All the books we’ve read-aloud in 2021. *Mostly middle-grade/pre-teen* We’re a home-edding family of 6 and we love reading aloud. We recently shared 17 Epic read-alouds you’ll love as much as your children 🙂 But today we’re taking that …
Home Ed Resources : Festive Fun for all the family
Looking for some festive fun for all the family? We’ve got you covered with a bumper list of festive fun ideas, guaranteed to unleash those festive feels 🎄 As we head into December, it’s the perfect time for bringing on …
Building better relationships : 11 ideas for parents (and anyone who wants more love in their lives ❤️)
You’ll find a lot of posts on this blog about building better relationships with your children. Respect, love, trust and partnering with our children are common themes. But this post is a little different. Today we’re looking at some life-changing, …
Home Ed Resources : Nature Study
*UPDATED FOR 2022* A couple of weeks ago I shared some of our favourite art resources. This week it’s all about nature study. Some of our favourite home education resources are the ones that get us outside and learning about …
What is unschooling? Part 2 : What unschooling looks like…
Welcome to part 2 of what is unschooling? : What unschooling looks like? This post is the second in a 3 part series devoted to the question, what is unschooling? In Part 1, we explored the framework of ideas that …
YouTube and Home Ed : 16 channels my 16 year old loves
Today I’m sharing 16 YouTube channels my 16 year old son loves. Plus a few more we’ve sneaked in here and there. He enjoys watching YouTube for research, for inspiration, and for fun. And his choice of channels reflects that. …
Festive joy lists :)
*UPDATED 2nd December 2021* A step by step guide to making a festive joy list and tons of suggestions for festive fun. Enjoy 🙂 Download your free printable festive joy list here. You might be wondering, what is a joy …
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, …