Should Charlotte Mason narrations immediately follow the readings?
Dear Carrie, In our house, some time passes between reading and actually writing a narration in Heart of Dakota. Often my kids refer back to their readings. I understand that…
Written Narrations As a Homeschool Form of Assessment
From Our House To Yours What is a written narration? I thought I'd make the focus of this weekly check-in written narrations. Â So, just what is a written narration, you…
Why You Should Continue With Copywork Once Dictation and Written Narrations Have Begun
Dear Carrie, The reasons for continuing dictation, oral narration, and written narration through the middle and upper years make sense to me. I myself have seen fruit from these methods!…
Personal Style Within the Structure of the Plans, Part 2
Can you encourage personal style within the provided structure of Heart of Dakota's plans? You certainly can! In fact, as I shared last week, the opportunity for personal style is…
Please Explain Where Summarizing Comes into Narration
Please Explain Where Summarizing Comes into Narration I understand the point of oral and written narrations is to have my children retell as much as they can. Also the point…
