The Top Five Reasons a CM Style is the Simplest Homeschool 

1. low cost -- fantastic living books can be found for free online or at your library.
2. quick -- no silly busy work; you get right to the matter at hand with narration.
3. easy -- Once you internalize the principles, a CM education comes easy. You don't need special products or tools.
4. lots of online support -- there are blogs, forums, and carnivals all devoted just to CM education.
5. it works -- CM education, although gentle, offers a strong academic foundation that would carry your children through whatever future aspirations they have.

Low Cost Homeschool 

with Charlotte Mason

Living books --

quality children's literature from Aesop to Shakespeare to Thornton Burgess to Mother Goose-- can be found at your public library. Or read things from free online sources! Many of the best books are old and therefore in the public domain.

Ambleside Online Booklist

Ambleside is a standby for CM educators. Whether or not you use their entire plan, you can use this booklist to guide your own choices.

Classical Christian Homeschooling

Classical education has some overlap with CM. Use these graded booklists for more suggestions.

Skylard's Book Links

The beauty of this list is that each title is linked to a free online text!

Classical Christian Education Booklists

This site features one THOUSAND book titles in its lists!

Reading Lists

If the links above still leave you wanting more, try this mega list of lists!

CM Del.icio.us bookmarks 

Karen Andreola about CM 

A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning

by Karen Andreola

Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 07/04/2008)
Used Price: $7.93

Story Starters: Helping Children Write Like They've Never Written Before

by Karen Andreola

Amazon Price: $23.07 (as of 07/04/2008)
Used Price: $21.00

Simply Grammar: An Illustrated Primer

by Karen Andreola

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/04/2008)
Used Price: $5.17

Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning : A Story for Mother Culture

by Karen Andreola

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/04/2008)
Used Price: $7.50

CM on eBay 

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Charlotte Mason Education Blog 

This blog is a wealth of CM inspiration!

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At Home Science Blog 

This blog offers booklists and ideas to incorporate more living science into your homeschool.

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Catherine Levison about CM 

A Charlotte Mason Education

by Catherine Levison

Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 07/04/2008)

More Charlotte Mason Education

by Catherine Levison

Amazon Price: $11.16 (as of 07/04/2008)

An Overview of the Charlotte Mason Method

by Catherine Levison

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Artist Study 

Artist Study -- Charlotte Mason Style

With most things CM (Charlotte Mason), once you get accustomed to her methods and they become a habit, you realize just how easy they are. Artist study is no exception. Charlotte Mason's way of studying artists is inexpensive, simple, and enjoyable. ...

Harmony Fine Arts-Art and Music Appreication Program

Have you heard about Harmony Fine Arts but need more information? I am going to try to list as much information as possible here on this Squidoo Lens. You can always pop over to Harmony Fine Arts once you decide what year you would like to purchase....

Artist Study on Flickr 

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Carnivals and Forums 

related to CM education

Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival

A weekly round up of excellent CM related blog entries.

4Real Forum

This is a busy forum full of Catholic moms who use CM styled homeschooling. There is a wealth of information and support to be found here!

Simply Charlotte Mason Community Forum

A relatively new online community. Post your question and get a knowledgable answer!

Nature Study 

Winter Nature Walks

Our family enjoys taking walks in nature at all times of the year. We are getting ready to do some hiking and I thought I would share some ideas and resources that might be helpful to your family.

Last Child In The Woods

People need nature - really need nature, not merely enjoy nature or benefit from nature. Children need experiences with nature just as they need sleep or healthy food. Why? Richard Louv spends much of his book Last Child in the Woods explaining exact...

Nature Study -- Charlotte Mason Style

Charlotte Mason's educational philosohpy is a great fit for homeschool families who love great books, simple methods, and academic excellence. One component of a Charlotte Mason education is the regular study of nature. Nature Study has just two pa...

Sonoran Desert For Families

Our family recently took a trip to Tucson, Arizona to see the Sonoran Desert. One of our goals for the trip was to learn as much as possible about this unique habitat. We visited Saguaro National Park for hiking and birdwatching. The visitor's cente...

Nature Tales

Of course, the best way to learn about nature is through first hand experiences. Nothing can substitute for a nature walk. But a living book with nature themes make for a great read when you're not out exploring the woods or the beach. Fortunately fo...

Nature Journal on Flickr 

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Handbook of Nature Study Blog 

This blog is written by a homeschool mom who is using the Handbook of Nature Study as CM suggested. Not only does this blog inspire you with the beauty of nature, but it also teaches you how to use the Handbook.

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Composer Study 

Classical Music Lapbook

Music is one of those topics that we homeschool moms know we should teach our children. But whether it's because of our own lack of knowledge, a tight homeschool budget, or just a crowded schedule, music study often gets pushed to the back burner. Th...

Other CM Styled Topics 

Living Math

In a child's early years, math is actually play. Counting, stacking, sorting, and balancing are all fun activities that develop mathematical reasoning. Don't separate math from fun. Don't kill a child's natural love of mathematical play by insisting...

Shakespeare for Children

When should students first be exposed to the world famous works of William Shakespeare? Should it be during high school or college years? Isn't it true that Shakespeare is inaccessible for most modern readers and certainly for all children? No, not...

Poetry in Homeschool

April is National Poetry Month. Does your homeschool language arts curriculum include the study of poetry? Whether you're striving to incorporate more poetry into your curriculum or whether you are looking for a poetry unit study, this webpage should...

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