Charlotte Mason Language Arts: Spelling

Simply Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Sonya Shafer

Kids & Family, Education, Self-improvement, Parenting, How To

4.8 • 552 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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0:00.0	Spelling. For some of us, it makes total sense. The letters just seem to click into place
0:06.1	in our minds. Others of us struggle with spelling. The letters don't seem to match the sounds
0:12.8	in the word. No matter where we fall on the spectrum, we can all grow in this aspect of language
0:20.3	arts.
0:21.2	And what's more, spelling doesn't have to be boring.
0:25.1	Let me show you how spelling can be part of the natural progression of learning when you
0:29.8	use the Charlotte Mason approach.
0:36.5	Welcome to the Simply Charlotte Mason podcast.
0:40.5	I'm Sonia Schaefer.
0:42.3	We've been discussing the natural progression of language arts that is intrinsic in a Charlotte
0:47.2	Mason approach to education.
0:49.5	The methods support how a child naturally learns and develops.
0:54.3	We've already talked about the role of good books and recitation, and we've covered
0:58.8	how to teach reading and handwriting.
1:01.9	If you've missed any of those episodes, check the description for links to them, plus
1:06.2	a link to the overview that shows how all the pieces fit together.
1:11.5	Today, we want to focus on spelling.
1:15.1	Once again, I love how Charlotte Mason integrated this skill gradually and gently without
1:21.8	overwhelming a young child who has so much to learn.
1:26.3	In fact, we've already talked about spelling in some of those
1:29.4	previous episodes. But let's follow that thread all the way through for you. Your child
1:36.9	receives a gentle introduction to spelling during reading lessons, specifically starting at
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