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Tag: Primary Years
How home education looks for us in 2025
I have been home educating, on and off for over 20 years now. That feels like a bit of a milestone that swung by without me even noticing. We’ve made changes over the years, obviously, and home education in 2025 is pretty different to when we got started way back in 2003. Back then, if…
Low demand full time (cheap!) home education
Youngest is now 12. Somewhat demand averse, but will deep dive at the drop of a hat into something they find interesting. Last week we had some time to spare between activities (home ed ninja tag and bowling at the start of the day and computer club at the end) so we wandered the charity…
How To Teach Your Child to Feel Independent
Disclosure: collaborative post As parents, one of our most significant responsibilities is to prepare our children for the world ahead. Central to this preparation is instilling a sense of independence. Teaching children to feel independent fosters confidence, resilience, and self-reliance, essential traits for navigating life’s challenges. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to cultivate…
Exploring Resilience with Your Child
Disclosure: collaborative post In today’s fast-paced world, resilience has become an essential skill for navigating life’s challenges. As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. Exploring resilience with your child is not just about teaching them to endure difficulties but also…
Teaching Your Child About Moral Values
Disclosure: collaborative post. In a world often fraught with challenges and complexities, instilling moral values in our children becomes paramount. Beyond academics, equipping them with a strong moral compass ensures they navigate life with integrity, empathy, and respect. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to effectively teach your child about moral values. Understanding Moral Values…
How to explore kindness with your child
Disclosure: collaborative post. Teaching kindness to children is not just about instilling good manners; it’s about nurturing empathy, compassion, and understanding in the next generation. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s character and values. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to explore kindness with your child, fostering a spirit…
How To Help Your Child with Homework
Disclosure: collaborative post Homework can be a challenging aspect of a child’s academic journey, often causing stress and frustration for both parents and children alike. However, with the right approach, parents can play a crucial role in supporting their child’s learning outside the classroom. In this guide, inspired by the teachings of this boy’s prep…
Saturday night fun with the family – stay in or go out?
Disclosure: collaborative post. It’s Saturday night, and you know what that means – family time! As a parent bloggerwith teenagers, I know how precious these moments are as our kids grow up so fast.So, the big question is: do we stay in or go out tonight? Let’s weigh our options andmake the most of this…
Free and cheap home education resources for learning coding.
Post contains affiliate links. Computer science or coding is one of the subjects that has loads of free and cheap home education resources available. I am pretty lucky when it comes to computing in that I’m an experienced and qualified programmer/ developer and I’ve enjoyed dragging coding into the kids’ lives over the years. We’ve…
Resourcefulness: the Skill We All Need to Learn
Disclosure: collaborative post Pixabay – CCO licence Sometimes in life, we can be quick to attribute blame to external sources rather than ourselves. If there’s one lesson we can all learn from life right now, with all its pressures, financial strains, and emotional crises, it’s that we can benefit from learning a sense of resourcefulness.…
