Idaho
Boise, ID
Charlotte Mason 101
This FREE event is hosted by TVCMC (see separate CMIC entry) from 10 am - 3 pm, for parents who are:
~ considering homeschooling & looking for a starting point
~ interested in learning more about CM's Educational Philosophy & Practices
~ new to using CM at home & want inspiration and tips from moms who have done this "in-real-life"
Please join us for an exciting Saturday to learn all about Charlotte Mason's timeless educational philosophy, as well as demonstrate her method through multiple ***immersion lessons*** (see below). We're also arranging a Q&A panel with moms who have been implementing CM for years, so bring those narration and math questions!
We'll learn about who Miss Mason is, why we listen to her advice about home education, and yes, even parenting.
We'll also hear about where she thinks God fits into education, and what THREE instruments a teacher can use with her students. As CM says, "All education is self-education," so we'll share multiple resources with you to further your own self-education, including books, podcasts, websites, etc. Bring your note-taking materials!!
SCHEDULE:
9:55 am - doors open
10 am - Welcome & Check-In
10:15 am - CM 101 (Erin T.)
11:15 am - Artist Study ***Immersion Lesson*** (Miriam A.)
11:35 am - History ***Immersion Lesson*** (Kathy D.)
11:55 am - Roundtable: What to Expect Your First Year of CM Homeschooling
12:15 pm - Lunch / bring a sack lunch, or grab something local
1 pm - Introduction to Narration (Kathy D.)
1:45 pm - Giving Life to a CM Day (Miriam A.)
2:15 pm - How to Schedule a CM Timetable (Erin T.)
2:35 pm - Roundtable: Q & A
3 pm - Close & Thank You
*** Immersion lessons are where the hostesses prepare a lesson for you, the attendee, to experience as the student. Then afterwards, we'll discuss how it's done, from a teacher's perspective.***
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/FdY4H2CUSPdEdHTV6
Canby, OR
Charlotte Mason NW
Charlotte Mason NW facilitates community and encouragement though annual conferences in the Pacific Northwest. Please visit the website and join our mailing list to stay updated on future events.
Boise, ID
Treasure Valley Charlotte Mason Community (TVCMC)
The Treasure Valley Charlotte Mason Community is a private Facebook group for anyone who is currently using CM educational philosophy in their homeschool AND for those who are just beginning, and even just curious about the Charlotte Mason Method. We accept all faiths and backgrounds, you don't have to be a member of any faith, or a specific church, to join and participate <3 As a heads up, leadership will openly speak about their Christian faith and other members may as well, but *ALL* are welcome! Our events run March - November, and we take a Sabbath break December - February, to give our families time to slow down and our TVCMC Committee time to plan the upcoming year. There are monthly: 1st Friday Nature Journaling, 2nd Tuesday Park Days, 3rd Wednesday Coffee & Conversations (parents only - both philosophical and practical CM conversations!), and we aim for monthly Field Trips (typically on the 3rd or 4th Friday, but that's subject to be flexible as it depends on the venue). We also host an annual CM 101 Event (please see separate CMIC entry) for interested or new to CM homeschoolers. Local CM co-op(s), nature groups, hiking groups, and other groups of interest are encouraged to post and set up events when they have Open Houses / Info Nights. Registrations for the upcoming school year typically occur during April / May, prior to a new school year starting, so please look for those in the spring! Our Facebook page is a great place to connect with local CM families and get plugged in. We also have multiple CM book clubs reading through her volumes, and we always support and encourage parents to join, or start one. If you need assistance with that, please post a question, or send a pm to an admin. If you'd like more information, even if you're not on social media, please email us at TVCMC.contact@gmail.com
Boise, ID
Charlotte’s Table Co-op
We are a group of CM families who have been gathering and growing since 2017 in the Treasure Valley (aka, the metropolis of Boise, Idaho). Our co-op is for Year 0 to High School, and we meet at a local church on Thursdays (with the 4th Thu off) from Sep-Nov for a Fall Term, and Feb-Apr for a Spring Term. Our Winter Sabbath Season of Dec-Jan includes optional gatherings. We also host events on our co-op calendar for families, just moms, and social / game nights for our middle and high school students. These build community, foster relationships, and provide fun memories!
Our class subjects vary by Form, but we focus on classes that either:
A) are beneficial when done in larger groups (think folk dancing for the younger years, or Shakespeare for the older years)
or, B) are difficult for mom to implement at home by herself, are difficult to be consistent with, or might fall off the edge of Mom's very full plate, because, LIFE! (think Scouting for the younger years, or Citizenship for the older years)
Our co-op runs from 12:45 pm - 3 pm for Year 0-Form 2 students, with an additional half hour of classes for our Form 3+ students (ending their day at 3:30 pm). Families often stay after co-op for unstructured outdoor play and mom fellowship.
We are NOT the Charlotte Mason police when it comes to your family's home education, and our members use a variety of CM curriculums on their own. However, we ARE a Protestant, CM group. We strive to have Biblical co-op policies and to ensure our classes are planned and implemented according to CM's 20 Principles and the educational philosophy espoused in her six volumes. If you're a seasoned CM homeschooler, we welcome you! If you're new to CM, we welcome you! Our goal is to have a strong, supportive community where we can encourage and learn from one another.
We will be hosting an Open House in the Spring of 2026 for the upcoming school year, and we'd love to meet you! Please contact us through email for more information, and to inquire if our co-op would be a good fit for your family.
All the best,
the 2026-27 Charlotte's Table Co-op Board Members
Erin D, Erin T, Jess, Kathy
Moscow, ID
Charlotte Mason Moscow
Interest in Charlotte Mason education is growing in Moscow! Join us for a monthly book discussion group for moms, and monthly moms-and-kids nature walk. Feel free to reach out for more information!