Mother Culture
Watsonville, CA
Charlotte Mason Monterey Bay
Charlotte Mason Monterey Bay is a community of home-educating families dedicated to implementing Charlotte Mason’s philosophy in their homes. All levels of understanding are encouraged and welcome!
In alignment with Charlotte Mason’s Philosophy, this group upholds a biblical worldview, affirming that the Word of God is true and serves as the foundation of our beliefs.
Our purpose is to foster a community of families rooted in CM’s educational philosophy, that nurture a culture of living ideas for our children. Our location serves families in the Monterey Bay and Central Coast areas, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties.
We encourage involvement in two ways *ENGAGED* or *ROOTED*:
🌻ENGAGED: Joining in and finding a rhythm with others.
*Study Group (Parents Only)
Our study group is the heart of our community. Each month, we come together to thoughtfully study Charlotte Mason’s volumes, and this shared learning is what anchors everything we do. Because of that, consistent participation and commitment to the study group is a prerequisite for involvement in the broader offerings of our community.
*Nature Outings - Nature study, nature walks and outdoor exploration.
✨Our Rhythm ✨
Study Group - Once a month on the second Monday @ 7PM
Nature Outings - Fridays 10:30AM - Bi weekly
🌻ROOTED: Invested, connected, and growing together.
A community grounded in Mason’s philosophy requires intentionality. When families commit to being present, friendships deepen and children form meaningful bonds. This consistency also allows trust & collaboration to flourish among parents.
*Our rooted community is for families who are actively pursuing a Charlotte Mason education, or who are ready to take the next step toward intentionally living out this philosophy within their homes. The offerings below are designed for families who are committed to consistent participation, allowing children to grow alongside others who are actively practicing the Charlotte Mason method. We are seeking the deep richness of connection that a Mason education naturally fosters within both children and families.
Offerings
* Nature group
* Field trips
* Book clubs
* Scouting
* Enrichments
* Mother Culture
* Family gatherings
✨Community Standards for both levels of engagement ✨
We understand that finding a group that truly fits your family’s needs can be challenging—there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we offer the flexibility to connect in two ways: Engaged or Rooted.
Community cannot grow without intentional connection. So before making a decision…
We ask that you:
* Prayerfully consider if this is where the Lord is leading your family in this season.
* Commit to CMMB as one of your primary homeschool groups
* Study Group participation
* Participate in at least 2 offerings to build community (rooted community)
* As a CMMB member, you’ll have access to our Band app, where we post regular updates about offerings and events for the year.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Arlington, TX
Commonplace of Arlington
This is a discussion and support group for parents who are interested in or are already using the philosophy of Charlotte Mason in their home school.
We will start in August of 2025 with "Start Here," a study guide by Brandy Vencel. This is a great study for new-comers to the philosophy, but it also has plenty to ponder for the experienced. We will have time each meeting to talk about what's happening in our own home schools and celebrate the good as well as share ideas for those trouble spots. Meetings will be one Saturday morning each month.
Reach out for more details and tell me why you are interested in joining a Charlotte Mason discussion group. Looking forward to getting to know you!
Burien, WA
Cottage Co-op
Cottage Co-op is a riches co-op for students aged 6 to 12 years old.
Our Friday meetings begin with gathering all together as families for
our folk song and hymn, announcements, and benediction.
Forms 1 & 2 enjoy time in Collective learning about a classic poet, artist,
and composer. Forms 1 & 2 also alternate weekly between nature study
or handicrafts. Both forms then end their co-op day with a game time
devoted to play, listening skills, and folk dances.
A typical Kinderleben class spends the first portion playing outside
making mud pies, rolling around in leaves, and searching for the largest
worms. We come inside to read stories and poems, recite a bible verse,
and learn new fingerplays. We might play with wooden train tracks or
clay, or practice sewing before all working together to clean up.
San Mateo, CA
Open House – Learning pod for 1st -3rd graders
Dear family in Jesus, :)
My husband, Peter, is the teacher for this pod. He is trained under Ampleside. And Joanna is the mom who is hosting it in her home. You will find her lovely blog here: http://heartforchristschools.blogspot.com/2025/02/our-journey-with-glenbrook-christian.html.
The reason I’m excited to share this learning pod opportunity with families is because I think that they would appreciate its uniquely nurturing and Christ centered setting. Because it is very small, the children receive quality attention to help them flourish in every way. The learning experience encourages them to interact with Jesus in every moment and idea as they discover their full and beautiful design in His likeness.
Look forward to meeting you and your child in person! I will have the pleasure and honor to be spending time with the little ones during open house. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for more than 15 years.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about this and please do share widely!
San Mateo, CA
summer program / 2025-26 – 1st to 3rd graders learning pod
Dear family in Jesus, :)
My husband, Peter, is the teacher for this pod. He is trained under Ampleside. And Joanna is the mom who is hosting it in her home. You will find her lovely blog here: http://heartforchristschools.blogspot.com/2025/02/our-journey-with-glenbrook-christian.html.
The reason I’m excited to share this learning pod opportunity with families is because I think that they would appreciate its uniquely nurturing and Christ centered setting. Because it is very small, the children receive quality attention to help them flourish in every way. The learning experience encourages them to interact with Jesus in every moment and idea as they discover their full and beautiful design in His likeness.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about this and please do share widely!
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Mason Study Group (CMSG)
WHO: The CMSG promotes Mother Culture through a community of parents that reads through a rotation of Charlotte Mason’s volumes.
WHEN: We meet monthly in the homes of our gracious hostesses in various regional locations to discuss the assigned readings.
WHAT: We focus on one book at a time to examine deeply the wisdom and philosophy of the author. We offer mutual encouragement and support in our homeschooling journeys.
WHY: We are ‘waking up to our duties and in proportion as mothers become more educated and efficient, they will doubtless feel the more strongly that the education of their children during the first six years of life (and beyond) is an undertaking hardly to be entrusted to any hands but their own. And they will take up as their profession—that is, with the diligence, regularity, and punctuality which men (and women) bestow on their professional labours. That the mother may know what she is about, may come thoroughly furnished to her work, she should have something more than an acquaintance with the theory of education, and with those conditions of the child’s nature upon which such theory rests. “ (Volume 1 pg. 2-3)
Join us to ‘keep growing and filling our minds’ as we study the writings of Charlotte Mason. We have multiple regional groups in Mecklenburg County. To find a location near you or for more information, email us at ReedyCreekReview@gmail.com.
Shawnee, KS
Kansas City Area Charlotte Mason Book Club
I am looking to start a Charlotte Mason book club meeting for moms once a month, reading through her Home Education Series. Please reach out if you are interested, as I'm looking to build a group!
Leitchfield, KY
Windy Hill Library
Windy Hill Library is located in Grayson County, Kentucky and is small, but growing. Founded in 2017, it now has about 3000 books, including many Landmarks and AmblesideOnline selections.
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/
Nacogdoches, TX
Nacogdoches CM Book Club
We're a group of moms that meet once a month to discuss Charlotte Mason's volumes. Currently we're reading through school education and beginning Jan 2025. See attached image for our reading schedule! For more info and meeting locations please join our GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/103382898/EvzkQEq3