Play Is Anything But Trivial
Play, it seems, has an image problem. The public thinks it’s… child’s play ! The importance of play is thoroughly counterintuitive. Play looks like a waste of time - because it is not goal directed. That...
20 Ways To Let Your Child Fall in Love with Nature
During the past generation, childhood has undergone a profound and, largely ignored transformation. One study found that the average American boy or girl spends four to seven minutes a day outdoors. Another placed the estimate at...
The Ultimate Must Have Christmas Gifts for Kids
Christmas is just around the corner and with this in mind we’ve rounded up some of the best educational toys out there. These toys are so awesome your kids won’t even know that they’re learning! Disclaimer: YES, we...
What Toys Special Kids Need
Toys start to play an incredibly supportive role in your child’s development as early as infancy. The right toys can help your child learn all sorts of new skills like colours, shapes as well as hand-eye...
Top Homeschooling Curriculums in USA
Homeschooling can be tough, especially if you happen to choose the wrong curriculum that doesn’t suit your child, or doesn’t meet your needs either as a parent. In order to help you make a decision we...
Why Charlotte Mason Education Works
The History of Charlotte Mason Education Charlotte Mason was a teacher who quickly recognised a need for reform. Over many years of teaching experience, she refined her ideas and methods, but the basics stayed the same. In...
How to Educate Your Elementary Children At Home
The elementary years are a time when children experience amazing growth in behaviours and learning. It’s a time to find out what your child loves and use that to engage their bright minds and inspire growth....
How to Homeschool your Preschooler or Kindergartner
Welcome to the next article in our series of how to homeschool. In this article we will look at how to homeschool your preschooler or kindergartner. Here we’ll take a look at why you should homeschool your...
How To Start Homeschooling with Q & A
We’re going to be writing a series on homeschooling, and in part one we will cover ‘How to get started with homeschooling with Q & A’ You’ve made your decision and don’t know where to turn...
How to use Spielgaben in homeschool setting
Curriculums now push children to do more, and earlier, than ever before. Recess has become a diminishing commodity with children receiving fewer and fewer minutes of recess per day each year. Scheduled activities, such as after...
