Josie worked as a Careers Advisor and librarian before starting the Home Ed Life blog. Her website is full of current advice, unpicks the legal requirements and points you in the direction of free resources to teach the way you want to, enrich your child’s learning but also prepare them for statutory examinations.
Give your child the chance to read each day (10 minutes is fine) Read stories to your child (three short stories before bedtime goes down a treat) Cook with your child (preparing a meal, operating the microwave or weighing and measuring are great opportunities for learning mathematics) Buy bread and milk (or other basics) on the way home from school. Doing this in person at the shop using loose change is great ‘real life’ mathematics Have fun. Playing games, taking turns, watching TV together and dressing up are great ways to support your child Write shopping lists, keep diaries, write letters and invitations to inspire you child to write.
There are lots of ideas on this 50 Ways to Learn poster that you could also use at home.
Anson Primary school has a great range of resources. Check their website:
Enjoy a light-hearted illustrated children’s book about climate change and caring for our animals that is perfect for inspiring the next Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough.