Substrate is the base or foundation in which organisms live and thrive. It's the inclusive term for the soul when describing the portion in which plant roots exist. The following websites and resources offer the foundation to grow the mind and spirit.
“If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play!”
General
The Cultivating Project
Cultivating is dedicated to encouraging & inspiring believers everywhere, especially those engaged in fields of creative endeavor.
Hillsdale Online Course
Engaging content from Children’s Literature, Aristotle’s Ethics, CS Lewis and more.
Plumfield and Paidea
Curators of Truth, Goodness of Beauty
Includes Author Pages, Book Reviews and Articles on all things Literature!
Crisis Magazine – Civilized Reader
Intellectual fodder on books and culture
Story Warren – Allies in Imagination
Collective of artists, authors and enthusiasts who speak to fostering imagination through story, parenting, vision and faith
Little Book, Big Story
Faith-based Book Recommendations for Kids and Families
Charlotte Mason & Classical Inspired
A Delectable Education
Offers podcast on a wide range of topics based on the principles and methods of Charlotte Mason
Afterthoughts
Resources, book studies and inspiration from a veteran Charlotte Mason/Classical homeschool mom
Ambleside Online
Comprehensive clearinghouse for Charlotte Mason education including programs of study, CM volumes, Parents Review articles and a forum.
Ambleside Schools
Network of Charlotte Mason schools, offers articles and podcasts
Charlotte Mason Institute
Comprehensive resources, conferences and membership program.
Charlotte Mason Poetry
Articles about Charlotte Mason principles, practices and methods.
Circe Institute
Articles, podcasts, books, conferences and more from Classical perspective
Center for Lit
Resources, online courses and podcasts for engaging in books that foster the Great Conversation
Joyous Lessons
Resources from veteran Charlotte Mason homeschool mom with large family
Sabbath Mood Homeschool
Charlotte Mason resources, booklists and curriculum guides, especially in Sciences
Sage Parnassus
Charlotte Mason resources, mentoring, podcast and more, including the Truth, Goodness and Beauty co-ops.
Simply Charlotte Mason
Offers articles, video training, products, podcast and more.