These three science activities are perfect for home science studies. When I did them with Mr 5 we used them as a focus for increasing vocabulary. With another child I am tutoring aged 8 I use the three question model...
I've drawn together some of the wisdom of the Montessori Homeschooling Community and asked them for their top tips to get through schooling at home at this time. We are all in this together and as these experienced homeschoolers would...
While you may not be used to using digital resources in your virtual classroom they are a great sanity saver and asset to your "teaching bag." There are a number of digital resources that can help in your Montessori teaching...
I currently tutor online some students. All of my lessons are 1:1 and different students need different things so I am using a combination of teaching tools. Here are some of my short cuts, tools and ideas that I am...
Having an independent learner who is self-motivated is an important aspect of homeschool education. There are a few different ways to foster independence in your child. It could be set up in the work plan you create with your child...
By Maria Burke One question I know is asked quite frequently is how one is able to homeschool on a budget. Sometimes the cheapest way to homeschool requires more time spent on your part in the planning stages. There...
When I first started teaching, more than a decade ago, I worked in a school where a child's parents had been through divorce. The father in the family had abruptly left his high paying job and spent all day, every...
Today I am pleased to bring you an interview from Maria Burke an experienced homeschooler and adult who has worked from home. I ask some of the really practical questions that many have been asking during this time. I'm really...
In this land of the new normal, I've been delighted to collaborate with Maria Burke to hear her wisdom on homeschooling. I've also done a Q and A session on homeschooling and "crisis schooling with Maria here. Maria Burke is...