Interesting Stuff – The September 2019 Roundup
Beatrix Potter, coping skills, low mood, home-made games for kids, and Beyoncé hours.
Month: September 2019
Embracing Autumn (for reluctant transitioners)
It’s okay if you’re not psyched to be ‘back to school.’ Autumn isn’t for everyone. But here are some ways you can make it better.
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 19 – Sherilyn (@HomeEdHereAndNow)
This is episode 19 and this week I’m talking to Sherilyn from @HomeEdHereAndNow. We talk about shifting into a mindset where you don’t feel the need to prove yourself all the time. Sherilyn talks about running a business alongside home education, and we talk hands on maths and building community.
When You Home Educate, what does Freedom Mean?
What does freedom mean when you have taken on the direct responsibility of your children’s education?
Got Reluctant Writers? Encourage them with a Family Book!
…I had a spare notebook lying around, so I put it in the kitchen and that evening, I told everyone that this book was a Family Book and for everyone to use as they wanted to. There was no pressure to use it, no nagging, no spelling/grammar police, no rules!
Lessons learned from a tech-free week
I had to wonder if a scarcity mindset not only brought Screen Time to the forefront of their minds but also detracted from their ability to enjoy and appreciate the time they had.
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 18 – Becca (@Fiddlesticks.kids)
This week I’m talking to Becca from @Fiddlesticks.kids. We talk about home educating alongside childminding and running an online business. Becca tells me about thinking about the box when organising her week and we have great boardgame recs for the autumn.