Training
Teaching your children can be a daunting task, but is one of the most joy-filled experiences you will ever have. We use some material from The CMEC for our time together as well as some of our own curriculum. You will also receive access to a mentor who will guide you as needed.
Multiple times a year the mothers will gather to discuss both the philosophy and pedagogy (“how to”) of the model. These are included for CMP members. We will walk through the subjects one at a time to be able to give support for daily teaching.
School
Children are persons and learning in community is a unique opportunity for them to experience the joy of learning in community. Our school mornings on Tuesday are filled with subjects like Hymns and Folksongs, literature, poetry, composer study, nature study, handwork, and artist study. Children are dropped off at Old Powhatan Baptist Church at 8:45 and picked up at 11:45. There are three ten-week terms over the September-May school year. Children ages 6 (by September 1st) and up are welcome to join. We will likely have two classes for the 2025-2026 school year.
Once the interest form is filled out you will be contacted to schedule an observation and interview. Once accepted, the non-refundable materials fee of $150 per student is due within one week to hold the student’s spot.
Tuition is due by the first day of each of the three terms. Tuition is $250 per ten-week term per student.
We encourage you to schedule an observation!
Community
We meet for book group once a month to read a volume of Charlotte Mason. This reading and discussion is a beautiful way for mothers to share the practical outworking of the model and “meet” Charlotte Mason.
Play group is twice monthly and we enjoy watching the children enjoy nature and fellowship.