Dear Mama,
If I could go back in time, I would do things a little differently. You see, while I was researching homeschool, the worldwide bug happened, and that kept me from doing proper research. However, I was able to participate in a workshop about homeschooling given by the state I was living in at the time.
The leader of the workshop suggested, based on what I wanted out of homeschool, that Charlotte Mason was the perfect fit. She was right. However, what I wish she had told me is that there are a number of curricula out there that can help.
Ever since, I’ve been jumping around curricula trying to see what the perfect fit is. So, if I could go back in time, I would hope someone would give me a list of the different Charlotte Mason-style curricula out there for me to research. That’s what I’m going to do for you today.
1. Ambleside Online: Ambleside Online is a FREE curriculum that many people use and enjoy. They have a grid with all the book suggestions for the year.
2. The Alveary: The Alveary is a full curriculum that you have to pay for a yearly subscription. It comes with lesson plans for each subject. You can learn more about them @charlottemasonsalveary.
3. A Gentle Feast: A Gentle Feast is a full curriculum that comes in four cycles. When you purchase a cycle, you get loads of resources to help you set up your school year. You can learn more @agentlefeast. Starting in 2025, A Gentle Feast offers a yearly membership that contains the entire curriculum as well as videos and additional resources.
4. Simply Charlotte Mason: Simply Charlotte Mason is a simplified version of the Charlotte Mason method. They also have a full curriculum that you can pick and choose from. Their suggestions are growing, and many use them for their great resources. You can learn more @simplycharlottemason
5. The CMEC: The CMEC is a full curriculum that comes with a Mother-Teacher course meant to help mothers become better mothers and teachers. They too have a yearly subscription. You can learn more @the.cmec.
So as you can see, each one has its own way of doing things, and things can get pretty confusing quickly. My suggestion would be to follow those accounts to learn more about them and then unfollow when you have made a decision. This way, you avoid confusion and FOMO.
Warmly,
Mirley
Updated September 26, 2025
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