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
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 nature. And we’re …
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 🙂 …
10 Home ed and Unschooling podcasts I love :)
Podcasts have played a pivotal role in our home education journey. Not only do they form the soundtrack to our home and car most days, but they introduced us to the very idea of home education, and unschooling in particular. …
Unschooling : a voyage of discovery
No fixed destination, no time to be back. A trip of a lifetime. Unschooling, a voyage of discovery. Full speed ahead in a definite direction, or meandering and drifting where the wind blows. The deck can be busy and bustling, …
Unexpectedly homeschooling? Resources and reassurance to get you started and keep you going
If your child’s school is shut and you’ve found yourself unexpectedly homeschooling, you are not alone. On the 11th March 2020 – Over 300 million children worldwide are suddenly being homeschooled, as the Covid-19 epidemic shutters schools for weeks. Kerry …
10 more Goodreads hacks for homeschoolers, home-edders and all book loving families
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C S Lewis Following on from 10 Goodreads hacks for homeschoolers, home-edders and all book loving families, I give you part …