Homeschooling in Rest

Here is the latest, updated homeschooling guide for HOMESCHOOLING ON A BUDGET! Homeschooling DOES NOT need to be an expensive educational option for your child. I have done all the "digging" for you and put together a list of educational gems in this easy to follow educational guide. There are enough resources listed here to ensure that you can homeschool in the most affordable way - covering at least all the primary school years. Highlighted topics covered in this guide: How to choose a curriculum Learning Style Quiz FREE curricula & resources Pairing suggestions of resources Tips for Thrifty Homeschooling How to teach your child to read PLUS: Many have being requesting a list of Afrikaans resources - in this updated edition, I have included a good selection of resources that range from worksheets, readers, full Afrikaans curriculum etc. thereby catering for both first and second language speakers. Don't let feelings of fear or insecurity about homeschooling steal

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Homeschooling and Different Learning Styles This is such an interesting topic and with homeschooling, we can help our children more effectively (and avoid unnecessary conflict) if we take into account our child's preferred learning style. You don't need to be an educational expert on different learning styles to be able to help your child...all it really takes is to be watchful and mindful of how your child reacts to general things and learning content. In fact, if you can remember how your child was when they were still very young, there would also be indications as to what they gravitate to naturally...long before having to learn to read and write.   In really simplistic terms, you can think of 3 categories of learning styles: a child who learns best by looking (visual); the child who learns best by hearing (auditory); and the child who learns best by doing (kinesthetic). For a general explanation, especially applicable for younger children, you can try the LEARNING STYLE QUI

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  It's HERE! It took a lot "digging around" to bring you just the best   FREE Homeschooling Resources  and today I'm excited to tell you all about it!! I know that many have asked about what curricula to use, so I've also included some pairing suggestions, which will ensure a wholesome education for your child. There is such an extensive list of FREE resources that it should definitely cover you for all the primary school years!! At Homeschooling in Rest we focus mainly on the foundation phase, so I've also included a guide on how to teach your child to read. I know that for many, this seems like a daunting task but I want to encourage you that you AND your child  CAN  do it! I look into the different approaches to learning to read as well as tips for parents to make this process stress free and fun for both you and your child. You can get it  HERE . As a BONUS, I am also including the HOMESCHOOL TRACKER for free! This is a digital record keeping tool BUT also