As a home educating family we are more on a structure side, but I always try to look for opportunities to include fun homeschool projects into our homeschool routines. And gardening with kids is a fantastic way to incorporate hands-on learning into home education. This project-based learning approach offers lots of benefits and covers a …
Summer term is finally here! At least officially because in reality, it doesn’t look very summery… And I bet you all are a little tired of home education by now. Nothing seems to go right and everyone want to quit. Isn’t it time to change our routines and include more outings? I should think so! …
We have started to grow an avocado from the stone and without soil! An avocado seed has every nutrient the plant needs, just like a neatly packed lunch box. This science activity came from a lovely book we have been given years ago: Science Maker Book which includes over 40 interesting experiments to make and …
Green colours have finally started to reign supreme, although spring in our area is exceptionally cold, windy and wet. However, you cannot be discouraged. Plants and animals know that it’s time to wake up from hibernation, so we can’t be worse! Apart from the Easter period, when we got a little lazy, we were busy …
Is there anything more pleasant than a cosy armchair with a blanket, aromatic tea and a book to get lost in? To forget all your daily troubles and dive into a world of adventures, stories, kind and beautiful people, mysteries or thoughtful ideas? Are you one of those people who love reading? You look around …
Spring is coming! You can feel it in the air and you can see it all around. Crocuses, daffodils, buds on the trees, and all plants start to pulse with life again. It’s time to start thinking about the garden and move as many lessons outdoors as possible. Focus on the life cycle of plants …
How does homeschool days look like? Join me this week to see how we spend time as a home educating family, navigating between schedule and extra activities. General outline Every day we start our education with music. Oskar doesn’t need to be reminded or rushed. He takes out books and plays the piano and then …
Not just on education our homeschoolers minds thrive! We need fuel, we need energy, we need some wholesome (and quick) snacks! Snacks that not only satisfy hunger but also support concentration, energy levels, and overall well-being of our kids. In this week-long journey, I will show you a variety of simple yet scrumptious snack ideas …
I am a big fan of homeschooling. I think the benefits are countless but this is not the post to discuss them. I know and understand that not everyone can homeschool. Maybe you have to work and there is no way you can fit homeschooling around your duties. Maybe you don’t have the support of …
I have heard stories that multiplication timetables are not so important. I’ve heard adults saying that they have never properly learnt multiplication tables and they live and don’t use them. Ok, fair enough… But… why? Why not be able to calculate the discount in the shops quickly in your head? To compare different offers? To …
