Nature Study

We have many Fun-Schoolers who love the Charlotte Mason method in our Fun-Schooling Mom Support Group on Facebook! Visit these posts for some great info:

What is Charlotte Mason?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FunSchoolingwithThinkingTreeBooks/posts/3028649974081902/
Charlotte Mason + Fun-Schooling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FunSchoolingwithThinkingTreeBooks/posts/3038920996388133/
Peek Inside Charlotte Mason Inspired Journals-
https://www.facebook.com/gr oups/FunSchoolingwithThinkingTreeBooks/posts/3044048979208668/

Did you know we have a lovely Charlotte Mason Homeschool Journal? It’s ideal for ages 9-17, (3rd-12th grade).

This curriculum handbook is designed to be used along with library books, audio books, tutorials, documentaries, and classical music. Unlike our other core journals, we tap into the Charlotte Mason method by incorporating Picture Study daily and creative writing/ narration sections. Make homeschooling fun for your students, while tapping into their interests and covering all the basic subjects.

This plan is perfect for struggling readers and learners. We have included Art & Logic Games that help with dyslexia, reading confusion, and letter reversals.

“Great layout for Charlotte Mason beginners that need to transition. Still elements of fun-schooling but definitely an enjoyable resource and we love that it implements nature study, picture study, and copy work! Key elements in a Charlotte Mason atmosphere. We also love that Sarah has taken the time to look out for the struggles some of our children have with dyslexia and ADHD. Well done!” ~Amazon Customer

“This is truly a beautiful one of a kind book. It has art study in it which is different than the other journals. The book is just beautiful and my daughter is really enjoying it.” ~ An Amazon Customer

What aspects of the Charlotte Mason Method are addressed in Thinking Tree journals?

Nature Study
Art
Poetry
Timelines
Copywork
Utilization of great books

Speaking of timelines…here’s a little peek at how we used them a few years ago…

Someone asked about how our family uses the Make Your Own Timeline Of World History.

1. I put the Timeline, 3 history books, pens and pencils, and a calculator on the table in the dining room.

2. I ask all the kids to come to the table.

3. I tell them that today everyone in the family will add something to the Timeline, including mom and dad.

4. I added the summer of 1950 when both my parents were born. Joe added pictures and dates to 5 pages, Esther added WW1, Rachel added January 1917. Some kids will work later.

5. I will clear the table once everyone has added something.

Who doesn’t love Autumn? Crisp, cool temps, gorgeous foliage, bonfires and roasted marshmallows, cozy sweaters, and curling up with hot chocolate and a good book by the fire…delightful!

Help your kids to love this season as well!

What do moms like you think of this beautiful journal?

“We love all of the Thinking Tree books but my seven year old is using this one the most this season. He loves the detailed coloring pages and the flexibility of the work pages. If you have a child that is very self-driven and passionate about certain subjects, these journals are great! They are also fabulous for kids with learning disabilities or struggling learners, because the design of the pages are inviting and not overwhelming, and you can modify them to fit whatever needs your child has.” (Live2Learn, Amazon reviewer)

“My daughter has been using this one for a couple of months now and is doing well with it. We are finishing up the school year with most of the stuff that we had already purchased, but will be making the switch to complete fun-schooling next year. This book allows her to journal her way through her own interests and really keeps her mind engaged. This is a great way for creative children to learn. Love it!” (J. Pope, Amazon reviewer)

“This, I have been told, is a good step up from the young journals because it has less writing than some of the older kid journals. It certainly is one of my favorite journals and I am looking forward to using it with my son in the fall. You can see the inside of it in my video. I received this at a discount in exchange for my honest review. I honestly love it and we will be using it. I have seen the inside of many of these and this one is a favorite.” (Momtographer, Amazon reviewer)

Click here to see inside: