Make learning stick: how playing can teach more than worksheets
Ever watched your child completely absorbed in a game - laughing, problem-solving, working things out, and realised they were learning without even noticing? That’s stealth learning . Also known as hidden education, it’s about weaving learning into activities that feel nothing like school. No pressure, no worksheets - just real,...
Parrot Street’s book club helps you discover new children’s books with monthly subscriptions. They carefully curate age-appropriate books you won’t easily find yourself from a wide range of authors and genres. They offer three reading levels; Parakeets (5 to 8 years), Cockatoos (8 to 12 years) and Macaws (12 to 14 years). Each monthly title comes with book club-style...
There are so many ways to source resources for home education - from textbooks and science kits, to brilliant subscription boxes that arrive through your letterbox. Before you buy, it’s worth checking home-ed discount groups (often on Facebook), as many subscriptions offer reduced prices for home educators. These are a few of my own recommendations. I'd love to hear yours. Do add them in the...
