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Tag Archives: homeschooling
Catch-up before the year ends
Weeeelllll it has been far, far too long since last I wrote but that, dear readers, you can put down to me being way too busy rather than no longer caring about this place of mine. It’s been, on the … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged Bangladesh, British Asians, broken trust, depression, education, friendships, Home schooling, homeschooling, life events, St Bees School, trauma, trust
16 Comments
Homeschooling the Things: Final steps for this term
So a quick update here on how the homeschool adventure is going on. Socialising is going well. We’re getting on well together, both kids have friends coming round to study or hang out. Both are going to the local Army … Continue reading
Posted in children, Education, Life
Tagged GCSE, home education, homeschool, homeschooling, Study in the UK, teenagers
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Homeschooling a Dad – my daughter’s perspective
As I thought she would, my Thing I has posted on her blog about her perspective on our first week or so of homeschooling. “This week was my first full week of homeschool. It’s quite overwhelming to think about the fact … Continue reading
Posted in children, Education, Life
Tagged Friendship, home education, home school, homeschooling, Parenting
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