A collection of quotes by John Holt exploring the role of parents in home education. Enjoy… “If I had to make a general rule for living and working with children, it might be this: be wary of saying or doing …
What to write in our home ed notebook : 67 ideas
Home education notebooks are a simple and practical solution to keep track of all the ideas, inspiration and information we need. Who doesn’t love a new notebook? All that gorgeous blank space to fill. And we’re going to need it …
What kind of homeschoolers are we?
In which I offer a little peek into what kind of homeschoolers we are. Although that’s slightly misleading, as we don’t really think of ourselves as homeschoolers at all. Firstly, we live in the UK and here we tend to …
New to home education : Your first week.
A plan for your first week of home education. It’s back to school time around here. But for some families it’s the beginning of a whole new adventure. Their children won’t be going back to school, instead they’ve chosen to …
Decided to home educate? 5 steps to get you on your way.
Deciding to home educate your children is exciting and wildly terrifying at the same time. There’s been soul-searching and sleepless nights. Worry and fear about what could go wrong if you leave school and if you don’t. You’ve spent a …
Supporting natural learning : A step by step guide.
Natural learning happens, well… naturally! As humans we’re meant to learn. It’s a lifelong process; an evolutionary design to give us the best chance of survival. We see this clearly in babies as they learn to walk and talk – …
Thinking of home educating?
Once upon a time… we found ourselves contemplating the idea of home education. For our family it was the first step of an amazing journey. With the benefit of hindsight, there really was no turning back for us. Home education …
Joy lists : A Home Education Essential (what they are, why you should have one and how to get started).
What is a joy list? A place to record everything that brings you joy. Think of it as an inventory of enjoyment, a collection of all that comforts and that cheers. Literally a note to self of all you love, …