I've had a few messages recently asking about what home ed looks like for us, what 'lessons' we do etc So I thought I'd do a little update on where we are at. I have three home full time still…
Category: HOMESCHOOLING
We spend the formative years of our children lives encouraging them to be independent, teaching them to be strong, self-reliant, dream big and set goals.... The downside to this is that one day, they grow wings and fly away. Last…
When I decided to home educate back in 2007, I didn't think about how long we'd be doing it for, or how many children! Back then we had two, Lola was almost 4 and at nursery and Kiki was just…
As your toddler reaches the school-going age, skill development should be on top of your mind. Gross and fine motor skills are the most crucial for the little ones. They enable the child to practice and perfect coordination of large…
Finally sharing this here, for no reason other than I'm trying to get back into sharing more on my blog! I've been terrible for a long time at sharing bits of our life, and after doing some tidying up around…
Processed with VSCO with preset Have you ever tried to teach your kid a new skill, only to have them completely zone out the first time you try? This happens with adults who are learning new skills, too! This is…
Homeschooling is one of those necessities these days. Even though many schools have returned to normal, parents have started to pick up some great habits to help teach their kids more skills and knowledge at home in their spare time.…
Homeschool organization is important. Maintaining a space where your child can study and get things done will help keep your sanity! Organizing the desk area might be the easiest way to get started. One of the most frustrating aspects of…
While many school children have finally gone back to school this week, many are still at home being 'home schooled'. I've seen so many comments on my Social Media over the last year from parents struggling to have their children…
I woke up early this morning, bleary-eyed and sleepy-headed, stumbled out of bed, and pulled some clothes on. Snuck quietly out of my bedroom, careful not to wake the baby. Padded up the stairs to make sure my fourteen year…