Today I’m sharing some of the benefits of learning to read later, especially if you choose to take a more natural approach. While I’m a passionate advocate for natural learning and unschooling, don’t be put off by the idea you …
4 lists to liven up your home ed days (And keep you on track for a life you love) 😊
Sharing 4 home education lists we’re loving right now. These lists are sure to liven up your home ed days. But more than that, they offer the chance to step back from the busyness of life and consider how we …
Home Ed Resources : Read-aloud round-up 2021 (gorgeous gift ideas within 😍)
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 …
Where can I find out more about unschooling?
Maybe you’re new to the world of unschooling – welcome my lovely, you’re in for a treat 🙂 Or maybe you’ve been here a while. Whatever your situation, if you want to find out more about unschooling then this post …
What is unschooling? Part 3 : Myths and misconceptions
Welcome to part 3 of what is unschooling? Myths and misconceptions. This post is the third in a 3 part series devoted to the question, what is unschooling? In Part 1, we explored the framework of ideas that underpin unschooling. …
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 …
Art Resources for Home Education and A Free Art Challenge you won’t want to miss :)
Beautiful art resources for home education gathered in one place, just for you, and me 🙂 Now we’ll always know just where to look when we’re in need of a spark of inspiration. A handy reminder of all those wonderful …
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. …
17 Epic read-alouds you’ll love as much as your children :)
17 Middle-grade/pre-teen read-aloud recommendations endorsed by the whole family In which we share 17 of our favourite read-alouds you’ll love. Not as much as you love your children. I mean, they’re good, but not that good 🙂 But, hopefully you’ll …
What is unschooling? Part 1 : A framework of ideas
Having recently answered the question what is respectful parenting, now it’s the turn of unschooling. This post is the first in a 3 part series devoted to the question, what is unschooling? In Part 1, here you are, welcome 🙂 …