(There’s no wrong way — only the way that works) Every parent starts home education wondering: “Am I doing this right?” Spoiler: there isn’t one “right.” There are just different ways to do it — and the magic happens when you find the one that fits your family. Here are a few styles you can mix, match, or reinvent: 🎯 1. Structured Learning You like clear plans, printed worksheets, and ticking boxes. It’s predictable, easy to measure progress, and keeps everyone on track. Best for: kids who like routine or parents who need a roadmap. Tip: build in mini “free choice” breaks so it doesn’t feel like school 2.0. 🌿 2. Unschooling The opposite of structure — child-led, interest-driven, and often spontaneous. Learning happens through life, projects, and curiosity. Best for: creative thinkers and kids who learn by doing. Tip: keep a loose record of what you cover — you’ll be amazed at how much learning happens naturally. 🧩 3. Thematic Learning Pick a topic and run with it across subjects — “Space” becomes science, art, maths, and writing all in one. Best for: kids who love deep dives and connections. Tip: use your child’s interests (dinosaurs, trains, baking) as starting points. 🪴 4. Eclectic (aka “Real Life”) A mix of everything — some structure, some freedom, some chaos, some brilliance. You use what works and drop what doesn’t. Best for: most families, honestly. Tip: stop apologising for being “inconsistent.” You’re being adaptive. 🔄 5. Montessori / Charlotte Mason / Classical (etc.) These are established philosophies with their own structures and rhythms. You can borrow what resonates without committing to the whole system. Best for: parents who like a framework but want flexibility. Tip: start with one small idea (like nature journaling or hands-on tasks) before diving into full curricula. ✏️ The Bottom Line You don’t have to pick a single label. You’re allowed to change approaches, mix methods, and experiment until it feels like you.

Let’s talk about small victories. What’s one thing your child managed this week that made you smile, even if it seems tiny to anyone else? 🧩 Finished a worksheet without help 🍳 Cooked or ate something new 📗 Read for five minutes longer 🧮 Finally understood that one maths thing It all counts. Drop your ten-minute win below ⬇️ Sometimes, the small things are the biggest proof it’s working. I’ll go first: This week, my daughter read a history timeline and was interested in how much “mad stuff” has actually happened just to our own country, and she realised every country in the world has a lot to offer ☺️ (secretly hoping this fuels a love of history, geography or world economics… I’d even take geology).

We’ve officially rolled out something new (pun very much intended). Introducing Magic Dough: a beautifully simple, hands-on baking guide for kids that mixes science, history, and practical life skills into one delicious learning adventure. Inside, you’ll find: ✨ The history and science of dough 🍕 A child-friendly pizza dough recipe + lots more 🍩 Fun facts about doughnuts and cookie dough 🥐 A checklist of creations to try from bread to beignets! This one’s perfect for home-ed days, life skills sessions, or just for fun weekends in the kitchen. It teaches measuring, sequencing, reading comprehension, and a sprinkle of independence, all through something every kid loves: food. Find it now under Classroom → Life Skills Tag me when you try it - I’d love to see your bakes! 🧁💖 This class doesn’t have an age requirement or limit. You can use it as a guide for younger children, or as an independent study workbook for older children - though I highly recommend getting hands-on with this one and really have fun with it. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover their passion for baking & cooking! I’m a 4th generation baker, my mother, grandmother & great-grandmother were or are avid bakers. I’ve been stirring spoons and licking the bowl since I was big enough to hold it. I’m fully confident these recipes are at the beginner level, easily adapted (go on, throw in some chocolate chips) and not too much mess is made - most of the time! Above all - have fun!

We’ve just opened the NeuroLearn Primary page in our classroom with the first section full of basic literacy worksheets. We will be uploading the rest of the sections in the coming weeks and beefing up all sections with a bit more than “just another worksheet” 🥳

Hello everyone 👋🏻 Our Primary Resources will be open by the end of the month! We had to take a quick break to get all our worksheets together, and we’re tirelessly working on new teaching material to add. Please do let us know if your child has a particular area of interest, we are always happy to develop resources around what works for your child. Just drop us a comment with a few words about what you think would help 📚