Homeschooling in Rest

  Starting  October 2025 , I’ll be running  live, online Life of Fred maths classes  for younger homeschoolers. Whether your child is just starting out or you've hit a few wobbly spots, these classes are gentle, story-based, and genuinely effective. If you're feeling unsure about teaching maths at home—or maybe you've started already and it's just not going the way you hoped—then I want to share something that could completely change the tone and direction of your maths journey. 🎥 Watch the video where I explain how the classes work, who they’re for, and how to know if your child is ready. What Makes Life of Fred Different? If you're not familiar with Life of Fred, it's a unique maths programme told through the eyes of a five-year-old maths professor named Fred. It's not your usual drill-heavy, memorise-and-repeat workbook. It’s story-based , engaging, and full of subtle yet powerful maths teaching. Each chapter is a quirky story that weaves in maths conc...

  Maths Q and A – Let's Chat About Helping Your Child I’ve been getting more and more questions lately from parents wanting to know how to help their children with maths. Whether it’s confusion around number bonds, times tables, or what’s expected at their child’s grade level—there’s a real need to better understand how maths is taught and how to support it at home. So, I’ve decided to create a space for us to talk about it. On Thursday 22 May 2025, from 7–8pm , I’ll be hosting a Maths Q and A —and you’re invited. This is not a presentation. There won’t be slides, no screen sharing, no teaching from a whiteboard. It’s not a lecture.  Instead, this is a relaxed conversation where I’ll be answering your questions—so you can get real, practical help that makes sense for your child and situation. A space for you to bring the real questions you have—whether your child is in Grade R or Grade 7 —and I’ll do my best to give clear, practical answers. I’ll share insights into ...