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What is #Homeeducation?The easy answer is it is what ever you want it to be. For more specific answers read our FAQ educationalfreedom.org.uk
A great benefit of home education is the opportunity to help our children recognise their own learning patterns, develop effective strategies & become more independent thinkers. Understanding how you learn can be just as valuable as understanding what you learn. #homeeduk
"Unschooling" is a misunderstood term in home education. Many hear it & assume it means no learning, no guidance, or children simply doing whatever they want. In reality, the focus is often on something far deeper: curiosity, motivation, engagement and real-world experiences.
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People love to use Algebra as an example of something they think an average parent cannot teach.
There are several options here: -excellent online courses exist to teach all math levels
-tutors exist
-adults are fully capable of relearning algebra to help their children if the public school system failed in teaching them properly
-my son is learning algebra without much input from me because he can read a math book and is capable of learning all kinds of hard things
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Unpopular opinion: homeschooling is going to keep growing because a lot of parents are realizing school doesn’t automatically equal education.
If a child can learn faster, sleep more, avoid hours of busywork, and spend more time actually living… why is sitting in a classroom 7 hours a day treated as the only “normal” option?
And before someone says “socialization” — have you met homeschool kids lately?
Convince me traditional school is still the better default.
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As you homeschool, your children will inevitably begin to specialize in their education and interests - much the same way that adults specialize in their careers - don’t fret as much that your children have little interest in one subject over another. Instead, maximize their talent stacking.
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Curiosity leading the day is one of the real strengths of home education. And when GCSEs come into view in the teen years, that same curiosity often makes structured revision easier to stick with. nitter.cf/edfreeuk/status/211506…
A sentence of few words that perfectly captures the heart of home education. Curiosity isn't something to be managed or set aside so the lesson can continue. It is the lesson. That's where some of the most memorable and meaningful education happens. #homeeduk
The home education you begin with is rarely the same as the home education you grow into. Give yourself & your child time to explore, adapt and find your rhythm. The goal isn't to have the perfect plan from day one but to discover how your child learns best and build from there.
A sentence of few words that perfectly captures the heart of home education. Curiosity isn't something to be managed or set aside so the lesson can continue. It is the lesson. That's where some of the most memorable and meaningful education happens. #homeeduk
Educational Freedom continually works to combat the spread of incorrect information relating to home education & legislative bills. In a landscape where misleading or inaccurate content often surfaces, it’s more important than ever to rely on trustworthy and accurate sources.
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If you woke up in a world without government education, would you still want to learn to read, understand math & science, discover nature, and uncover the history of the world & your culture?
Mankind’s innate desire for knowledge is not dependent upon the existence of the State.
One of the greatest freedoms of home education is understanding that children don't develop in predictable timelines. Without the pressure of keeping up children learn it's okay to take the time they need, ask questions, revisit topics, & truly understand what they're learning.
When children are genuinely excited about a topic, learning stops feeling like work and starts feeling like an adventure. Their curiosity naturally leads them to ask questions, solve problems, read more, and explore deeper. #homeeduk
My child hated reading when it was tied to set texts at school. As a home educator, they are now free to read what interests them, whether that's a technical magazine or a book. As a result they read far more, and their reading skills continue to grow. #homeeduk
For some groups of students, the biggest challenge isn't teaching reading comprehension.
It's simply getting them to read.
They will do anything to avoid it: stare at a wall, talk to a neighbor, go to the bathroom.
And the teacher often spends much of their energy just trying to get students to make a genuine attempt to read.
Home education has allowed us to return learning to its simple form with focus on curiosity, understanding and following the child. #homeeduk
Home education is about finding what works for your child, the the freedom to find what works best for them. #homeeduk
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Another reason why we homeschool is that it allows children to grow up strong, understanding justice, morality, and truth - so they don’t grow up jaded, depressed, and feeling helplessness about the world.
Society regularly questions how home Ed children socialise. Yet in this article, it is those who have been educated in school asking for communication skills because they’ve only ever communicated with the same people.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6m2…
A common misconception is that home educators must be qualified teachers. Home education is about facilitating learning, not delivering lectures. In reality, parents draw upon an enormous range of resources, experiences, communities & opportunities to help their children learn.
Our child is visual learner & pattern seeker. At school, maths was confusing because it was presented through worksheets that held little meaning. Home education has given us the freedom to explain concepts visually, giving them confidence in their maths ability. #homeeduk
What if I told you, you could help your child get better at math - without doing math?
Not only that - but it’d be delightful.
To your brain, math is visual.
You read that right → VISUAL.
Technically, it’s visuospatial.
Visuospatial working memory predicts math ability from preschool to high school
But most importantly👇
Training visuospatial tasks improves math ability!
The best part?
You can train visuospatial working memory through games like Tetris and Lego builds.
Kids who can picture things in their minds and remember the order of steps have a big advantage in math.
Below is a guide for kids, aged 3-18, you can use at home♥️clarified.life/p/how-to-rewi…
There is no perfect age to start home education. Some children have always been home educated. Others start after years in school, whether in primary, secondary or even during GCSEs. There is no right age to begin. There is only the right time for the child. #homeeduk