Lets get on with it then ...: 2013

What's this all about then?

This blog is essentially a dialogue between my 3 home educated children, (whom I was going to give nicknames, but I just know I wouldn't be able to remember who's who) and myself. I will use it to record the work that is set for them, and they will be able to post comments to let me know if they've completed the tasks. I am hoping that this will also double as a useful record to show the authorities when they come calling. We are still getting used to the kids coming out of School and into Home Education, so haven't decided properly on a philosophy or approach yet - although I know I will want to incorporate some structure and also be flexible enough to go out and enjoy the weather when we can! It will also be a place for family and friends to get involved and keep an eye on what we're doing, because they think we just laze about and do nothing all day!!!

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

All Change

So ... we are heading down the Autonomous learning / Unschooling idea. My plan at the moment is to pretty much let the kids learn what they want to learn - to let them do as much or as little as they want to do. To help to keep track of what they're learning and not learning, I'm trying to take photo's of them or what they're doing every hour throughout the day, I'll then post them on here with a brief explanation and hopefully it will serve as a good record for me and anyone else who thinks they may be doing nothing.