Ho Ho Holidays are here!
Late post alert! I was feeling lazy and debating whether I should write or not. But since this is here, I have gotten over to the other side of the…
Wait until the brain is ready!
Comparison is the thief of joy. This is one of my favorite sayings; and a quick search attributed that to President Theodore Roosevelt. As parents this should ever be foremost…
Benefits of age integration in homeschooling
Homeschooling is one continuous learning experience. Education is part of everyday living. I am sure the picture most people get is of a closed system with just family members. In this post I will share the benefits of age integration in homeschooling.
Children have different learning styles
Learning should be adapted to a child's style for them to get the most out of it. The words 'in learning you teach, and in teaching you learn' changed my outlook on most things. The more I adapted teaching to my children's learning styles, the less stressful it became for me too.
Time to start a new learning year
Summer break is almost over, it's time to start a new learning year. There is so much excitement in our house! Because we enjoyed the experience last academic year, we are doing parent-led homeschooling again.
5 homeschooling fears and how to triumph over them
People choose to homeschool for different reasons. Although the word 'homeschooling' is enough to fill most people with fear, this venture can be fulfilling. Like most things in life, it's…
Self-care: 5 ways that have helped me keep sane
Being a mum is a job where everyone expects to be taken care of by you. Sure, mums are our 'safe place', no matter how old one gets they still want their mum. However, it can be easy to think of others and forget the most important person: you! Self-care is very crucial so that the rest of the family have the best of you.
To teach our native language or not?
One of the dilemmas immigrants face is the issue of language on children, and we are no exception. The question: 'to teach our native language or not?' has been discussed in our home.
4 different ways to homeschool in Zimbabwe
Homeschooling is not very common, yet the number of families taking it up has increased, especially after Covid-19 lockdowns. Here I highlight 4 different ways to homeschool in Zimbabwe.
Experiencing homeschooling in Canada: The Intro
Experiencing homeschooling in Canada- how would that be? The die was cast, and there was no turning back now. We had begun preparing for the move in 2018, and now finally in 2022 the wheels were turning.
