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Amber O’Neal Johnston

About Amber O’Neal Johnston

Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and worldschooling Charlotte Mason mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally-rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same.

She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, and she’s known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com.

Amber is also the author of A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage, diversity, and kinship while embracing inclusivity in the home and beyond.

Amber’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 7, 9, 11, & 13-year-old)

February 28, 2023 //  by Amber O’Neal Johnston//  2 Comments

Amber’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 7-, 9-, 11-, and 13-year-old) ~  Written by Amber O’Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom I’ve gotten some of my best ideas from reading about how other homeschoolers spend their days. Every family organizes their time differently, but whenever I glimpse …

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Category: organizationTag: charlotte mason, day in the life, homeschool day in the life

5 Steps to Update Your Homeschool Schedule Mid-Year

January 3, 2023 //  by Amber O’Neal Johnston//  2 Comments

5 Steps to Update Your Homeschool Schedule Mid-Year ~  Written by Amber O'Neal Johnston from Heritage Mom Now is the time of year for new beginnings. Yes, they can technically happen at any time, but the new year always feels like a fresh slate to sketch out our vision, update goals, and realign …

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Category: organization

Historic Homes: The Perfect Place for a Field Trip

November 8, 2022 //  by Amber O’Neal Johnston//  Leave a Comment

Historic Homes: The Perfect Place for a Field Trip ~ Written by Amber O' Neal Johnston  When my oldest daughter was very young, I didn’t regularly pursue opportunities to visit historic homes. In fact, it wasn’t on my radar at all. But eventually, our field trips became predictable and a bit stale …

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Category: field trips

8 Easy Ways to Enjoy Poetry in Your Homeschool

September 13, 2022 //  by Amber O’Neal Johnston//  1 Comment

8 Easy Ways to Enjoy Poetry in Your Homeschool ~ Written by Amber  O' Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candlelight. In summer, quite the other way, I have to go to bed by day. This stanza from “Bed in Summer” by Robert Louis Stevenson was the …

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Category: a mom's educationTag: charlotte mason, literature, poetry

Embracing Nature Study and Time Spent Outdoors

July 19, 2022 //  by Amber O’Neal Johnston//  3 Comments

Embracing Nature Study and Time Spent Outdoors ~ Written by Amber O'Neal Johnston of Heritage Mom Though Charlotte Mason’s philosophy is often yoked to historical time periods and living books, these things alone don’t comprise a complete CM experience. There are many facets to explore, and one in …

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