Interest-Led Learning
The purpose of project or interest-led learning is to allow homeschoolers to follow an interest and valuing the interest as a school-worthy subject.
Marmalade Day School
Marmalade Day is one of the best days of the homeschool year. When oranges appear in the markets in early winter everyone gets excited for marmalade day. With Paddington Bear the movie(s) in...
Grab-and-Go Lessons
A grab-and-go lesson is just that.. a lesson you don’t need to think about because it’s ready to be picked up and learnt; lessons that can act as a...
Regular Reading
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...
Resources: Ratatype
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...
How Typing Can Make Writing Easier
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...
Translations as a Language Learning Tool
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...
Resources: The Poetry Foundation
The Poetry Foundation is a great place to start when looking for ideas, inspiration and resources for a home-ed poetry module.
