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Of all the learning activities my homeschooled kiddos have done over the years, the first they’ll recall to anyone who asks for their favourite memories will be ‘edible science’....
As long-term homeschoolers, our learning style is "eclectic", which is flowing, rather than a set identity. From the very beginning over 25 years ago we have included some...
It’s that time of year when parents are spending a lot of money on their kids - probably not focusing so much on education at the moment, but instead on gifts, food and events...
In an age of decreasing attention spans, the ability to focus for extended periods of time is at a premium. If your child has trouble focusing for extended periods of time,...
Smells are evocative and when connected to learning, can be a powerful tool! Our olfactory sense is perhaps the most obscure of all the senses and yet it still carries weight and...
Usually on this blog we try to refrain from talking about how great Outschool is, but we wanted to make a rare exception this week to touch on some of the often forgotten benefits...
I think it's fair to say that the homeschool socialisation myth has been debunked by now! Siblings, cousins, neighbours, family friends, homeschool groups and co-ops, faith...
Now this is a prize all parents would love to win for their kids...We're giving away a $100 Lego prize back to one lucky Australian Outschool parent! Best of all, it's really easy...
Most of us learn well by means of visual information. We watch movies, we interact on our screens and we enjoy meeting people face to face too. Some of my autistic children though...
When we think about learning using our auditory sense, we often think about music. This can be a powerful learning tool! My kiddos all learned to sing their times tables and still...
As long-term eclectic homeschoolers, we’re very familiar with outsourcing learning at our place. We’ve used language tutors, art classes, various sport and recreation...
Every day our senses are stimulated. These warn us of danger and help us connect with the world around us. I didn’t try to incorporate learning through the senses consciously, but...
This is a question asked by many home educating parents every day when looking for resources for the kids. Over the 25 years I have been home educating these are the things I look...
One of the best things we have discovered about Outschool has been the neurodivergent classes and groups that are available. My Miss 13 (Zippi) who is autistic and has anxiety has...
Gaming. It’s one of those modern parenting woes. A constant back and forth on our heartstrings as our children experience a lifestyle we could have only dreamed of when we were...
One of my boys was absolutely Lego-Mad. We embraced it and incorporated Lego into as many aspects of our homeschooling life. We even had (still have!) a Lego room kitted out with...
If you’re a parent of school-age kids, the chances are you’ve heard of Roblox. With over 43 million daily active users, it’s not surprising that it’s one of the most popular...
Homeschooling your preschooler should not be overwhelming. These are seven steps to help you preschool-at-home
Minecraft is one of the largest and most popular video games in the world. Played by almost 172 million players each month, it is definitely here to stay. So the question is, are...
Learning beyond the classroom
Many parents often wonder.. how are kids supposed to learn how to be functioning members of society, pay taxes, set up direct deposits and start investing if these things aren’t...
What if there was a way for parents to find out what their kids are truly passionate about and then allow them to go deeper? There is. It’s known as unschooling. In this post,...
Thinking about home educating your children? We know it's an important choice for you and your family and want to support you in making your home education journey a wonderful...
Halloween is a time of year filled with lollies, chocolate, treats and anything sweet, and while the kids love that part of the tradition, sometimes it is nice to have a break...
Looking for activities for your kids this Halloween season? We have curated a list of Halloween Outschool classes that are available in the Australian time zones. Here you will...
Today we’re extremely excited to announce the launch of our new blog - Outschooling in Australia!
Of all the learning activities my homeschooled kiddos have done over the years, the first they’ll recall to anyone who asks for their favourite memories will be ‘edible science’....
As long-term homeschoolers, our learning style is "eclectic", which is flowing, rather than a set identity. From the very beginning over 25 years ago we have included some...
It’s that time of year when parents are spending a lot of money on their kids - probably not focusing so much on education at the moment, but instead on gifts, food and events...
In an age of decreasing attention spans, the ability to focus for extended periods of time is at a premium. If your child has trouble focusing for extended periods of time,...
Smells are evocative and when connected to learning, can be a powerful tool! Our olfactory sense is perhaps the most obscure of all the senses and yet it still carries weight and...
