Ambleside Homeschool Cooperative

“As a stream can rise no higher than its source, so it is probable that no educational effort can rise above the whole scheme of thought which gives it birth.” -Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason believed that educational practice flows from educational philosophy which is why we continue to read and study her works. This summer we are diving into “Home Education” to deepen our understanding of the ideas that shape the way we teach and to cultivate a living education for our children. May our own continued education aid us in educating with greater purpose, confidence, and consistency.

We had our last nature study day of this school year!

“A love of Nature, implanted so early that it will seem to them hereafter to have been born in them, will enrich their lives with pure interests, absorbing pursuits, health, and good humour” (Charlotte Mason, Home Education).

Our Form 3 & 4 students have been working on their Lincoln Douglas debates. This year in our History and Humanities class we read the Federalist Papers, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, The Constitution and The Declaration of Independence weekly, among many other historical documents, along with Biographies, Literature, Dictation and Grammar, Citizenship, Composition, Worldview and more. Next year we will explore the Modern History cycle. If you are interested in hearing more about our Charlotte Mason Co-op, reach out and we would be happy to talk with you.

Please join us this summer for our Charlotte Mason Book Study! DM for details.

Ambleside Homeschool Cooperative has officially opened shadow days for those interested in our Charlotte Mason Co-op for the 2026-2027 school year. Available April shadow dates for Form III (7th - 9th grade) and Form IV (9th - 12th) ONLY.

A little about our Form III (middle school) and IV (high school) groups: Our high school classes this year covered American History and Humanities (Literature, Citizenship, Worldview, Dictation, Grammar, Poetry), Debate, Biology, Picture and Composer Study, Art, Woodworking and Plutarch. We met on Mondays at a local church in Tyler and will continue to do so next year adding Wednesday (drop-off) classes for both Middle and High School that will include: Modern History and Humanities, Latin, Debate (High School only), Chemistry (High School), Astronomy (Middle School or High School), Geography, Picture and Composer Study, Art, Handicraft and Plutarch.

We ask that only those currently practicing Charlotte Mason methods and pedagogy at home apply. For those who are interested but not familiar with Charlotte Mason, we invite you to join us for our Summer Book Club as we delve into one of her volumes on education and fellowship with one another.

In order to attend, we require families to email us at [email protected]. Please include how many children you are bringing and their ages.

Please DO NOT reach out to us via Facebook. We will not reply. Thank you!

It is that time of the year! Are you thinking ahead to next school year yet?

Starting in February, we are hosting Shadow Days so families can see our co-op in action. Space is limited and it is first come, first serve. You MUST RSVP to attend. Please email us. Please include how many children (if any) you plan to bring AND their ages.

Remember this co-op is only for Charlotte Mason families. You must be implementing at home or are working toward that goal. Thank you! We look forward to meeting you.

DO NOT SEND US A FB MESSAGE. WE WILL NOT RESPOND.

We have started our school year with our older students and about to start with everyone else this coming week.

Please keep in mind that our co-op is for ages 6 years and up and only for Charlotte Mason families. We don't facilitate groups with younger children.

We have received emails from those who are interested in CM but don't know anything about the philosophy. Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide education on the CM philosophy since that is something we are not focused on providing. We ask that you do your own research and know the bare minimum BEFORE contacting us.

HOWEVER WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING AND IN THIS ORDER...

1.Read, For the Children's Sake (on amazon) before making the decision to follow CM's philosophy. Its low cost book that is succinct and provides a good overview.

2.Visit Ambleside Online- amblesideonline.org . This is a good resource!

3. Read Home Education by CM. If you have not at least read Charlotte Mason's first book Home Education, do NOT jump into homeschooling with her philosophy. You will only set yourself up for failure. You wouldn't jump into renovating a house without the knowledge to do so and in the same way a philosophy of education takes time to understand to implement. Take a year or so to read her book(s) before you implement.

Co-op sign up is closing July 4th for new members! Participation in our summer CM book discussion is required before joining.