Up Above The Rowan Tree

Classical - Secular - Relaxed

  • Home
  • About
    • Disclosures
  • Classical Education
  • Secular Homeschooling
  • The Anxious Mom’s Guide
  • Resources & Reviews
  • Contact

The Anxious Mom’s Guide: Knowing When It’s Time to Quit Homeschooling

April 30, 2018 by NadineD 3 Comments

The Anxious Mom's Guide to Knowing When It's Time to Quit Homeschooling

As we wrap up this school year, and excitedly look towards the next, for some of us there is also an element of worry and wondering. Is it time to quit homeschooling? Have we come as far as we can? Are my children getting everything they need out of our homeschool life. I’d say this Read More

Filed Under: Encouragement, The Anxious Mom's Guide

Build Your Library Level 8: A Secular, Literature-Based Exploration of the History of Science

April 13, 2018 by NadineD 6 Comments

Build Your Library Level 8: A Secular, Literature-based Exploration of the History of Science

It’s that time of year again. When us home educating parents are starting to decide on curriculum and resources for next year. I knew that I wanted a secular, literature-based curriculum for my oldest next year. I also knew that after a year of working really hard at subjects he finds really difficult, he needed Read More

Filed Under: Charlotte Mason Homeschooling, Resources & Reviews, Secular Homeschooling

Annabelle and Aiden: Bringing Complex Science To Kids of All Ages

January 9, 2018 by NadineD Leave a Comment

Annabelle and Aiden: Bringing Complex Science Ideas to Kids of All Ages

Have you ever come across a book that just electrifies you – makes your toes tingle and your face smile? Fills your heart with happiness and hope? When I was given the opportunity to review two of the Annabelle and Aiden books, written by J.R Becker and illustrated by Max Rambaldi,  that is precisely what Read More

Filed Under: Resources & Reviews, Secular Homeschooling

A Charlotte Mason Plenary: Where Everyone Gets a Seat At the Table

January 8, 2018 by NadineD Leave a Comment

A Charlotte Mason Plenary: A guided journey through Charlotte Mason where EVERYONE gets a seat at the table.

One of the most common bits of advice I’ve given (and received) about learning the Charlotte Mason method –  is to go directly to Charlotte Mason’s original writings. However, for most of us, reading the Original Homeschool Series from Charlotte Mason can feel daunting and overwhelming. Victorian writing, flowery language, references to ideas and people Read More

Filed Under: Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Education Is A Life: Self-Education for the Homeschool Parent

December 20, 2017 by NadineD Leave a Comment

Education is a life: Self-education for the homeschool parent

Among the most recognizable of all of Charlotte Mason’s words, “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life” are probably at the top of the list. As a home educator that is inspired and driven by Mason’s philosophy and methods, I keep this at the front of my mind at all times when I’m Read More

Filed Under: Encouragement, Secular Homeschooling

No, I’m Not a Charlotte Mason Purist – And You Probably Aren’t Either.

October 19, 2017 by NadineD 11 Comments

No, I'm Not a Charlotte Mason Purist (and you probably aren't, either)

I have never described myself as a Charlotte Mason purist. I have spent years, however, studying as much as I can about Mason’s philosophy and methods and try as I might, I just keep circling back around to this style of homeschooling. You may recall a post that I published near the end of last Read More

Filed Under: Charlotte Mason Homeschooling, Secular Homeschooling

Dear New Homeschool Mom: Things I Wished Someone Had Told Me

October 4, 2017 by NadineD 6 Comments

Dear New Homeschool Mom: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started

I need to preface this blog post by saying very clearly that I am not a seasoned veteran of homeschooling. We’re in our 5th school year as a homeschooling family, and some days that feels like such a long time. Other days, it feels like we’re still getting started. There are a few things that Read More

Filed Under: Encouragement, Secular Homeschooling

Secular Charlotte Mason Resources – An *Updated* Resource Round-Up!

September 22, 2017 by NadineD 22 Comments

Secular Charlotte Mason Resources: An *updated* resource round-up!

With so many great Charlotte Mason curricula, products, and resources out there, following a Charlotte Mason philosophy in your homeschool can be very easy. However, for those of us who are secular homeschooling families, finding secular Charlotte Mason resources can be a little more difficult. So I have put together a quick round-up of some Read More

Filed Under: Secular Homeschooling Tagged With: Charlotte Mason Homeschooling, Charlotte Mason Resources, Secular Charlotte Mason, Secular Homeschooling

Secular Science Curriculum: A review of REAL Science Odyssey Astronomy Level 2

September 8, 2017 by NadineD 3 Comments

Secular Science Curriculum - A review of REAL Science Odyssey Astronomy Level 2

You know that feeling? When you’re so excited you feel the electricity coursing through your hands and your breath gets quick and your heart is pounding in your chest? You’ve searched high and low and you. have. found it. It’s in your hands and it’s so perfect you are almost brought to tears. The unicorn Read More

Filed Under: Resources & Reviews, Secular Homeschooling

Nessy Online – Help For When You’re Suspecting Dyslexia

August 17, 2017 by NadineD Leave a Comment

Nessy: Online Help for Homeschoolers Who Are Struggling With Dyslexia

The learning challenges I’ve faced with one of my children, his language issues and anxiety and possible dyslexia, is something I write about often here on my blog. We have struggled, and fought, and overcome – and we are still awaiting further testing to see if there’s anything else going on with him. I have Read More

Filed Under: Resources & Reviews, The Anxious Mom's Guide

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Hello and thanks for popping in!

I'm Nadine - blogger, homeschooler, coffee addict, lover of books. I'm the Mama to two great kids and the lucky wife to one amazing guy. While I am deeply inspired by the classical education philosophy, I am above all a passionate advocate for making our homeschools unique and individualized. I am also unapologetically secular, and I am committed to making this little corner of the blog world a comfortable and nurturing place for the secular homeschooling mama. I am so happy you're here!

Search This Blog:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Join me on Facebook!

Join me on Facebook!

Memoria Press Classical Homeschool Curriculum

Memoria Press Classical Homeschool Curriculum

Plan Your Year

Plan Your Year

Your Morning Basket

Your Morning Basket Ad

All About Learning Press

All About Learning Press

Oak Meadow: Secular, Waldorf-Inspired Curriculum

We are an Amazon Affiliate

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn money by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

© 2019 · Designed by ElanBlogStudio · Built on the Genesis Framework

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok