When you first step away from the school system, you leave behind all their built-in ways of measuring progress - the grades, the tests, the reading levels...In this week's mini-episode, I'm sharing the simple daily practice we use to record, track, and review progress in our family.
"I'm having a hard time striking the right balance between following my child's lead, and making sure they're also doing hard things and putting in effort."
You hear a lot about what you’ll need when you first choose to live life without school. The resources, curriculum options, books you should read, the local groups to join. But there's something else that matters more than any of that.
I've been thinking a lot about this line in my post from the other day: "We've created a world where a child's greatest achievement is being low maintenance."
With all the talk about following children's interests and nurturing their passions early, this is a common worry. But understanding what's really happening during this stage of childhood will completely change how you see your child's play.
In this episode, I’m taking you through seven things that will help set your family up for the best possible home educating year. These are all things that, through years of experience and reflection, I’ve found contribute the most to balance, personal growth, and fulfilment in our home....
There are days when you start to doubt what you’re doing, and home schooling feels stressful and difficult. If you’re having a moment, getting the wobbles, or feel flustered by questions from other people – this guide will give you a sense of comfort and calm.
The words in this guide were born from big feelings I found myself trying to process when my children were young. Whatever your reason for landing here, this guide will help you put a finger squarely on why you feel the way you do.
Whether you’re new to home schooling, or want to freshen your perspective, this guide will take you through five meaningful questions to help centre your feelings.
Designing a Life Without School is a 70 page guide that will help give you direction and confidence. It shows you that a good home school lifestyle doesn’t happen on its own, it needs to be designed. And then it will help you do just that.
