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 in this article, then be inspired by the Activities (separate post, released every Sunday) and . . .
Easy & Brilliant Homeschool Activities For Ages 5-10
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 weekly homeschool timetable for children (available to download for free at the bottom of this post). These . . .
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 For Ages 4-10
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 . . .
How To Find Homeschool Groups Near You (Quick & Easy!)
How To Find 'Homeschool Groups Near Me' Whether you have recently started home educating, or you have been homeschooling your child for a long time, it is essential that you are able to find groups of other home educators (without endlessly Googling 'homeschool groups near me'!) Home education . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .