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It can’t be all about school work

Posted on February 22, 2023 by ofamily

I have always thought that home education can not just be about getting “school work done”, rather it is about the learning journey and nurturing a love of learning. But I will admit it is a lot easier to adhere … Continue reading →

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Why is home educating in January and February harder?

Posted on January 15, 2023 by ofamily

I have to admit that January and February are the two home educating months that I dread every year. And I think it is mainly linked to the weather (is is winter here). When winter is in full force our … Continue reading →

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I am a home educator and I am not a teacher

Posted on June 24, 2022 by ofamily

That seems to be a misconception out there – I am a home educator and NO I have never been a teacher and quite frankly I would NOT make a good teacher. How teacher’s manage to educate a group of … Continue reading →

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Home education reflection

Posted on May 18, 2022 by ofamily

My husband and I took yesterday off – what I mean by that was neither of us worked and we just had a family day with the kids. It was lovely. During that day we also flipped through some old … Continue reading →

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Day 1 not as planned.

Posted on January 4, 2021 by ofamily

Last year was a strange one and not a very easy one. So,the kids and I took a complete two weeks break over Christmas, we felt like we really needed it and I left all my admin, planning, printing until … Continue reading →

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