My Grade 6 Graduate – Lessons Gleaned From Elementary Homeschool

Picture the scene: A desk strewn with papers; its chair piled high with student textbooks and the surrounding area littered with old pens, flashcards and aged artwork. And then there’s me in the midst of it all, trying to make sense of where the past 6 years have gone. As I sift through almost everythingContinue reading “My Grade 6 Graduate – Lessons Gleaned From Elementary Homeschool”

The Pitfalls of Part-time Homeschooling

When I tell people I part-time homeschool my boys, I’m usually met with intrigue and surprise. In all honesty, I was unaware such a schooling arrangement existed until I moved to Saudi Arabia and began homeschooling myself. So what exactly is it? Also known as flexi schooling or part-time enrollment, part-time homeschooling usually involves yourContinue reading “The Pitfalls of Part-time Homeschooling”

Quality Time: Putting HOME back into homeschool

“The struggles of today will one day be a distant memory, but your children are only children once. Enjoy them.” Jamerill Stewart Now that we’ve had almost seven weeks of lockdown and no school, those of us who are trying to home educate are probably still trying to figure things out. You might be moreContinue reading “Quality Time: Putting HOME back into homeschool”