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 . . .
TV Shows & Books Featuring Homeschooled Characters
Books & TV Programs With Homeschooled Characters Hi all, A fairly quick post today, but one that I hope will lead to a lot of relief and that warm fuzzy feeling that comes with a sense of belonging. When we first started home educating our three girls, we found that homeschoolers were . . .
Homeschooling: 6 Ways To Get Dads Involved
6 Ways to Get Dad Involved in Homeschooling Hi there! Welcome to another homeschooling blog; today I'm talking about different ways that fathers can get involved in homeschooling (and even if you don't homeschool you may find these tips helpful for getting Dads more involved with their kids in . . .
Homeschooling & Working Full Time? Here’s How I Make It Work (It’s NOT Easy!)
Can You Homeschool When You Work Full Time? Yes! Many parents consider homeschooling their child but are put off or concerned that they won’t be able to fit it in around a full time job. I’m always thrilled when I can reassure someone who has asked me, "Can I homeschool and work full time?" We . . .
Dyslexia Reading Programs: Best Resources to Help Children With Dyslexia
The Best Dyslexia Reading Programs & Resources To Help Children With Dyslexia Welcome to my post on helping children with dyslexia learn to read. I homeschool my three children, one of whom has dyslexia, and I can tell you it really threw me when I realised that she simply wasn't going to learn . . .
20 Spooktacular Halloween Activities for Kids (STEM Education & Halloween Science!)
Halloween Activities for Kids (STEM Learning!) Halloween can be a brilliant time to introduce some fun and gross educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. There are so many different Halloween science experiments that can be done during the season, creating those . . .
Maths Games KS1: 28 Brilliant Maths Games For Kids [FREE Games Inside!]
Maths Games KS1: Maths Games For Kids As a homeschooling family we love resources that contribute to an environment of fun learning. Our older two children are fascinated by maths and we have plenty of activities and maths games KS1 children will love, so we thought we'd share our favourites . . .
Best Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum: The Top 5 Choices
Best Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum: The Top 5 Choices There are many benefits to be had from educating your younger children at home. Homeschooling kindergarten enables you teach your kids all they need to know, without the added pressures and stress of a traditional school environment. It . . .
Does The LEA/ Council Have To Check UK Homeschoolers?
Do UK Homeschoolers Get Checked On By The Council / LEA? For all of our homeschooling blog posts, including resources, exams, socialisation and more, see our UK homeschooling blog page. Whether you homeschool or not, you may wish to check out our pick of 100+ brilliant UK homeschooling . . .
Homeschooling Resources UK: 100+ Brilliant Resources (Many Are FREE!)
Homeschooling Resources UK *JUST RELEASED & COMPLETELY FREE* - BUMPER Easter Crafts & Activities For Kids Bundle & Timetable for all primary aged children, filled in with activities and with a guide for parents on how to use it. Myself and another homeschooling friend who is also a . . .