Sonya Shafer

Sonya is married to her best friend, John and has homeschooled for fifteen years. With a passion to encourage moms in their homeschooling, she co-directs SimplyCharlotteMason.com, a website designed for those who use the Charlotte Mason method. She has written many homeschool resources, including Laying Down the Rails, and is a frequent speaker at homeschool groups.

To minister to younger mothers and those dealing with special needs, Sonya shares her heart through www.IntentionalParents.com and her book This Anguished Blessed Journey: A Mother’s Faith Journal through Autism.

For more information please visit www.SimplyCharlotteMason.com.

Products by Sonya Shafer

In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Thu, 06/02/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
Teaching language arts doesn’t have to be complicated. Charlotte Mason taught all the skills with just a few power-packed methods. Discover what exactly is included in language arts and how to teach it in an enjoyable and simple way—the... More
Looking Past The Fear [Audio Product]
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Thu, 06/02/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
An encouraging look at God’s response to five fears that homeschooling moms face: Fear of what God is calling you to do, fear of being inadequate for the job, fear of what might happen in the future, fear of ridicule or rejection, fear of our... More
In: Conventions, 2010 Convention
Sat, 06/05/2010
Price: $5.00 (MP3 Download)
You don’t have to be a music major or an art aficionado to teach fine arts to your children. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover an easy yet effective way to give your children music appreciation and art appreciation that will enrich their... More
Learning with Living Books [Audio Product]
In: Conventions, 2010 Convention
Sat, 06/05/2010
Price: $5.00 (MP3 Download)
Good living books help our children form personal relations and emotional bonds. And those bonds are what make learning stick. Join Sonya for a look at this simple, yet effective, approach to homeschooling. Learn what makes living book “living”, and... More
Poetry - Just Enjoy It! [Audio Product]
In: Conventions, 2010 Convention
Sat, 06/05/2010
Price: $5.00 (MP3 Download)
Yes, poetry can be enjoyable and easy! Come learn a simple, relaxed way to include poetry in any homeschool Language Arts program. Lots of practical tips and helpful resources will be shared.
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Fri, 06/03/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
A practical and encouraging overview of the methods used in the Charlotte Mason approach, including living books, short lessons, fine arts, history, geography, dictation, narration, copywork, poetry, and more.
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Fri, 06/03/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
Sonya will walk you through a simple five-step process for creating a plan that fits your unique family. Learn how to schedule based on Charlotte Mason principles with a healthy dose of homeschooling reality.
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Fri, 06/03/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
Charlotte Mason’s gentle methods for handwriting and spelling with copywork and dictation. Includes hands-on practice and lots of encouraging instruction.
Lessons from the Valley [Audio Product]
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Sat, 06/04/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
Biblical encouragement for parents dealing with special needs; includes spiritual lessons learned while dealing with autism.
Laying Down the Rails [Audio Product]
In: 2011 Convention, Conventions
Sat, 06/04/2011
Price: $2.99 (MP3 Download)
The importance of training our children in good habits that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Includes the sixty habits found in Charlotte Mason’s writings, and focuses specifically on the top three she mentioned most. Very... More