Have you ever wondered what makes a homeschool-specific maths curriculum like Milestone Maths different to a made-for-school workbook that you can buy at a newsagents or office supply shop? There are many differences even on the surface: school workbooks are…
In the search for the “perfect” homeschool resources, families are faced with a dizzying array of new terms and options. It seems you suddenly have to become an expert in: But here’s an interesting thought: What if none of those…
Even if you’ve only just begun contemplating homeschooling you have probably noticed that there are a LOT of competing philosophies in the homeschool movement. From “child-led, wonder-based” unschoolers to the diligent workbook approach of the “school-at-home” movement, they all seem…
If you’ve ever homeschooled a tween or teen, chances are you’ve heard the question: “Where am I ever going to use this?” From time to time I see something on the socials that makes me sigh. There’ll be a parent…
Something that I see a LOT in my tutoring business is kids who have decided that they’re dumb. It’s really tragic and breaks my heart every time. Often, the kid is actually fine and has no real learning problem. They…
I’ve been seeing a lot about AI in homeschool groups on the socials lately. Many times it’s suggesting AI as a tool for planning or preparing reports for registration. If you’re careful about it, AI can definitely shave a few…
Hey kids! I have a dark, and somewhat embarrassing secret to share with you this month. My kids tasted macaroni for the first time this year. Yep, I managed to get through 18 years of my eldest son’s life with…
