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Home education is when children learn at home instead of going to school.
I have home-educated both my girls from the start and wouldn’t change a single thing.
Many families in the UK choose home education because they like the freedom to teach their children in a way that suits them best.
In home education, parents or guardians can decide what subjects to teach and how to teach them.
There are so many different ways to home-educate.
The only rule is that your children get an education. How you do that is up to you and your family.
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In this post, I am talking about popular home education subjects.
Perhaps you are new to home ed or your children are at the age to start actively learning and you want some ideas to get started.
Here you will find those subjects, links and a schedule that you can customise to fit your family.
A really important thing to remember is if you have always home-educated your children or are just starting out from being in school.
Not to pressure them into learning.
You can leave things lying around for them to look at. Ask them what they want to do.
Avoid the words teach and learn. Especially if they have just come out of school.
Also, remember as parents we have to unschool too.
Be patient and enjoy the ride.
Popular Subjects in Home Education
There are many subjects you can go through when doing home education.
Here are some of the most popular ones:
1. Maths: Learning numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also do fun math games to make it more exciting.
Here are some free sites we use:
2. English: Reading books, writing stories, spelling, and learning grammar. Reading aloud together is a great way to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
Some Free sites we like:
3. Science: Exploring the world around us. You can do fun experiments, and learn about animals, plants, the weather, space, and the human body.
Here are 10 fun science experiments to do at home with your kids.
4. History: Learning about the past and important events. You can study different countries. Important people in history, and how things have changed over time.
5. Geography: Understanding maps, countries, and cultures. You can learn about the earth, oceans, rivers, mountains, and different weather patterns.
6. Art: Drawing, painting, and making crafts. Art helps kids be creative and express themselves.
7. Physical Education (PE): Staying active with sports, yoga, and outdoor activities. Exercise is important for a healthy body and mind. Take a look at your local home ed community to see what’s on.
8. Music: Learning about instruments, singing songs, or even creating your own music.
– Project-Based Learning: You and your children pick a topic, and your children work on a project about it. For example, if you’re studying space, they can create a model of the solar system.
– Nature Learning: Spending time outdoors and learning about nature. You can go on nature walks, learn about plants and animals, or even grow a garden.
There are plenty of forest schools around now too if you want to try that.
Check out your local home ed community facebook pages.
Ways to Home educate
There are many ways to home-educate your children, and every family can find what works best for them.
Here are some methods:
Don’t forget to customise these to fit your child’s ability and age.
– Structured Learning: This is similar to a school schedule. You have specific subjects to study each day and follow a timetable.
To be honest, I don’t know many that do this but it doesn’t mean it’s not right for you.
– Unschooling: This is more relaxed and the most popular.
Children learn by following their own interests and doing activities they enjoy. For example, if your child loves dinosaurs, like my youngest. You can read books about them, visit museums, and watch documentaries.
Children love learning and you will be amazed at how much they will learn left to their own devices.
Weekly Schedule for Home Education
Here is a simple weekly schedule for children from the age of 7.
I say this as many don’t start educating their children in active learning until this age. Of course, you can tailor it to whatever suits your child, family and age.
It includes different subjects, breaks, and activities to keep learning fun and balanced.
I haven’t put times in as many people get up and start their day at different times.
We don’t start until 10 am for active learning.
You can do these subjects from 15 minutes to 45 minutes. Go with what works for you and your child. You can always come back to it.
You can also change the order to suit you.
Some tutors we use:
Monday:
AM – Maths: Practice times tables and simple word problems
AM – English: Read a story and write a short summary
AM – Break: Play outside and food
PM– Science: Do a simple experiment, like making a volcano or learning about the weather
PM– PE: Yoga or going for a walk
Tuesday:
AM – Geography: Learn about the UK, map reading, and landmarks
AM – Art: Create a drawing or painting of your favourite place
AM – Break: Free play and food
PM – History: Learn about the Romans or Vikings
PM – PE: Go for a bike ride or play football
Wednesday:
AM – Maths: Fun math games with cards or online
AM – English: Spelling practice and write a creative story
AM – Break: Food and some free time
PM – Music: Learn a new song or play an instrument
PM – Outdoor Activity: Go for a nature walk and collect leaves or rocks
Thursday:
AM – Science: Explore space, planets, and stars
AM – Geography: Learn about other countries, their flags, and cultures
AM – Break: Food and playtime
PM – Art: Make a craft or create something with clay
PM – PE: Jump rope or dance
Friday:
AM – Maths: Play a math app or do some puzzles
AM – History: Learn about famous people like Florence Nightingale or Winston Churchill
AM – Break: Free time and food
PM – English: Read aloud a chapter from a book and discuss it
PM– Fun Friday: Choose an activity your child loves, like baking, gardening, or making a model
Bee's Final Thoughts
Home education gives you the chance to tailor learning to your child’s needs and interests.
Whether you’re following a structured plan or letting your children explore their passions.
The most important thing is to keep learning fun and engaging.
The schedule can be flexible and change as needed, so don’t worry if some days look different from others.
Remember, learning happens everywhere! So don’t panic if some days or weeks they are not interested or illness strikes the family.
This could be you’re reading a book, playing in the garden, or cooking together in the kitchen!
Home Education is filled with curiosity and a chance to experience many different things and meet many different people.
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