Homeschool Educator Event Charlotte Mason

(This event is open to the public, you do not have to be a part of MHSAP to join us.)
 
Charlotte Mason Approach to Education

Presented by Sonya Shafer (simplycharlottemason.com

Charlotte Mason was a British educator in the early 1900's. Her timeless and inspiring approach to education still benefits those who teach children today.

FRIDAY, October 15 • MHSAP  
10:00-10:15am - Introduction  10:15-11:15 – Charlotte Mason and Her Methods 
This workshop provides a practical and encouraging overview of the simple and effective methods used in the Charlotte Mason approach. 
11:15-11:30 – Break 
11:30-12:30 – Learning with Living Books  Good living books feed our children a feast of ideas, not just dry facts. Learn what makes living books "living", and practice using them in a way that makes learning stick. 
2:30-1:30 – Lunch  (Bring your own or purchase by emailing Sally, shofmann@marion-isd.org)
1:30-2:30 – Question and Answer 

SATURDAY, October 16 • MHSAP  
10:00-11:00 – Laying Down the Rails 
Discover the secret to smooth and easy days: habit training. Learn how to instill good habits, which habits Charlotte Mason encouraged parents to cultivate in their children, and tips for cultivating the Top Three. 
11:00-11:15 – Break 
1:15-12:15 – Pick Your Rabbit: The Habit of Attention
In a world of distractions, we need to help our children learn how to give full attention intentionally and consistently. In this session, Sonya will describe how her perception of attention has been radically changed and share a lot of practical ideas for cultivating the habit of attention-a habit that is crucial for success in learning and in life. 

Questions or to REGISTER contact: Sally Hofmann, shofmann@marion-isd.org