Deschooling

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  My feelings and approach to education are always evolving. I think it’s important to dive into the deep end of home education and unschooling with regards to your own research. I’m still amidst the throws of deschooling myself and I thought I would share a bit of that with you. For us, the deschooling is only […]

Why We Homeschool

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Discussing homeschooling is kind of like talking about breastfeeding in that it can come across as bashing mainstream education. That is not my intention. Nor am I trying to ‘convert’ anyone or say that I know best. I’m just sharing for those who have asked and are interested. However, if you’re reading this and your […]

Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Ideas

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Our homeschool co-op ran for a couple of years and was a lot of fun. I wanted to share my ideas for incredible experiences and group field trips!   Creativity: Create a fabric sign for your group Exploring mixed media art Tie dying Weaving Henna Beading Photography Paper making Explore art from a famous artist as a family […]

Learn and Play Using Real Tools with Kids

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Real, quality, child-sized tools. To play, create, and learn. The best toys, resources and creative materials are those which are tools that children can use to transform their evolving ideas into something tangible. I believe most of the best ‘toys’ are not toys at all. I’ve talked about the importance of open-ended materials (including loose […]

Homeschool Co-op: What, Why, How?

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I have created and organised my own local homeschooling co-op after not having any luck finding the kind of ‘community’ I want and need as we start our homeschooling journey. We’ve been blessed to have the interest, help and support of 18 families now. Our co-operative is all about having a flexible, ongoing group which […]