• Today on The New Mason Jar Podcast, Cindy and Dawn chat with returning guest Denise Gaskins, veteran homeschool mother of 5, math coach, and author about her new book Charlotte Mason's Living Math
• Why did Denise finally write this book?
• How Denise applied Charlotte's principles to teaching mathematics
• Why this book includes paintings, puzzles and discussion prompts
• What kind of accuracy is the most important in a deep understanding of mathematics?
• How can we discern if a child is understanding concepts versus just parroting back information?
• Does Denise recommend a specific math curriculum that works with this living approach?
• What is an example of what a living math lesson might sound like?
• How can we use art in teaching math?
• What does Denise think is the key idea of a Charlotte Mason math education?

For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/144.

• In this episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn chat with AmblesideOnline moms Cheri Hall and Naomi Goegan about their children's experience with a long-lasting online community.
• How Cheri first discovered the philosophy of Charlotte Mason
• Why and how Naomi first started one of these AO student discussion groups
• What are some of the memorable moments that these students have had in this group?
• What is some advice Naomi has for parents wanting to organize a group like this for their students?
• Were there concerns about the online nature of the group when starting out?
• What is the biggest benefit you see coming out of these groups?
• At the end of the episode, Josiah and Ezra Hall share their personal thoughts on why being in an AO group has been such a blessing.

Don't forget to check our website for the full show notes on this episode at https://thenewmasonjar.com/143.

• For today's episode of The New Mason Jar, Cindy and Dawn welcome back Sheila Carroll of Living Books Press to discuss all things nature study.
• Why Sheila believes nature study to be so crucial to a Charlotte Mason education
• How the mother's interest in the natural world can inspire her children
• What did Charlotte Mason mean when she said we were all meant to be naturalists?
• Where to start if you really haven't done any nature study yet?
• What was the nature study movement in America and it's possible influence on Mason?
• Restoring a vision for the primacy of God's creation in our families
• What changes has Sheila seen in families when nature study becomes a regular part of their lives?
• What could nature study look like for a family just starting out?

For the full show notes on this episode, please visit https://thenewmasonjar.com/142.