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Past Fostering Wonder Newsletters.

Read past notes, seasonal encouragement, book suggestions, and resources shared with the Fostering Wonder email list.

Sent September 18, 2026

A New Family Path for History

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Free Family Path support for history in grades 3–6
  • β€’ Why grades 1 and 2 continue with their own history curriculum
  • β€’ American and ancient history choices, including three American history years
  • β€’ Oral and written narrations and term celebrations adapted by grade
  • β€’ A book basket and a prayer for meaningful learning together
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Sent September 4, 2026

The Simplicity of Nature Study

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ A simple 12-week family rhythm for exploring one nature topic
  • β€’ Charlotte Mason's encouragement to build a living acquaintance with nature
  • β€’ Nature journaling through observation, questions, and connections
  • β€’ A free Nature Study Quick Start Guide for choosing a topic
  • β€’ The Wind in the Willows as a family read-aloud
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Sent August 21, 2026

Singing with Purpose

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Why singing belongs in a generous Charlotte Mason education
  • β€’ A short weekly rhythm using The Singing Family's Solfa Lessons playlist
  • β€’ New Grade 6 History curriculum with two perspectives on the earliest period
  • β€’ Arithmetic practice available through student profiles
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Sent August 7, 2026

Let the Bible Teach

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Reading directly from the Bible and staying with one book at a time
  • β€’ A bedtime rhythm that includes Dad and the whole family
  • β€’ Alternating English and Spanish with a bilingual Bible
  • β€’ Using narration and a short little talk after the reading
  • β€’ Learning memory verses together with Sing the Bible
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Sent July 24, 2026

Geography by the Way

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Why geography can fit naturally into a weekly rotation
  • β€’ Connecting geography lessons with nature outings and everyday experiences
  • β€’ Charlotte Mason's geography by the way approach
  • β€’ Two living geography books to explore
  • β€’ A curriculum revision update and gentle planning encouragement
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Sent July 10, 2026

Latin in the older elementary years

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ How Scarlette is adding Latin once a week for about ten minutes
  • β€’ Why Latin can make grammar more concrete for older students
  • β€’ A simple beginning resource and pronunciation rhythm
  • β€’ A current family read-aloud recommendation
  • β€’ New account, scheduler, and hard-copy printing updates on the website
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Sent June 26, 2026

Brush drawing and art lessons in a Charlotte Mason home

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ How brush drawing and art lessons differ from nature journaling
  • β€’ Why art lessons can work well as a family-style subject
  • β€’ A simple weekly rhythm for short art lessons
  • β€’ Drawing, watercolor, and art lesson resources Scarlette has used or enjoyed
  • β€’ A note from Scarlette about work on Grade 6 History
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Sent June 16, 2026

The website is open

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Curriculum is available for purchase again
  • β€’ New support added across history, English, Shakespeare, and Grade 5 English
  • β€’ Resource Library updates, including grade-specific Riches and Beauty subjects
  • β€’ Notes for charter school families and how to follow along
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Sent May 29, 2026

Planning a full Charlotte Mason feast

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ What belongs in a full Charlotte Mason feast
  • β€’ How Fostering Wonder supports core lessons
  • β€’ Subjects families can add gently over time
  • β€’ Resource links for art, nature study, Latin, Shakespeare, and more
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Sent May 22, 2026

History curriculum update

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ Two history route options for Grades 1 and 2
  • β€’ A stronger Grade 3 discovery and Pilgrim focus
  • β€’ Picture study suggestions connected to history
  • β€’ A Charlotte Mason reminder about spreading the feast
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Sent May 1, 2026

A helpful, simple rhythm

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ New website resources and book lists
  • β€’ A note about Spanish as a foreign language curriculum
  • β€’ Fostering Wonder Instagram and YouTube updates
  • β€’ A lunchtime Rumpelstiltskin read-aloud
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Sent April 24, 2026

A restful, non-rushed week

Inside this newsletter

  • β€’ A steadier homeschool rhythm at home
  • β€’ Planning a peaceful weekly rhythm
  • β€’ Mom's Pick reading baskets
  • β€’ Music resource: The Singing Family
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