The Rise of Online Schools and Their Role in Homeschooling Although homeschooling is on the rise, not all parents are comfortable being the sole teacher of their child. There will (and should) be a point where you start to look for experts and mentors to teach specific knowledge and nuggets of wisdom that won’t be […]
If your child is under 10 and you feel like they are behind academically there are a number of things you can do. Please note: if your child is behind on physical development and milestones, please see an expert. This article is solely focused on education and learning milestones which are very different to other […]
Our environments affect us. If its easy to procrastinate we will. If its easy to make excuses, we will. The same is true for your child/children. If they aren’t tidying up, or reading, or using their toys as much as they should, most likely its because its too hard. If your child has lots of […]
Keeping everything organised and making toys last without losing bits seems like a never ending task. Here are some tips for keeping your sanity: Here is an example of a room layout. As your child or children grow things can be moved and resized to cater for their changing needs and interests. If you have […]
There are 2 types of toys: Toys that entertain, with some educational value Toys that engage and challenge children. The first kind are toys that have minimal input from your child, toys that sing, move dance etc. would fall under this category. The second type are more like activities – if you search for ‘montessori […]
Preschool-aged children thrive in environments that encourage freedom, creativity, and hands-on learning. Homeschooling during these formative years allows parents to: Key Principles for Homeschooling Under 7: Focus on Play-Based Learning Children under seven learn best through play. Incorporate activities like building with blocks, pretend play, and outdoor exploration to help them develop cognitive, social, and […]
Homeschoolers and those considering it are often bombarded with direct questions about socialising as well as indirect hints that home schooled children aren’t socially aware. Also the ability to make friends is often a concern for homeschooling parents. I’m writing this to explain a bit more about what socialising is, why mainstream school can’t be […]