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Reflections from Dr. Jennifer Spencer on Charlotte Mason, personalism, and her time as Scholar in Residence at the University of Cumbria this summer.

For various reasons, we are often driven to consider some type of alternative education for our children. Does Charlotte Mason's philosophy fit our needs?

A glimpse into one Charlotte Mason family's worldschooling life.

A few basic supplies can facilitate peace and joy in your home or classroom. Here are some we recommend in Alveary.

Readings, music, art, and even a poem by Charlotte Mason on themes from Holy Week.

Enjoy the spring with these poems, musical pieces, and nature walks adapted from Alveary lessons!

A Charlotte Mason education involves lots of reading, but students with low working memory can struggle with reading comprehension. Andy gives ideas on how to help!

How does low working memory affect key methods such as narration in a Charlotte Mason education? How do we support students and help them grow?

Explore the world of working memory and neurodiversity to learn how we can support students with low working memory (often ADHD) within a Charlotte Mason education.

Alveary info, news, and updates for the 2025-26 school year. Registration is open!

What does a Charlotte Mason education look like? How can Alveary help you implement Charlotte Mason's ideas in your homeschool, co-op, or classroom?

Sarah-Beth Gould discusses the importance of asking students to read, think, discuss, and write about ugly and uncomfortable things.

Join Dr. Smith as he sits down with Dr. Thorley, the last principal of Charlotte Mason College, to delve into the depths of the Charlotte Mason archive.

Many of you have enjoyed our advent guides over the last few years...we hope you enjoy the 2024 edition just as much!

Join Dr. Doug Sikkema and Dr. Matthew Mullins as they dive into the ‘how,’ ‘what,’ and ‘why’ behind living books.

Dr. Donna Johnson gives final thoughts on reading instruction - the essential ingredients to include and the importance of personhood.

Do kids who start reading in kindergarten really have a head start?

When is a student ready to learn to read? Dr. Donna Johnson talks about reading readiness in this video and transcript.

Let's get practical. How do we assess reading curricula? Dr. Donna Johnson helps us think through these questions to get at what is beneficial for every student.

What does it look like to spread a wide variety of rich books for our students? Amber O'Neal Johnston leads us in considering this topic through this session.