Home Education Adventurers in the UK
We now have a shared collective trauma. This is how I see the effects of trauma every day. But how do we heal and move forward from here? Share your narratives. The post HOMEEDVOICESPODCAST – EP 34 MINI EPISODE: Transitioning Out of Trauma appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm chatting with Jay Byrd from @beanlearning. We talk about what it's like being a second generation home educator and home education in the UK in the 90's. Jay tells us about her passion for project based learning and gentle parenting, and we talk about Bean Learning, which offers UK based online video groups and classes for home educated children and home educating adults. The post HOME ED VOICES PODCAST – EP33 Jay Byrd from BeanLearning.com appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm chatting with Naomi Fisher, the author of Changing Our Minds: How Children Can Take Control of Their Own Learning. We talk about how home educated children related to their peers, the long process of deschooling, internal and external motivation, and supporting ADHD and autism in the home educating community. The post HOMEEDVOICESPODCAST – EP 32 Naomi Fisher: Clinical Psycologist, Home Ed Parent and Author of Changing Our Minds appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
There are definite barriers to home education, (needing to work outside the home to pay the bills, especially for single parent families, co-parenting with someone who refuses to support home education etc) but a lack of qualifications is not one of them. The post HomeEdVoicesPodcast – Ep 31 Mini Episode: You Are Smart Enough to Home Educate appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
Over planning things that sound good but you won't actually do, is a waste of time and makes you feel bad. (Ask me how I know this...) Here's what I suggest you do instead. The post HOME ED VOICES PODCAST – (SEASON 3) EPISODE 30 Mini Episode: “DON'T OVER PLAN THE FUN STUFF, (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD.)” appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
We talk about her new book Extraordinary Parenting, about writing it during lockdown and about how it is a unique source of comfort and support for parents and home educators during this pandemic. GIVEAWAY! For an chance to win a copy of the book, go to our instagram @homeedvoicespodcast. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 3) Episode 29 Eloise Rickman (@mightymother_) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 28 and this week I'm talking to Lorna from @2devonpixies_home_ed. We talked on the 17th March, as lockdown for the coronavirus was just starting, but before the school's had closed, so that colours the whole conversation. However we also talk about tuff trays, the pedagogy of 'give it a go' and Lorna brings a fantastic book list that will keep you going through these strange days. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 3) Episode 28 Lorna (@2devonpixies_home_ed) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week on the podcast, we are trying something different and doing a deep dive into what is going on for a home ed family right now, with a Day in the Life interview. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 3 Episode 27 pt1 – Day in the Life – Kate (HomeEdVoices.co.uk) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
Part 2 of the Day in the life podcast episode. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 3 Episode 27 pt2 – Day in the Life – Kate (HomeEdVoices.co.uk) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Daksina who now writes regularly for HomeEdVoices.co.uk. We talk about getting our heads around the idea that every education has gaps, and that is ok. We fangirl over the calming influence of Julie Bogart, and we talk all things gameschooling. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 3 Episode 26 – Replay of Episode 3 Daksina (@daksinabasia) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Kate McConaghy who now writes regularly for HomeEdVoices.co.uk. We talk about videogames and how they can be a gateway to literacy. How it all counts, not just the stuff that looks the most like school, and how you can structure your yearly plan to protect your mental health. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 3 Episode 25 Repeat of Episode 7 – Kate McConaghy appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
Many families are celebrating a variety of festivals over December and trying to add seasonal festivities on top of a full home ed life is likely to result in overwhelm. Here are some things you can do to keep things calm(er)... The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 24 End of Season 2 & Avoiding December Overwhelm appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 23 and this week I'm talking to Helen from @Belzibow. We talk about Helen's lapbooks and picture book units at Branch Out World, helen tells us how her family tackles GCSEs, and about keeping teens engaged in home ed groups. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 23 Helen (@Belzibow) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 22 and this week I'm talking to Wendy from @EnjoyMathsHomeEd. We talk about Wendy's Maths Programme, Enjoy Maths, the positive educational impact of ordinary things, encouraging a lifetime of learning, and the advantages of being a mature university student. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 22 – Wendy (@EnjoyMathsHomeEd) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 21 and this week I'm talking to Jimena from @PlayLiveAndLearn. We talk about the tiny rebellion of not applying for a school place, home education alongside being a professional actor, and learning in front of your children. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 21 – Jimena (@PlayLiveAndLearn) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 20 and this week I'm talking to Ashleigh from @wild.wood.childhood. We talk about home educating alongside a sibling in school, home edding foundation and year 1 on a very small budget, and the fear of missing out, and how it can mess with your confidence and cost you money. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 20 – Ashleigh (@Wild.Wood.Childhood) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 19 and this week I'm talking to Sherilyn from @HomeEdHereAndNow. We talk about shifting into a mindset where you don't feel the need to prove yourself all the time. Sherilyn talks about running a business alongside home education, and we talk hands on maths and building community. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 19 – Sherilyn (@HomeEdHereAndNow) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Becca from @Fiddlesticks.kids. We talk about home educating alongside childminding and running an online business. Becca tells me about thinking about the box when organising her week and we have great boardgame recs for the autumn. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 18 – Becca (@Fiddlesticks.kids) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 17 and this week I'm talking to Katie from @learnWhatYouLive on Instragram. We talk about GCSE and how home edders tackle exams. We talk about moving from our careers outside the home to home education and the vulnerability of not knowing what you might do after, and we have audio book recs galore! The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 17 – Katie (@Learnwhatyoulive) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode 16 and this week I'm talking to Lexy from @caribbeanhomeeducator on Instragram. We talk about home educating older children alongside infant twins, how to event plan when home ed freedom can also mean flakiness, the importance of downtime and rest, and support for home ed parents of black and mixed race children. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 16 – Lexi (@CaribbeanHomeEducator) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This is episode number 15 and this week I'm talking to Kelly who is @thewoodsidestories on Instragram. We talk about the journey from school at home to something more unique to your family, and how as the home ed parent you need to give your self grace and time to find out what works, we chat about the importance of finding mentors for your home ed family in the wider community around you, and the value of exploring community spaces when everyone else is in school, and we talk about what life is like home educating in rural, and more isolated areas of the country. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 15 – Kelly (@theWoodSideStories) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Mell from @raisingadaisy on Instragram. We talk about home educating as a single parent, and get into our experiences with negative attitudes against home education and what to do about it. We also talk about how home ed children's learning and socializing differs when compared to schooled children. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 14 – Mell (@life_at_rowan) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Lyndsay from @rainbows_and_wellies on Instagram. We talk about home educating an only child, and how home edding can provide a safe environment for an autistic child both to learn in a way that suits them, and get the degree of socialisation that feels comfortable to them (in comparison to the 'coke bottle' effect.) We also chat about finding your groove when you're unexpectedly home educating, through community and time spent reflected on the things that are working. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 13 – Lyndsay (@Rainbows_and_wellies) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Mell from @raisingadaisy on Instragram. We talk about home educating as a single parent, and get into our experiences with negative attitudes against home education and what to do about it. We also[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 14 – Mell (@Raisingadaisy) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Lyndsay from @rainbows_and_wellies on Instagram. We talk about home educating an only child, and how home edding can provide a safe environment for an autistic child both to learn in a way that suits[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 13 – Lyndsay (@Rainbows_and_wellies) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This week I'm talking to Jacqui from JacquiWakelam.com. We talk about home educating in partnership with our older children, the importance of deschooling as a home educating parent, and Jacqui tells me the best quote about being a new home edder – I promise it's going to stick with you… The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 12 – Jacqui (@JacquiWakelam) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Ronni from MulticulturalMotherhood. We talk about finding a regular community in a city with a large number of home edding families a lots of activities to go to. We also talk about teaching other languages as part of your home ed routine, and, as a trained speech and language therapist, Ronni tells us about how parents can support their children's early language development. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 2 Episode 11 – Ronni (MulticulturalMotherhood) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I am talking with Leah Boden from Modern Miss Mason. We talk about her work, encouraging home educating and homeschooling parents to adapt the ideas of Charlotte Mason for the modern era we live in today. We talk about how living in the UK means that we get to live amongst living history, and we discuss the importance of prioritizing home education, and balancing our other projects alongside it. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 10 – Leah Boden (Modern Miss Mason) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I am talking to Tanya Tucker from @HappyHandley. We talk about how spending all your time together can be really lovely, and how much more there is to know about your children, plus trying to keep a well used house working smoothly. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 9 – Tanya (@HappyHandley) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week is a special mini episode all about going Not Back to School. I talk about making the most of the transitions of the seasons, and rec my favourite autumn books. I also talk about how to gently restart your home education rhythm at the start of a new academic year. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 8 – Not Back to School Mini ep appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Kate. We talk about videogames and how they can be a gateway to literacy. How it all counts, not just the stuff that looks the most like school, and how you can structure your yearly plan to protect your mental health. Unfortunately, when we recorded this interview in the spring I had a bad throat and so sound really gravely, so sorry about that. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 7 – Kate appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Philippa, @ExitSupermum on Instagram. Since Philippa is a second generation home educator we talk about how home education has changed over the last 25 years. We also talk about how home education gives children the space to be wholly themselves and protects them from peer pressure and being labeled. And book recs turns into a bit of an Astrid Lindgren love fest when Philippa's readaloud turns out to be one of my favourite books ever. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 6 – Philippa (@ExitSuperMum) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm back for part 2 of my talk with Jean, TheMessyMum on Instagram. We talk about how to find great free resources for any subject. We talk about how to get the most out of social media as home ed parents, and Jean leaves you with a ton of great summer reading to inspire the coming academic year. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 5 – Jean (@themessymum) (part 2) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I talk with Jean, TheMessyMum on Instagram. We talk about the children who start reading later and then catch up. We celebrate the early reader books which are not great literature, and why that doesn't matter. And we talk about the importance of having other home educators to turn to when you're having a hard day. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 4 – Jean (@themessymum) (Part 1) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week I'm talking to Daksina and we talk about getting our heads around the idea that every education has gaps, and that is ok. We fangirl over the calming influence of Julie Bogart, and we talk all things gameschooling. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 3 – Daksina (@daksinabasia) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This week, presenter Katie tells you about her family's home education journey and ends up recommending far too many great children's graphic novels. The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 1: Katie (@KHanrott) appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I'm … The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 2 – Loveth appeared first on Home Ed Voices.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Jacqui from JacquiWakelam.com. We talk about home educating in partnership with our older children, the importance of deschooling as a home educating parent, and Jacqui tells me the best quote about being a[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 2) Episode 12 – Jacqui (@JacquiWakelam) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Ronni from MulticulturalMotherhood. We talk about finding a regular community in a city with a large number of home edding families a lots of activities to go to. We also talk about teaching[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 2 Episode 11 – Ronni (MulticulturalMotherhood) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I am talking with Leah Boden from Modern Miss Mason. We talk about her work, encouraging home educating and homeschooling parents to adapt the ideas of Charlotte Mason for the modern era we live in today.[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 10 – Leah Boden (Modern Miss Mason) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I am talking to Tanya Tucker from @HappyHandley. We talk about how spending all your time together can be really lovely, and how much more there is to know about your children, plus trying to keep a[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 9 – Tanya Tucker (@HappyHandley) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week is a special mini episode all about going Not Back to School. I talk about making the most of the transitions of the seasons, and rec my favourite autumn books. I also talk about how to gently restart[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 8 – Not Back to School Mini Ep appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Kate. We talk about videogames and how they can be a gateway to literacy. How it all counts, not just the stuff that looks the most like school, and how you can structure[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 7 – Kate appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m talking to Philippa, @ExitSupermum on Instagram. Since Philippa is a second generation home educator we talk about how home education has changed over the last 25 years. We also talk about how home education gives[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 6 – Philippa (@ExitSuperMum) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. The Home Ed Voices Podcast is a UK-based Home Education Podcast that profiles the lives of home ed families. You can find out more about the podcast here. This week I’m back for part 2 of my talk with Jean, TheMessyMum on Instagram. We talk about how to find great free resources for any subject. We talk about how to get the most out of social[Read more] The post Home Ed Voices Podcast – Season 1 Episode 5 – Jean (part 2) appeared first on Home Ed Voices Podcast.