Monthly Archives: May 2025

The Problem with Retention

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Kay Pelham

I recently saw a Facebook discussion about 4-day-a-week public schools. There were the usual pros and cons from teachers and parents that had experience with it, including one person claiming that 4-day-a-week students had problems with retention. I found that … Continue reading →

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How Charlotte Mason Saved my Sanity: A Homeschool Mom’s Testimonial

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Kay Pelham

In May of 2021 my son graduated from high school, after being “home”schooled from birth. Home is in quotes as an homage to the many activities and communities he was a part of outside of our home throughout his schooling … Continue reading →

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Coming July 2025: FAIRY TALE CAMP — Free!

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Kay Pelham

If you enjoy the way stories are taught on The Literary Life Podcast (currently #1 in homeschool podcasts), or are tired of modern, psychological analysis of books ― or worksheet approaches to literature that suck the life right out of … Continue reading →

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FREE EVENT: Charlotte Mason Tells the Why behind the What

Posted on May 16, 2025 by admin

Thursday, June 19, 20256:00pm ― 8:00pmPark City, MTAdmission: Free It’s not uncommon for homeschool teachers to hear about some particular “Charlotte Mason curriculum” and immediately ask for a book list and schedule. What, How, and When are great questions to … Continue reading →

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