Homeschooling a Single Child with the Charlotte Mason Method 

Thank you for joining us and sharing some ideas on how you approach homeschooling with your only child. So glad you found this post helpful!

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I'm a true introvert and have a couple of ideas for some healthy distance from an only child: From an early age, my son and I had a daily 1 hour to 1.5 hour time after lunch we called Personal Reading Time (PRT). We both went to our bedrooms and entertained ourselves quietly for a while. He didn't have to read, but could draw, play quietly (Legos, trains, blocks), nap, listen quietly to an audiobook, etc. This gave both of us time to reflect, process the morning, and unconsciously reset for the rest of the day. After PRT, we usually went outside or to a local park where we could both drink in the restorative power of nature -- each in our own way. I often took my nature journal and travel paint set, and would sit on a blanket while my son explored (within eyesight in the early years). He inevitably found a dam to build, a tree to climb, a creek to wade in, or a rock to turn over. He'd find something interesting to run and tell me about, but then he'd be off again to discover for himself (by himself). Charlotte Mason gave us tons of ideas in Volume I: Home Education, Part II: Out-of-Door Life for the Children.

Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience! Have you already tried searching the homeschool groups section of SCM's website "Charlotte Mason Together?" simplycharlottemason.com/charlotte-mason-together/ Here you can search for groups in your area as well as post your information if you are interested in starting a group, who knows maybe there is someone out there who is also looking to connect! Another idea is that in some areas as you mention groups with a Charlotte Mason specific focus can be hard to come by, however perhaps there is a local more general Christian homeschooling group that you could join for some community. Wishing you all the best in your homeschooling journey.

I’m doing the same with my daughter who is also starting 5th grade! We’re in CA. 😊

Going into 5th grade, too, and in central FL!

Thank you! Yes, I’ve checked the site and nothing is available near us. Definitely thought of starting something but haven’t figured out logistics. It’s so exciting to see SCM shining light on homeschooling an only! Thank you!​@@SimplyCharlotteMason

@@DammannEarlGrey Same sun, opposite coast, wish y’all were closer 😁 Sending good vibes for your homeschool journey!!

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