Hello everyone! Today we'll be looking at how to home educate children of different ages. I've included my own insights and Laura McCartney, homeschooling Mum of 4, qualified teacher and founder of Curious Little Monkeys learning group, has also given invaluable advice about how she homeschools four . . .
Homeschooling Weekly Schedule For Primary Children (Week 1)
Welcome to the first week of our Curious Little Monkeys Homeschool Schedule! To get the most out of this, grab a cuppa and sit down and first read the Guidance For Parents and Implementing Activities info, then be inspired by the Activities List (separate post), and then look at/ print the Weekly . . .
Easy & Brilliant Homeschool Activities (Week 1)
This is the second in our weekly post of fun and engaging 'Curious Little Monkey' activities for primary children! You can either use these activities as and when you like, or as part of our complete weekly homeschool schedule for children. These activities were created by Laura McCartney, qualified . . .
15 Activities To Keep Kids Physically Active During Coronavirus
Hello everyone- I hope you are all well and coping as best as you can given the strange circumstances we find ourselves in. If you haven't already, do join the support group that a friend and I have set up on Facebook, Homeschooling During Coronavirus, for regularly updated activity ideas and . . .
Easy & Brilliant Homeschool Activities (Initial Week)
Here is the first in a weekly series of easy, cross-curricular activities that will keep your little ones engaged and stimulated, by Laura McCartney (qualified teacher, founder of Curious Little Monkeys learning group and homeschooling Mum of 4). Try to relax about . . .
Homeschooling During Coronavirus: 10 Tips for Making The Most Of It!
It's all anyone is talking about at the moment, and it's beginning to affect day to day life for people across the world- the Coronavirus means that many children are staying home from school, either through mandatory school shut-downs or voluntary social distancing. If your child's school isn't . . .
Your Child Hates School? Here’s Why It’s NOT Your Fault.
Welcome- and firstly, a *massive* virtual hug to all of you parents who have chosen to read this post. Given the title I would imagine that you are in a painful, distressing situation where your child is unhappy or not thriving at school, and you may be thinking of homeschooling them. Because . . .
Best UK Homeschooling Support Groups (& How To Find Them)
How To Find UK Homeschooling Support Groups When you start homeschooling, whether you have deregistered your child from school or have always known you would take the home education path, you will quickly realise that homeschooling support groups are essential to the success and . . .
Top 10 Inspiring & Educational Documentaries For Kids
Best Inspiring and Educational Documentaries to Watch with Kids (Perfect for Homeschooling or Cosy Family Evenings!) Hey, guys! Today I'd like to share with you some excellent TV-based resources that are great for sharing with your children; that is, documentaries. Documentaries for kids can be . . .
5 Reasons NOT To Homeschool in the UK
5 Reasons NOT To Homeschool in the UK Hi, folks. Bet you never thought you'd see a post with this title on here! This is something I've been musing over for a while; I get asked why we homeschool almost daily (see my super long list of 40 reasons here!) and I am very passionate about how wonderful . . .