to homeschool. They could range from problems with the local public or private school to always knowing that homeschooling was their calling for their family. Many parents probably have … Read more

Celebrating the Homeschool Mom 

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In May, families in the United States celebrate several important holidays, including one that allows them to celebrate the homeschool mom. We celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May each year to honor, love, and show respect for moms. This holiday can take on special significance for homeschool moms because of the additional … Read more

Homeschool High School Graduates

Homeschool High School Graduates Homeschooling Finds brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse® with photograph of young man picking a career

For many homeschooling families, the thought of homeschooling a high schooler and graduation brings many questions. How do I homeschool high school? Will my homeschooled high school graduate have the required knowledge and skills to attend college or enter the workforce? What do homeschool high school graduates do anyway?  Every homeschool family is unique—that is … Read more