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Alvin, TX

Nature Study Club

We are a group of Charlotte Mason home-schooling mothers and their children who meet bi-monthly during the academic year to study and appreciate nature together. We are based in Brazoria County and use the Handbook of Nature Study to guide our learning. After discussing our topic and an object lesson, children can play and explore the outdoors. Then, the group enjoys a sack lunch together.

This group is open to home-schooled students ages six and up and their younger siblings. This is not a drop-off program, there is no cost to attend, and lessons are taught from a Christian perspective.

Mahtomedi, MN

Wholehearted Collective

We offer Charlotte Mason drop off homeschool classes, a mother-child preschool, support nights and experiences for mothers, and drop off day camps for Minnesota and western Wisconsin homeschool families. Classes meet at Katherine Abbott Park in Mahtomedi, MN on Thursdays 9am-12pm. We also offer a free weekly nature group, with guided adventures in the most inspiring and delightful locations we can find every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, mostly in the east metro. With the Wholehearted Collective you can expect to enjoy hidden waterfalls, beautiful forest clearings, surprising little trails, and quiet beaches, away from crowds and chaos. We host monthly community dinners, group camping trips, date nights, and more. Drop in anytime to make lasting friendships by adventuring together. https://wholehearted-collective.com/

Austin, TX

Rooted & Grounded: A Charlotte Mason Conference

We're excited to present Rooted & Grounded: A Charlotte Mason Conference featuring the inspiring Amber O'Neal Johnston, renowned author, speaker, blogger, and Charlotte Mason educator! 📚✨

📅 It’s on October 10–11, 2024 - Thursday evening and Friday morning

📍It’ll be on our campus. We’re located at 1844 Teri Road, Austin, TX 78744.

The conference focus is “Sparking Curiosity and Delight in Childhood.” We’ll explore a path that supports academic growth while sparking curiosity in childhood. Learn how to spread an inspiring feast of ideas and come alongside your kids and students as they dive deeply into the passions and interests that make them come alive!

📝 To learn more and register, visit our Eventbrite page - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1014862730747?aff=oddtdtcreator. We’d be so grateful if you could share about the conference with your community!

As an expression of our gratitude for sharing the event, we’d love to offer your school/group/community a $10 discount. The discount code is ThankYou.

About Our Keynote Speaker - Amber O'Neal Johnston

Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and Charlotte Mason home educator who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she’s known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog (IG & FB). Amber is also the author of Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture, and A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world.

Boonville, NY

Charlotte Mason Reading Group

Gathering interest in future events. Meetup area would be within 30 mins of Utica (Boonville, NY) I would love to gather with a local community of Charlotte Mason-style moms. We can meet monthly and deep dive into the Charlotte Mason volumes together.

Jonesboro, AR

NEA CM Book Club

Join Us for a Charlotte Mason Book Club! I’m excited to invite you to our Charlotte Mason book club, where we’ll delve into In Vital Harmony by Karen Glass before jumping into Charlotte Mason’s volumes. This book offers an introduction to Charlotte Mason’s principles and provides an overview of her ideas.

Book Club Schedule:
• September 10: Introduction & Chapters 1-4
• October 8: Chapters 5-9
• November 12: Chapters 10-14

Come for engaging discussions, shared insights, and the opportunity to connect with fellow Charlotte Mason educators. Whether you’re new to Mason’s methods or have been practicing them for years, we’d love to have you join us!

Please let me know if you can attend or if you have a friend who might be interested. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Lilburn, GA

Cornerstone Living Library

Cornerstone Living Library is a private lending library located in Lilburn, Georgia (Gwinnett county). We specialize in vintage and other living books that are difficult to find at the public library. We also offer regular events like storytimes and book clubs throughout the year as a way to encourage and facilitate relationships within the homeschool community. Library membership is $25 per family per year, and events are free to attend.

NSW

Hunter Region (NSW Australia) CM Network

Network for Charlotte Mason educating parents in the Hunter Valley (including Newcastle) region of NSW to connect through in-person reading groups, nature outings and to discuss future group learning options.

Chino, CA

Nature Study by Old Forest School

Old Forest School exists to bring the Charlotte Mason method of education into community experiences. As the founder, I aim to build relationships with and encourage families currently homeschooling or considering it.

NATURE STUDY | FRIDAYS, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FAMILY RATE: $80
We currently offer Nature Study in Chino, CA. We do four seasons a year. Visit our webpage to learn more.

Peoria, AZ

West Valley CM Book Club

We are a group of home educators in the Phoenix area, reading through Charlotte Mason’s volumes and other books that align with her philosophy. We meet every other week on Mondays from September to May, and are building a great community for mothers and their families to grow in.