Educational Homeschooling Guides

By Angela Collins


STARTING HOMESCHOOLING IN SOUTH AFRICA: 

BELA Act Update

For all those new to homeschooling or considering it, here is a FREE homeschooling “starter pack” for the foundation phase. 

I know that starting out with homeschooling can be quite overwhelming. This "starter pack" will hopefully ease some concerns & give parents more confidence to continue on with their journey of homeschooling.

To get access, click HERE.



HOMESCHOOLING ON A BUDGET

🔎Are you looking for a list of FREE curricula and homeschooling resources?
 🔎Do you need guidance on how to teach your child to read?
 🔎Need assistance with record keeping?

🥇This digital product has an EXTENSIVE list of free curricula, homeschooling resources, apps, worksheets etc. AND I've also included some pairing suggestions to make sure your child is getting a wholesome yet customizable education. It should definitely see you through all the primary school years. Some providers even cater for high school years!

🎉FREE BONUS: included is our HOMESCHOOL TRACKER!!

✅This is a fantastic digital tool for record keeping for uploading videos & photos

✅It also offers guided goal setting, academic milestones for Grades R-4 & monthly planners.

Get Starting Homeschooling on a Budget HERE.




THE HOMESCHOOL TRACKER

If you are already happy with your curriculum, you can get this amazing digital homeschool tracker separately.


Use this Digital HOMESCHOOL TRACKER to keep your weeks & months organised. Upload photos to keep record of all the learning experiences that can't be captured on paper. The Homeschool Tracker is completely customizable - you can add to it or delete as you need. There is also a Featured Video section for each month.

Get The Homeschool Tracker HERE. 


MY HOMESCHOOL PLANNER
Get your printed copy of My Homeschool Planner by HOMESCHOOLING IN REST.
Careful consideration has been taken to make this planner user-friendly for eclectic homeschooling families. Watch full overview.
📌A4 colour interior
📌Guided Goal Setting & Vision Casting
📌Graded Milestones for grade R-3
📌Tips on balance, self care and homeschooling structure
📌Undated 12 x monthly planners
📌Weekly planners: includes space for sensory learning, craft time, experiments & readers
📌Time for reflection and ideas for looking forward after the year
🙋🏻‍♀️The purpose of this planner is for it to be a helpful companion for the eclectic homeschooling parent.

✍️When following the eclectic approach, one has to create your own academic plan, reflect on your own homeschooling vision and follow your own children's interests. This process can be quite daunting for some, especially when staring out, so I have created this planner to help you on your unique eclectic journey. I give guidance on vision casting, goal setting, academic milestones and general weekly planning.
🙌ORDER NOW! Start to use any time of the year.

Get My Homeschool Planner HERE. 


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