Q&A: February 2018

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Q&A: February 2018

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Feb 20, 2018

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In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Setting high expectations The day-to-day for large families and more Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group and to subscribe to the Mason Jar feed wherever you get your podcasts!

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Feb 20, 2018

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From the CiRCE Institute, this re-freshed version of The Mason Jar will feature a variety of voices that hope to explore the intersection of Charlotte Mason's important work with the application of classical thought, primarily (but not necessarily exclusively) within the context of home-education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#43: A Morning Time Immersion: In this episode of The Mason Jar, we're bringing Cindy's Morning Time immersion talk that she presented at the 2017 CiRCE conference, held in July in Austin, Texas. ** This episode is brought to you by Morningtide to Eventide, purveyors of... by The Mason Jar
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#34: Q&A for March 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Cindy's response to the Children's Lit Challenge Measuring Mason's ideals considering our own realities (9:20) Prioritizing on busy... by The Mason Jar
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#48: Mary Jo Tate on books to nourish a mom's soul: In this episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Mary Jo Tate, author of Flourish: Balance for Homeschool Moms. Like Cindy, Mary Jo is a major book enthusiast, so they discussed all sorts of books to nourish a mom's soul, from classic fiction... by The Mason Jar
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#41: Q&A for July 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Introducing morning time to pre-schoolers How to use written narration with a formal writing curriculum Advice on teaching boys to read Charlotte Mason... by The Mason Jar
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#33: Q&A for February 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Math with young kids Homeschooling teenage boys (10:10) Narration vs. book report (18:10) A Charlotte Mason Sunday school (27:45) by The Mason Jar
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#45: Q&A for September 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Teaching current events in the homeschool Scheduling subjects Charlotte's motto changing over time and more Don't forget to join the Mere... by The Mason Jar
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#29: Q&A for December 2016: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Grammar for the "grammar flunk" (6:00) Dealing with a distracting toddler (14:00) The difference between a narration and a book report (28:45) ***... by The Mason Jar
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#42: Elsie Iudicello on Charlotte Mason and the Young Mom: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy chats with Elsie Iudicello of FarmhouseSchoolhouse.com about how young moms can navigate the world of Charlotte Mason. Topics include teaching students of all ages in the same home, giving your kids... by The Mason Jar
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On Self-Assessment and Anxiety by The Mason Jar
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#36: Q&A:for April 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Lots of questions about Narration and dictation Getting started with Charlotte Mason and AO How to use summer time properly (hint: take some... by The Mason Jar
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#37: Celeste Cruz on Charlotte Mason Exams: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy chats with Celeste Cruz of joyouslessons.blogspot.com about Charlotte Mason style exams and nature study. Topics include: Discovering Charlotte Mason and employing her ideas in a big... by The Mason Jar
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#38: Q&A for May 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Whether Charlotte Mason's volumes should be reading a particular order Whether morning time is necessary for a true Charlotte Mason (or classical)... by The Mason Jar
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#31: Andrew Pudewa on the Role of Dads in the Homeschool: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy and David chat with a much-loved speaker and a dear friend of CiRCE: Mr. Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). Topics include: His role... by The Mason Jar
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Q&A: February 2018: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Setting high expectations The day-to-day for large families and more Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group and to subscribe to... by The Mason Jar
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#49: Gayle Boss and Megan Hoyt on Advent Nature Study: We know you've got errands to run and a ton of cooking to take care of this week, so this Thanksgiving week we'll be bringing you two episode of the Mason Jar! Up first: Cindy chats with Gayle Boss and friend of the show, Megan Hoyt, about... by The Mason Jar
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#47: Q&A for October 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include goal setting for moms, the purpose of memory work, Bible study in Morning Time, and more. Don't forget to join the Mere Motherhood Facebook group... by The Mason Jar
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Jeannette Tulis on Springtime Nature Study by The Mason Jar
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The Mason Jar #51: Q&A for December 2017: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: what to do with little kids when older kids are studying When to start morning time everyday Independent reading lists and much more Don't forget... by The Mason Jar
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#39: Making the Most of Summertime: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy and David chat about ways to use summer effectively. Topics include: Finishing school work during the summer Whether vacations should be educational Personal development during the summer... by The Mason Jar
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#46: Lesli Richards of The Homegrown Preschooler: In this episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy chats with Lesli Richards of The Homegrown Preschooler, a company dedicated to providing books, curriculum and educational tools for young learners. Topics include new brain research on young kids,... by The Mason Jar
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The Mason Jar Q&A: January 2018: In this episode of The Mason Jar Q&A, Cindy answers listener questions. Topics include: Homeschooling through upheaval Good age to start nature notebooks Cindy's approach to the overwhelming mountain of classic books out there 2017 in... by The Mason Jar
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#50: Pam Barnhill Cross-over Episode!: Join Cindy Rollins and special guest Pam Barnhill for this special cross-over episode between Pam's Your Morning Basket podcast and the Mason Jar. Drawing on their vast experience, Cindy and Pam chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus... by The Mason Jar
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Q&A: February 2018

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