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I spent 15 years home educating my daughters at a time when home education in the UK was very much the road less travelled. Instead of following the traditional British route for high school qualifications, we felt led to pursue the American SAT pathway. To say I often questioned myself and felt out of my …
I hope that you all had a truly blessed Easter! Ours was a little different this year. Quite unintentionally, I had booked a few days away for my husband and me in Croatia—only to realise, rather too late, that our trip fell directly over the Easter weekend. It is such a sacred and meaningful time …
Are you ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026? I have been keeping our birds in good supply over these past wintery weeks and have been rewarded by a constant stream of feathered visitors. I’ve taken to throwing monkey nuts on the lawn each morning which is much appreciated by the Magpies and Crows who …
Its January and traditionally that means its the month of the Big Garden Birdwatch. In our homeschool we have enjoyed participating in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch each year. It’s a fantastic way of being part of a nationwide citizen science project while helping out the birds in your area to survive these cold winter …
As a veteran Charlotte Mason homeschooling mum, I kept a nature journal alongside my daughters. We went on weekly nature walks and I found that by keeping a nature journal, it encouraged them to do the same. Through this practice, I became attuned to the seasonal rhythms of year. I began to notice slight changes …
I wanted to pop in here very quickly and offer a bit of encouragement for the homeschooling mum. These are blessed and precious times but they can also be times filled with fear, uncertainty, and challenges. As a veteran homeschooling mother, I know these feelings and grappled with the unknown. but through it all I …
In the season of mothering and educating my children, I began the habit of observing the seasons and trying to make each one special by thoughtfully planning activities that would bring a bit of what the season has to offer to our attention. This has helped us live in the moment, slow down, and notice …
Each Thursday I’ll be sharing a post from the archives—words written in earlier seasons of my homeschooling journey that still hold meaning and encouragement for today. I spent 15 years home educating my daughters at a time when home education in the UK was very much the road less travelled. Instead of following the traditional …
As a long-time Charlotte Mason homeschooling mum, I’ve been reflecting on the many rich elements that shaped our learning journey over the years. Among them, nature study has stood out as a quiet yet powerful thread—one that not only nourished our understanding of science, but helped form lifelong relationships with the natural world. In …
Summer is the perfect season for a seaside nature study—though, in truth, the coastline offers treasures in every weather and time of year. Some of our most fascinating finds have come after a blustery winter’s storm, when the sea gives up secrets tucked away beneath the waves. This post is a glimpse into our homeschooling …
