Introduction ​I’m Alaina, Mama Bear to two small bears: Little Bear who is nearly seven, and Teddy who is four. We live in an average house, in an average community near a small town with Daddy Bear, Kev, who works in an art gallery, and our grumpy cat. How long have you home educated for? … Read more
Introduction We have one daughter, she’s 7 and has never been to school. Our reasons to home educate are vast but simply put into the facts, we don’t want the national curriculum to limit her love of learning and we don’t want her to be defined by standardised tests. As a family unit she has … Read more
Today for #100daysofhomeed Squiggle has written a list of 10 maths activities/ resources we use at home. Of course this is not an exhaustive list but it does give some good examples… Pop to the shops 🏦 3d shapes 🔺 Valontines day math 💗💚💐🌹💌 (Note: She is referring to themed subject resources from Twinkl website) Fraction fourmula … Read more
Today for this #100daysofhomeed series I have something abit different from the Q&As so far. The following is a guest post from a lovely lady called Karen, who previously home educated her son before finding a suitable school for him. She is kindly contributing to this series to share her experience and offer words of … Read more
Introduction Hello I am Mumma Green and I have 3 beautiful daughters, eldest is almost 5, middle miss is 3 and a half and littlest is only 20 months. We live in the countryside and love being outdoors having adventures. We learn through life and living. Our journey is what others would call autonomous or … Read more
Introduction I have three children. My eldest is 23 – now has a Masters. My 12 and 10 year old at home, both studying GCSEs currently. How long have you home educated for and what made you decide to do it? I am in my 19th year of HE. I had various reasons for each … Read more
Introduction Hi, I’m a married mother of 3 children J (6) Bo (4) & Bear (3) living in the South West of England. How long have you home educated for and what made you decide to do it? We deregistered J from Year 2 & Bo from Reception in October 2016 after deciding enough was … Read more
Introduction My name is Samantha and I am 24 years old. I am married to my husband Matt who is 30. We have 3 children, Kayley who is 5 years old, Leah 4years old and Junior 3years old. Kayley was due to start school last September. Leah due to start school this September. However we … Read more
Introduction Firstly, thank you for a chance to share our home education story with you. I’m Katie – mum to three cheeky children. Our family is made up of Mum (me), Dad (Liam), Zip (8), Bear (3) and Pop (1). Ohh and Whisky our German Shepherd. We have chosen to learn together at home. How … Read more