I've had to listen to this so many times. It's so encouraging. You do such an amazing job making the one listening be heard. You then lift them back up! Thank you!
Thank you Sonya. I have one child in particular that I need to work more on this habit. Just ordered Laying Down the Rails to focus this year on these.
I’m so very grateful for your teachings and your ways of communicating and your love of truly wanting children to learn to do their best 👍👍✅✅✅⛵️⛵️⛵️✍️✍️✍️
Glad you found this post valuable. As our children get older especially, it can be so valuable to come alongside them and put those helpful tools right into their hands!
The 4 Qs: Did I do my best to be happy? Did I do my best to have meaning? Did I do my best to build positive relationship? Did I do my best to be fully engaged?
We are on a tight budget. Which books can I skip with regards to the bundles (Laying down the rails) and which 1, if I can narrow it down should I buy?
Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your question! This will depend on your preferences somewhat. "Laying Down the Rails" describes all of the habits as well as Charlotte Mason's thoughts on them and some questions to ask yourself about each habit: simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ "Laying Down the Rails for Children: A Habit Training Companion" has each habit as well as activities, stories, and Bible verses to help you teach the habits directly to your children. This resource is intended for use with children in first grade and up as you continue to incorporate habit training in your formal lesson time although younger children in the home will certainly enjoy joining in on some of the games and activities especially! simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/ It may come down to what you feel more comfortable doing. Would you like the lessons planned out for you or do you feel comfortable coming up with your own activities and stories that correspond to the ideas written about each habit in "Laying Down the Rails?" Another way to save on these resources is to download the e-book or to look into the bundle: simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-rails-laying-rails-children-laying-rails-workshop-dvd-bundle/ This page offers additional explanation and comparison between all of the "Laying Down the Rails" resources: simplycharlottemason.com/product-links-tips-info/whats-difference-laying-rails-resources/
I've had to listen to this so many times. It's so encouraging. You do such an amazing job making the one listening be heard. You then lift them back up! Thank you!
You are so welcome, thank you for sharing your kind words and feedback!
Perhaps the real question is, Am I the one avoiding these tips, yet expecting my kids to become perfect?
Isn't it refreshing to know how much we too can learn from Charlotte Mason?
Thank you Sonya. I have one child in particular that I need to work more on this habit. Just ordered Laying Down the Rails to focus this year on these.
I am glad that you are feeling encouraged and inspired. Come back with any questions you may have as you embark on this journey!
I’m so very grateful for your teachings and your ways of communicating and your love of truly wanting children to learn to do their best 👍👍✅✅✅⛵️⛵️⛵️✍️✍️✍️
Thank you for sharing your kind words and feedback, so glad that you have found this channel to be helpful in your journey!
Thank you for the encouragement as I still often slips on the rail, Sonya.
May God bless you❤
Glad that you have found in encouragement from this post!
I so love these discussions. ❤ Thanks Sonya
Thank you for joining us, so glad that you are enjoying these episodes!
I'm going to have my 12 year old listen to this lol.
Glad you found this post valuable. As our children get older especially, it can be so valuable to come alongside them and put those helpful tools right into their hands!
The 4 Qs:
Did I do my best to be happy?
Did I do my best to have meaning?
Did I do my best to build positive relationship?
Did I do my best to be fully engaged?
Thank you for summarizing these key points here!
This is a good reminder ❤
Thanks for joining us!
We are on a tight budget. Which books can I skip with regards to the bundles (Laying down the rails) and which 1, if I can narrow it down should I buy?
Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your question! This will depend on your preferences somewhat. "Laying Down the Rails" describes all of the habits as well as Charlotte Mason's thoughts on them and some questions to ask yourself about each habit:
simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/
"Laying Down the Rails for Children: A Habit Training Companion" has each habit as well as activities, stories, and Bible verses to help you teach the habits directly to your children. This resource is intended for use with children in first grade and up as you continue to incorporate habit training in your formal lesson time although younger children in the home will certainly enjoy joining in on some of the games and activities especially!
simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/
It may come down to what you feel more comfortable doing. Would you like the lessons planned out for you or do you feel comfortable coming up with your own activities and stories that correspond to the ideas written about each habit in "Laying Down the Rails?"
Another way to save on these resources is to download the e-book or to look into the bundle:
simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-rails-laying-rails-children-laying-rails-workshop-dvd-bundle/
This page offers additional explanation and comparison between all of the "Laying Down the Rails" resources:
simplycharlottemason.com/product-links-tips-info/whats-difference-laying-rails-resources/