I recently finished reading "Pocketful of Pinecones."

On page 238 in the 'Supplement' section, Karen Andreola writes this:

"The pages of Home Education gave Carol a philosophy and method on which to draw.To have an aim and a direction, even if accomplishments are small at the start,is far better than to drift along in insecurity and confusion...

Carol put her trust in a method that appealed to her. She was careful to attempt no more than she felt she could handle at any given time. She couldn't fully realize the ideal educational environment presented in Home Education. She had to be content with what she was able to do, while acknowledging room for improvement."

I write this for those contemplating Charlotte Mason method, and those who are new to it and those who are still making adjustments and striving to improve, (that's me!)

I am constantly making changes to stay on aim and in a direction consistent with Charlotte Mason.  My children are quite used to these changes! I do it one subject at a time and I always post it on the *schedule. Most recently I switched from using 'Poems Every Child Should Know" in which we were reading poetry from various different poets, to focusing on one poet and reading his biography and becoming familiar with his works. Another change that I have made is to read the King James Version of the Bible as Charlotte suggests. 

*A schedule gives me an aim and a direction, (even if I don't always adhere to it!)

When the Original Homeschool Series seems a bit much, it's nice to have other books to help me stay on an aim and a direction, such as these:

There are many respected bloggers who share their knowledge and ideas about Charlotte Mason.

All to help us keep an aim and direction! 

You can find them here: