I don't know about you guys, but when I first started looking into the older children taking some IGCSEs or GCSEs I found it slightly intimidating and bewildering. I was very blessed by a long time homeschooler and seasoned GCSE prepping parent, who came beside me and walked me through the whole procedure. Now it…
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Plans for the Next Three Weeks
Everyone Morning Schedule Room chores, breakfast, couch to 5K exercise, morning chores Bible devotions alone/ Apologia's Who Am I? together T14 Schedule and Goals 9-945 IGCSE Maths 945-1045 Morning Meeting: Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice Read Aloud; Africa Study; Israel Study; Mystery of History (Finish 6 lessons) 1045-1145 Independent Delight Learning: IGCSE Chemistry 1145-1215 Independent Writing: Psychology GCSE Past…
Goals for the Week Ahead
Last weeks goals - how did we do? School Goals Bible (830-9): Continue with Apologia ‘Who am I?, personal devotion times with the little ones using Grapevine Studies (stick figuring through the Bible) Maths (9-945): B5 – 5 lessons; A7 – 8 lessons; C13 – 5 lessons or more; L13 – 5 lessons; T14 – 10…
The Teen Years: Finding a Balance Between Exam Led Learning and Delight Led Learning
At what age does the future of one's children suddenly seem to matter more? At what age does home school becomes something a little more serious, and a little less fun? And when this does happen, how do you stop yourself panicking at the enormity of it all? It hit me sometime last year and…
Weekly Schedule: Term 1, Week 3
I have decided to begin posting each week's schedules. This is entirely for my benefit, firstly to keep me on the straight and narrow and secondly to show me exactly what I achieve each week so when I go through weeks/days/years of worrying how unproductive I am I have something to look at to reassure…
Curious George Book Unit
Who doesn't love the mischievous monkey that is Curious George? This Curious George Book Unit is for all you out there who have their very own mischievous monkeys. It is chock full of lots of fun learning activities, all monkey themed around Curious George. I had my mischievous monkeys fetch our Curious George book as…
Ojibwe Pictographs Homeschool Lesson
Have you ever wanted to learn more about ancient writings? This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful Ojibwe pictographs in this comprehensive homeschool lesson. We had already been introduced to Native American pictographs by Lillie. She had previously researched communication between the different tribes and during her presentation on the same subject:…
Homemade Handicrafts
Make time for some homemade handicrafts in your homeschool! It doesn't need to be complicated or technically difficult. Opt for something simple, like these two Mr Men dolls. You don't even really need to be that gifted in arts and crafts. It is the spending time together, whilst keeping hands busy. This encourages great conversations…
Valentine Restaurant: A Love Shown
I had another post planned for today, but I was so overwhelmed by my children last night that I wanted to share RIGHT AWAY!! Yesterday morning we were informed that we were required to dress up for a valentine dinner at Valentine Restaurant, which the children were opening just for us that night. We grinned…
Katy No-Pocket Book Unit {BFIAR}
This wonderful book unit contains lots and lots of hands on activities linked to the book Katy No-Pocket. A lovely kangaroo themed book unit! Read More: All of my book units collected into one place – I will be adding to them so please do check back! Pin this post to bookmark it for later! Katy…
Giotto Artist Study for Homeschoolers
Continuing with our Medieval Unit Study, today I am going to share our Giotto homeschool artist study. Giotto was apprenticed to Cimabue, yet he overtook his master in many ways, excelling in portraying a more natural and normal human form. He was a fore-runner, if you like, away from the Byzantine art which influenced Cimabue. …
Angus Lost Book Unit
This wonderful book unit contains lots and lots of hands on activities linked to the book Angus Lost. A lovely dog-themed book unit! Becca had her last two teeth coming through, and spent most of the week crying day and night. These last two were taking their time and teething was always a HUGE issue…
If Jesus Came to my House {B4FIAR}
In this latest book unit, we focused our attentions on Before Five in a Row book If Jesus Came to my House by Joan G Thomas. I chose the topic of hospitality for this weeks theme because this book lends itself well to this. This year I want to be a little less haphazard about…
The Snowy Day Book Unit
The Snowy Day book unit is perfect for snowy days, with lots of snowflake related hands on activities which are sure to excite your children! Read on for some great inspiration! The Snowy Day Book Unit Snowy Day Themed Playdough Every morning, for The Snowy Day book unit, I set up a play dough table…
Precious Moments # 1.5
Here is the magic that happens outside of lessons: Our beautiful C10 This has been a wondrously busy week, filled with trips, family and a little one year old who matured in front of our very eyes. We are all tired, but very content and looking forward to the new term. B1, who is now talking Last…