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Continue reading →: Asha and The Spirit Bird a Novel StudyAsha refuses to believe her father has abandoned the family, so when a mysterious phone call suggests he’s alive, she sets out across the Himalayas to find him. Guided by her beloved grandmother’s spirit bird (a glowing lammergeier that appears in moments of danger) Asha and her loyal friend Jeevan…
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Continue reading →: Why is reading important?Reading is, without question, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. When I first wrote about this at the beginning of our home education journey, I felt strongly about it-and I still do. If your child is a reluctant reader, there are gentle, effective ways to nurture…
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Continue reading →: Mastering Multiplication and Division by 10, 100 and 1000: A Visual Place Value Activity for ChildrenThis simple activity takes just five minutes to prepare and gives your child a powerful, visual way to understand how numbers shift when multiplying or dividing by 10, 100, and 1000. STEP 1: Cut out small pieces of paper and write the digits 0–9 on them. Create several copies of…
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Continue reading →: The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis a Living Novel StudyThe Horse and His Boy works beautifully as a stand‑alone novel or as a follow up to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Its brisk chapters, lively pacing, and constant sense of adventure make it especially appealing to reluctant readers; particularly boys who enjoy action, humour, and heroic journeys.…
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Continue reading →: The Wizard of Oz and Wicked Novel StudyAfter finishing The Wizard of Oz, I decided to take the children to see Wicked in London, especially with all the excitement around the new film. My daughter (age 11) loved it so much that I’ve been using the free slides from Wicked Active Learning to build on that enthusiasm.…
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Continue reading →: Why I rarely use worksheets or workbooksThe Limits of Worksheets: Workbooks and worksheets certainly have their place. As both a class teacher and a home educator, I’ve used them for independent learning and extra practice. However, my concern is how limiting they can be. Typically, a worksheet presents a question followed by a small space for…
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Continue reading →: Year 5 Long Term Plan for home educators UKMy Year 5 Long-Term Plan, available free at Homeeduk’s Shop – Teaching Resources (TES), offers a structured outline of topics to explore across the year. I divide the year into four terms, each lasting 9–10 weeks. This rhythm is intentional: every term is linked to the seasons, allowing our learning…
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Continue reading →: Year 7 Home Education Long Term PlanMy Year 7 Long-Term Plan, available free at Homeeduk’s Shop – Teaching Resources (TES), offers a structured outline of topics to explore across the year. I divide the year into four terms, each lasting 9–10 weeks. This rhythm is intentional: every term is linked to the seasons, allowing our learning…
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Continue reading →: How to create a curriculum that feels enoughBefore we begin, let’s clarify what we mean by curriculum. At its simplest, a curriculum is an education plan – a roadmap that outlines the subjects, objectives, and activities an educator intends to cover over the year. The key question is: Do you want to follow the national curriculum closely,…
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Continue reading →: Overcoming Challenges in Home Education and You Are EnoughChoosing a Different Path When you choose a path that isn’t the status quo, challenges are inevitable. Perhaps you’ve been walking this road for years, maybe only days, or perhaps you’re still just considering it. Whatever your motivation to home educate, stepping into something “different” means facing obstacles along the…
Hello,
I’m Kimberley
A former teacher with 20 years experience turned home educating mother from the UK. I provide resources designed to support and save time for parents who, like me, have embraced and made the decision to home educate their children.
Learning through books is my passion. Explore my Living Book collection for inspiration.
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