Homeschooling a Single Child with the Charlotte Mason Method

[@AshDavis1]

YES! Homeschooler of an only child here- 15 year old son. This was so helpful. Hope to see more of this covered more often. We tend to do 80% of everything as a read aloud together. We enjoy learning right alongside each other, so it's a struggle to let go and make him do books independently.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

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!

[@christi3411]

I too am a mother of an only child and I am so thankful for this talk today.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us and sharing this feedback!

[@rowan9374]

This was so encouraging! My son is not an only child, but my other child is an adult, 11 years older, and she was not homeschooled. I do find myself struggling with trying to prove myself with his success.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience, so glad that you found this to be encouraging!

[@youandme4687]

Also , listening to Sonya bringing me so much joy and peace always. You are like a wonderful peaceful mother i never had. I feels so much support just hearing your voice. God bless , praying for your healing and recovery often.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thank you for sharing your kind words and feedback. Thank you for your prayers for Sonya.

[@songbird8680]

I have really been struggling with homeschooling my only. This encouragement was well timed. Thank you! We’ve used SCM curriculum and book suggestions almost exclusively since kindergarten. Trying to trust the process and not switch around. My daughter starts 5th grade this year. We live in FL and unfortunately there aren’t any CM co-ops near us to get support. Wish there was an easy way to connect with other SCM families in our area. Hugs to all the hard working moms (and dads) of “onlys”.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

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.

[@DammannEarlGrey]

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

[@mistyhamblen649]

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

[@songbird8680]

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

[@songbird8680]

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

[@gabrielamcb9157]

Im so stuck as he wants all my attention all the time...thanks for covering this topic

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome!

[@christyhissong7576]

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.

[@zoikes2292]

Thank you for covering this topic. I was very encouraged hearing that she also had struggles with oral narration. So many of the tips and techniques given for narration in the CM world are not applicable to an only child. One thing I have found as a mom to an only child Because I don't have anything to compare my son to, when problems arise and things aren't getting easier, as a mother teacher I feel that I am failing us. It's encouraging to hear I'm not the only one struggling with this. Again, thank you Sonya and team for all that y'all do. ❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you found this episode encouraging. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and your experience as a homeschooling mother of an only child.

[@linzisqueekers9524]

So greatful for you covering this topic! Thank you for all you do!❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're very welcome, so glad you enjoyed this episode!

[@apolbravo7675]

Very grateful for this episode (I am so emotional as I finished listening on this) thank you so much Ms Sonya and your team. Praying for your healing and full recovery.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

So glad that you enjoyed this episode! Thank you for your prayers for Sonya.

[@torosasantos]

Lovely, there are so much content on large families! This comes in good time, it shows me that we can do it, I have a 7 year old daughter, and are just beginning in our journey in home education. Thank you for making this video available

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome, so glad that you found this to be encouraging! Wishing you all the best on your homeschooling journey with your daughter!

[@pjwilliams564]

Ooh! Thank you for covering this topic!!!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're so welcome!

[@MarkInaSolis]

Finally someone covered this topic of homeschooling an only child… and in the CM way🫶 i have an only child and more talks like this could really help and encourage us. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome, so glad that you found this episode encouraging.

[@JA-vv8wy]

Thank you SO much for this encouragement!!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome!

[@vw658]

This was very helpful thank you!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're welcome!

[@DammannEarlGrey]

Thank you so much for this encouragement! I only have 1 at home currently (the other in college) and it’s disheartening when people think it’s so easy. Ha! We have our own set of challenges. Thank you again!

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You are so welcome, thank you for joining us and sharing your feedback!

[@youandme4687]

This was such a great episode. Thank you both ladies.

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

Thanks for joining us, so glad you enjoyed this episode!

[@ashleynichols3010]

Thank you for this!!❤

[@SimplyCharlotteMason]

You're so welcome!