“Mummy, what does shy mean?” asks my (newly) four year old son. It dawns on me, in that moment, that he hears so many people call him shy. Shyness is stigmatised in society. Sensitive boys, in particular, are misunderstood and even bullied. Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. My son is very self-aware, […]
Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Ideas
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 […]
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Learn and Play Using Real Tools with Kids
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 […]
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What makes an activity ‘Montessori’? [Infographic]
What makes an activity ‘Montessori’? What is the difference between a Montessori activity and any other kids activity? I’ve seen this question and variations of it often recently. While I’m no expert, I created this infographic to concisely share the elements of a Montessori activity that set it apart. These are the aspects that I […]
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Homeschool Co-op: What, Why, How?
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 […]
