I have been homeschooling for 14 years, mostly trying to follow Charlotte Mason's ideas. As my understanding of her ideas has deepened, though, I have realized more and more how challenging it is to offer the whole broad feast to multiple ages. If you have been looking for something that keeps all your children (whatever their age) in the same history streams, which helps you figure out how to add in all the "extras" (music, picture study, brush drawing, nature lore) and provides tremendous support and learning opportunities for the mother, this is the curriculum you have been waiting for. We have accomplished a more complete feast this year than ever before!

The Alveary is such a wealth of information in such an organized manner. It makes homeschooling the CM way overseas even better and more accessible.

As a busy mom of four with a special need kiddo the Alveary is so invaluable to me. I honestly don't have much time for planning and with Alveary I don't have to feel guilty for that, because the education they are receiving is so rich. While there are a few things I have to tweak for our family (I think that is true for any curriculum), every year we are spreading such a wonderful feast. Also, as someone who was new to CM it is helpful to have the guidance on how to implement, I may not be perfect at it but feel more confidence than I would without the Alveary Knowledge Base.

We have had a beautiful experience using the Alveary this year. We are at the beginning of our homeschool journey as my daughter is in Form 1B [1st grade]. Using the Alveary has given me peace of mind that we are beginning our schooling on the right foot. The Alveary has made spreading a generous feast of knowledge before my daughter a lovely experience. We have thoroughly enjoyed all of the books selected. Other families in our CM co-op also use the Alveary and it has been wonderful experience having all of our kids forming relationships with the same books this year. I can't recommend the Alveary enough. We are working on our third term of the year now and I can hardly wait to dive into the Alveary's plans and books for next year! Thank you so much for helping to make our school year such a lovely adventure!

I’ve been homeschooling for a number of years now. There are countless quality curricula available. But not many curricula offer assistance for the teacher. I think the longevity of homeschooling rests upon the teacher finding a community she can belong to and the resources to help her grow. I chose Alveary because it not only offered excellent Charlotte Mason curriculum, but it also has the tools I need so that we can all succeed together.

Using the Alveary for the past two years has enabled us to jump in with so many subjects I would have struggled to introduce on my own- and I love having the readings and lessons already set up with all the steps of doing the lesson laid out.

I was sold on giving my children a Charlotte Mason eduction from the beginning, so it is all my children have known, but as we were nearing high school I was a little overwhelmed at what it should look like. The Alveary has removed the unknown for me, and has (as an added bonus) given my younger children a fuller feast than what their older siblings had known. Anything worthwhile will take effort, so don't expect the Alveary to eliminate your work load, but they do make it easier to give an education of excellence.

I am finishing up my second year (with 6 students and 2 tag-alongs) and the things I appreciate most have been: 1) easy and well done exams - all prepared. 2) Each student has lessons tailored to their skill level - very little adjusting for me. 3) Large family friendly - all my kids are studying the same history cycle, poet, and artist. This creates unity and great conversation in our house, as well as lets us combine subjects to cut down on my teaching time. 4) The depth of study is awesome, especially in high school.

We are nearing the end of our second year using the Alveary. It has been a Godsend to me and my family. I love that I can get as much hand-holding as I want and have access to stellar teacher/momma education on so many of an ever-growing list of topics. We will continue to use the Alveary.

I have really appreciated The Alveary more each year I use it. The lesson plans are thorough and have all of the scaffolding done for me. The books are beautiful and just the right difficulty for each of my kids. I have loved all of the teacher training as well. This really is a full package.

The Alveary is different than anything out there for Charlotte Mason homeschoolers. Right away, as soon as I purchased and obtained access to their materials, I knew that I had made the best decision by committing. I have tried many, many "authentic" and CM "inspired" curricula on the market but our years are always so stressful! It's hard to learn this method of education WHILE you are teaching with the volume of voices to be found on the internet. I am so glad we purchased The Alveary Membership!

This was my first year using the Alveary. I have absolutely loved it! The geography is just wonderful! I love that I don't have to take the time to break up books, figure out songs, etc. I can take the time to learn HOW to implement the lessons as well as more about the CM philosophy. The webinars [available in Knowledge Base] have just been so helpful, as well.

The community was the uppermost reason that made me join The Alveary two years ago, and I have not been disappointed. I just did not get the same (needed) community support and good feeling where I was before. Even if people do things differently to you, the vibe is positive, open  arms kind of thing that makes it a safe and comfortable place to share, ask questions, or learn more.

We have participated in the Alveary for two years...what I love about it is that it is complete! The ability to be able to see all the programs/grade assignments so you can fit your child exactly where they need to be. The flexibility and ease of using the curriculum...it is so much more than a book list! There are many CM curricula out there but this is so much more. The Alveary team has done a great job laying out the how to of the subject, given helps with videos and documents on how to implement. It helps you to really know how to present and guide your child in a true CM way, which as I have seen is CRUCIAL! I was somewhat skeptical at first about what books would be offered particularly the newer ones that they are trying to bring in to make the feast more living and relative to our day...and I can say I LOVE the book choices! I love how they have really done their research and have tried to do what is best for today and doing it in a CM way. I recommend the Alveary to everyone I meet, it has been life changing for our family and we have grown so much being in the Alveary.

When we first knew that we wanted to pursue a Charlotte Mason Education, we were already in the midst of our homeschool journey with three kids. Taking time off to really learn the philosophy and how to bring it to practical fruition on my own was not an option, but the Alveary was our bridge. It allowed us to jump straight into a full and vigorous Charlotte Mason education, while giving me time to learn and understand the philosophy as we go. We have been able to step right up and sit down to enjoy the full feast, so there is no need for everyone to starve (so to speak) while I am learning my way around the kitchen.

I feel like we have tried quite a few options when it comes to our children's schooling ( public and private school, another Charlotte Mason program, etc) but our favorite so far has been The Alveary. There are so many resources and riches included with The Alveary membership that it can feel overwhelming at first. However, giving myself time to digest all that goodness has resulted in so much peace for our family. My kids enjoy the Spanish lessons and geography has been a big hit this year as well. I love that a majority of the work as been done for me - finding resources, articles and YouTube links. It makes the day go much smoother to have all those resources already vetted for appropriateness at my fingertips. Each year we are able to add more of the riches to our day. Next year I'm hoping to add movement and scouting more consistently to our schedule!

The Alveary has provided a rich and robust education for my children at all levels. It has been a joy to guide my children through the days lessons.

This is our 3rd year using the Alveary. I find the framework, lesson plans, and resources invaluable (worth MUCH more than $250!) An added blessing for our family is that now we can share school days with other Alveary members without hours of planning. Thank you, Alveary team, for all you do to give us the hand-holding we need and the freedom we desire.

Alveary came to us just in time!! The resources and knowledge base have been so helpful and the curriculum is well thought out. I'm so thankful that we will have a clear path through high school. Thank you so much!!

We have used Alveary for the past two years. Such a blessing to have well chosen books and very complete plans and helpful links at my fingertips! The history and literature rotation are our favorite. Highly recommend.

I really appreciate the Alveary's approach to teaching multiple students at once. One of the the most beautiful, but frustrating pieces of a CM education is all those subjects! The Alveary has tremendously helped me keep those plates spinning! I feel like their well-thought out approach has enabled me to tackle some subjects that I have heretofore shied away from because of the time: Latin and Architecture to name two.

The Alveary takes the guess work out of making that book list each year for each child. It has really taken the psychological weight off my mind that my students are "missing" something.

I love the Alveary Curriculum! It is very comprehensive, well thought out and easy to use. I love that I can spend less time on deciding what to teach and what resources to use and more time on learning and discussing what we learn with my children. I am thrilled with the Geography and Nature studies lessons and I'm excited that the Alveary team keeps finding amazing ways to improve. Oh and I love that it feels 'real' (for a lack of a better word)....no fluff or busy work. Also it is easy to adjust and combine for multiple ages and abilities.

I love the Alveary! The program is beautifully curated; however, it is so much more than a “curriculum.” It is a community of like-minded mamas (the Hive), reading the same living books with their children and encouraging one another while pursuing “an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life.” There’s something special about implementing the same program alongside others that keeps me encouraged, inspired, and accountable. The Knowledge Base puts oodles of professional development at my fingertips. I can give myself a “mini-conference” whenever I need it! Not only does it save me planning time and decision fatigue, but since the pieces have been thoughtfully put together, I can enjoy more of the feast.

This will be our 5th year using the Alveary. I had 10 students our first year and will have 8 this upcoming year. The beautiful programs, lesson plans, and resources make my decisions so much easier! My favorite part, however, is the community. The encouragement, support, and joy it brings is more precious to me than I ever could have hoped or imagined.

My favorite part of the Alveary curriculum is the history program. I have studied and considered several popular CM programs and hands-down the Alveary history program is my favorite. I love the 4-cycle rotation and the streams studied concurrently [US/Canada, World, Ancient].

The Alveary takes an enormous burden off of me while still allowing me to use it in a way that best serves my family. This is the first year I don’t feel overwhelmed. While I enjoy learning more about Mason, I don’t have time to fully research the archives, create a daily plan complete with maps and photos, learn to do all the handicrafts, art, Sloyd, music, etc., figure out how to make all this work today with advances in so many areas, and still teach, cook, and clean. Alveary is like having an expert Mason research team plus a curriculum development team on retainer. There are several pieces that are worth the cost individually, and the entire package is a bargain.

I love that, when we have a hard year like we have had this year, I don't have to stress about planning our schooling. The Alveary has each subject laid out for us to be able to complete at our own pace as we are able.

I have seen and heard many great testimonies from friends around me. The biggest plus I have seen is helping a teacher plan out all the day to day parts of an authentic Charlotte Mason Education. There are so many beautiful details of a Charlotte Mason education but it can be hard to keep track of and implement all the parts for all subjects being the only teacher. Secondly I greatly appreciate the Alveary choosing living books that are still in print and are working to bring back quality out of print books.

The Alveary has provided our family with a strong, consistent, joyful program. It is so much more than a schedule or a book list. I have grown as a mother and teacher and feel empowered to really educate in the Charlotte Mason philosophy. The first year was took some commitment and learning, but our second year has been beautiful and peaceful. It does require structure and commitment but it is well worth it. I love how the Alveary is constantly working to improve and grow and has such easy open lines of communication. The community supports and encourages one another. As a former “curriculum junkie” I was actually able to walk through a curriculum fair and had no temptation to buy anything. I realized it was because I finally had peace and faith in what we were doing.

These [reading] lessons are all I've ever used and I love them so much! My first child is now form 2b [4th grade] and he finds so much joy in reading. He's an amazing reader. My 1b [1st grade] child is following in his steps! Looking forward to teaching my last two the same way. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We love almost everything about it. It helps me stay organized and saves a lot of time spent in planning. I honestly cannot imagine doing a CM education with my kids without this resource. I would have decision fatigue without it.

We have used the Alveary for the last two years, and it has been a really good fit for our family. With all the components of a Charlotte Mason education in one place, it has freed me to really dig into her volumes and other resources in order to better understand the philosophical underpinnings of her methodology. The Alveary team has done a great job listening to feedback, and each year the program has been refined and improved, making it increasingly user-friendly. As a Canadian, I also really appreciate all the work that has gone in to provide content for us.

I love having all of the resources! The hard work they've done to put this all together is such a blessing to me as a busy mom. I love the books we've read, the webinars I've watched, and much more. Love it and plan to continue using it for years to come!

I love the Alveary because it has given me confidence that we can achieve the aims of a beautiful moral education in our home, while enriching our hearts and minds—all without feeling overwhelmed, rushed, stressed and anxious.

I adore the Alveary. I recently watched the Cognitive Load webinar, and it was like a balm to my soul. The lesson plans take a load off of me so that I can focus on relational connection while still implementing the feast well. Handicrafts have taken off in our home. These lessons are so thoughtful in they way each concept is introduced. My 2b [~Grade 4] student designed his own landscape during our most recent lesson. My 1au [~Grade 3] has designed some bead pets after watching a few YouTube videos. So much fun!

The Alveary has brought peace, consistency, and joy to our home school. It has allowed me to try to emulate an authentic CM learning experience without having been trained as an expert. Also, I appreciate all of the teacher training and support to help me grow as an educator. It would have taken me years to go about this on my own.

I’m very impressed by the materials provided by the Alveary! I’ve often felt I needed more direction and the Alveary does just that while staying true to Masons ideas in a modern culture. Love it!

I recommend the Alveary curriculum. It takes the high principles of the CM method and puts them in reach of the busy homeschooling mother. I feel like I am also gaining an education as I guide my children. The community support, though I haven't used it much, is helpful when I need it. It is nice to be on this same educational journey with other families, reading the same books, taking the same exams, at the same time!

The Alveary has helped me to grow as a teacher, and given me so many helpful tools for teaching the subjects in a CM way. Our school days are much more varied, rich and enjoyable now.

I’ve been telling everyone I know how wonderful Alveary is. Thank you and your team for all you do. You all have truly transformed our homeschooling experience.

We are just finishing up our first year with the Alveary and our homeschool is thriving. I have been impressed with the teacher training and instruction on how to teach all the subjects. Some CM curriculums give you the ingredients, but the Alveary teaches you how to use those ingredients in order to spread the feast! I highly recommend!

With kids of several ages coming from public school, the Alveary has helped make our family’s transition to a Charlotte Mason educational philosophy a good experience. The training and organizational tools have been instrumental in this process. The support and community have been great.

I have two kids in two different forms. While I feel confident I could find living books and schedule on my own, I know it would be time consuming. I like the freedom The Alveary gives me to focus on spreading the feast. The Alveary delivers all the lovely dishes to me! I also appreciate the Knowledge Base for areas I’m concerned with and need some guidance. I feel like my children are learning and growing. I’m grateful to CMI for The Alveary.

After years of loosely teaching the Charlotte Mason method to my children, so far this year with Charlotte Mason's Alveary has been the greatest year of growth for my children and understanding for myself. I have learned so much from the Knowledge Base, my children have thrived on the wide variety of lessons and designated short lesson times, and our over all home and educational atmosphere has been more relaxed and joyful. We are thrilled with our experience with the Alveary this year and look forward to next year.

Hello! First year alveary-er with a 1b and two younger tagalongs (4 and 2). I love love LOVE this curriculum so much and our first three weeks have gone so well. I just can’t get over how much is included in the plans and how much my son is thriving. Our days are smooth and steady (besides toddler maintenance!) and I am so thankful for all the hard work put into the lesson plans!!

The Alveary has been a great fit for me and my family. We've tried to do Charlotte Mason homeschooling on our own but I've struggled to fit in all the pieces of the feast. The Alveary helps me do that as well as providing much support and further training for me as a teacher.

I love the "tool belt" that I receive with my Alveary membership. Yes, you get a booklist, but it is so much more. From foreign language lessons, reading lessons, sol-fa lessons, to continuing education opportunities for mothers through the [archived] webinars and study groups, the Alveary provides invaluable tools that stretch and grow both student and teacher in the methods of Charlotte Mason.