Home Educating at the End of the Year – What’s in Rotation?
In the last few weeks of 2020 (seriously – Bye 2020!) this is what we’re using in our home education.
Author: Katie Hanrott
Big Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Welcome to the Big Holiday Gift Guide 2020 where we are supporting small British businesses, especially ones run by home educating families!
Review – Coming Home: A Quick & Practical Guide for Preparing a Mother’s Heart, Mind, & Home for Homeschooling by Camille Kirksey (@theIntuitiveHomeschooler)
Whether you are a new home educator in need of support, or an established home educator who could do with a pick me up, (especially during the pandemic), Camille Kirksey has got you covered.
(Not an ad, but *spoilers* I really liked this book!)
Chapter Books for Transitional Readers (and/or Early Readalouds)
Transitional readers have grown out of early reader books, but aren’t ready for large novels. Here are some example of great books that suit that in-between stage.
Interesting Stuff – October 2020
UK home education online event, Halloween novels, contributors for a bundle wanted, and ‘the 6 month mark is always difficult.’
Info About Buying Books this Winter & the Education Committee Call for Evidence regarding Elective Home Education
Two useful bits of info for home ed parents – getting the books you want this winter, and a call for evidence regarding elective home education from the Government education committee.
Black History Month 2020 – Resources for Home Ed Families
Black History Month runs throughout October and is a great opportunity both to celebrate Black lives right now, and to find resources and information that you can use all year round.
Books We Are Loving – October 2020
Web comics turned to graphic novels, (which makes trying them super easy!) classic award winning American fiction, and the exciting adventures of Sophie Hatter!
Maybe Plan for Halloween Now?
For those of us who do Halloween, this years festival is probably going to be really weird.
So as parents we probably need to put our heads together and make a plan about what we’re going to do now.
We have some ideas!
Interesting Stuff September 2020
A fantastic autumnal course from a friend of the podcast, a new homeschool book to sample and pre-order, a pat on the back, and sensible plan for how to prepare for this winter.