Ebooks were something I resisted. Even living abroad where access to English language books wasn't easy, I didn't want to switch to digital. Then my eldest son was born, and…
Home education is so much easier if homeschoolers are enthusiastic, confident readers. Reading aloud with kids has numerous benefits and it is a gentle, beneficial way to slow the pace…
Ratatype is a brilliant resource for anyone learning to type. Using easy to follow lessons, clear diagram instructions and games and incentives to improve type speed and accuracy, learners can…
Letter formation is key to learning to write but for some children, using a pen to write on paper isn't a skill that comes naturally. Learning to type can help…
Translating a piece of writing gets students thinking about not just vocabulary and grammar, but the usage of the language itself which makes translating activities a useful home-ed language learning…
The Poetry Foundation is a great place to start when looking for ideas, inspiration and resources for a home-ed poetry module. The website is useful for lesson planning in a…
The linguist Edward Sapir said, “Poetry everywhere is inseparable in its origins from the singing voice and the measure of the dance”. But does that mean songs are poetry put…
Grammarly is an application that is essentially a better version of spellcheck. It was designed to make it easier for people to communicate effectively and, according to its stats, has…
If your homeschoolers enjoy learning independently or choosing courses to study, especially if they're interested in creative/expressive subjects such as art, music or computing, there is probably a Skillshare course…
IXL is a brilliant choice for an online maths home-ed curriculum because of its assessment and analytical functionality and ready-to-use study plans. IXL has week-by-week lesson plans for grades pre-K…
