"Education is the Science of Relations"; that is, that a child has natural relations with a vast number of things and thoughts: so we train him upon physical exercises, nature lore, handicrafts, science and art, and upon many living books."
(Charlotte Mason, School Education, p.65-66)
Faithful Harvest Learning Community
We are volunteer families spreading the feast of a Charlotte Mason education together on Wednesday afternoons, sharing each other’s talents and burdens.
Homeschool in Community
Join other families embracing Charlotte Mason’s philosophy! Current activities include
Nature Scouting and Journaling
Handicrafts
Folk dancing
Form 1
Science Reading
Math Games
Form 2
Grade 6 Science Lab
Free time for the children to be together
Our Philosophy
We believe that education is more than just academics; it's about holistic growth. Inspired by the visionary educator Charlotte Mason, we embrace her philosophy that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life. Our approach respects the personhood of the children while connecting them to great minds through great books and nature, nurturing a love for learning that extends beyond the lesson time.
Location
The co-op meets in a home located on 5 acres of scenic countryside in Barrington Hills IL. Students have space to roam, run, and play freely within the safety of a fenced enclosure. The property is adjacent to a horse farm, and across the street is the Spring Lake Forest Preserve of Cook County.
Meeting Times
Co-op meets together on Wednesday afternoons during the school year
Student Levels
Current students are in forms one and two (1st-6th grade)
We are interested in growing to more forms. A class for Toddlers-Kinder is looking for a lead teacher.
"Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire."
– William Butler Yeats
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