Christmas Books to Reserve at the Library or Add to Your Collection
Christmas books are a lovely part of the season for many families. These are some of our personal favourites.
Author: Katie Hanrott
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 23 Helen (@Belzibow)
This is episode 23 and this week I’m talking to Helen from @Belzibow. We talk about Helen’s lapbooks and picture book units at Branch Out World, helen tells us how her family tackles GCSEs, and about keeping teens engaged in home ed groups.
Embrace the Darker Evenings With a Lantern Walk
Now that the clocks have gone back, a Lantern Walk is a lovely way to embrace the darker evenings and remember that the more light will return in spring.
Books We are Loving – November 2019
Books we are loving – November 2019
Illegal, Politics for Beginners, Return to Wonderland
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 22 – Wendy (@EnjoyMathsHomeEd)
This is episode 22 and this week I’m talking to Wendy from @EnjoyMathsHomeEd. We talk about Wendy’s Maths Programme, Enjoy Maths, the positive educational impact of ordinary things, encouraging a lifetime of learning, and the advantages of being a mature university student.
Interesting Stuff – The October 2019 Roundup
Maternal isolation, cancel culture isn’t a thing, wild bird hospital of new york, hippo spa, amazing picture book list, phenologist collecting climate change data.
Reminder – Home Ed Kids and the Flu Vaccine
Reminder – If you want to have your children vaccinated against the likeliest strains of flu this winter, ring up your GP and book an appointment to get them vaccinated. (This is not an invitation to debate.)
Give Yourself Some Blank Space, Home Ed Parent
…don’t be afraid of a boring, rainy sunday when actually what everyone (including you) needs to do is rest. The next busy weekend will be here before you know it, hurling you into Monday before you’ve found your feet.
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 21 – Jimena (@PlayLiveAndLearn)
This is episode 21 and this week I’m talking to Jimena from @PlayLiveAndLearn. We talk about the tiny rebellion of not applying for a school place, home education alongside being a professional actor, and learning in front of your children.
You are Smart Enough to Home Educate
There are definite barriers to home education, (needing to work outside the home to pay the bills, especially for single parent families, co-parenting with someone who refuses to support home education etc) but a lack of qualifications is not one of them.
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