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Video Series on HOMESCHOOLING FOR BEGINNERS

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  I am excited to tell you about a new video series that I have been working on lately.  It is different to my homeschooling guide: STARTING HOMESCHOOLING IN SOUTH AFRICA. (If you have not read this guide, you can download it for FREE from my  Resource Page.  It covers all the aspects about staring homeschooling and hopefully answers many questions that a parent may have who is new to homeschooling.) VIDEO SERIES This video series,  HOMESCHOOLING FOR BEGINNERS , covers aspects about  LEARNING  that aren't always talked about but are very much part of homeschooling. Sometimes, we are so focused on the 3 R's (Reading, Writing & Arithmetic) that the other subtle yet crucial aspects of learning get lost, even though still relevant for teaching the 3 R's. Topics included are how to create an environment for learning, what learning looks like in the foundation phase, how to allow for different aspects of learning and how to curate a learning route for your children. (Scroll d

MATH FOR GAMING FANS! Digital PDF Downloads

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  If your child HATES Maths, DON’T WORRY! These Math workbooks are SO engaging and delightful, your child won't even notice they are busy with Math. My son really enjoyed working through the questions! He was motivated and had fun!! He told me all about the games as he worked through the problems. There is a sense of suspense as to what the answer will be for the gamers in the questions, so this is a natural incentive to find out the answer. These workbooks are based on the British Curriculum and can be equated to Grade 3 and 4 levels. Year 3 Math for Gamers This fun and engaging workbook uses popular games to make learning about numbers, addition, subtraction and multiplication fun! It's got several activities for each topic including Roman Numerals and measures of length. Perfect for revising key mathematical topics covered in Year 3. Includes answer key. Buy Today and help your child succeed in Maths! Year 4 Math for Roblox Fans Let your child practice their Maths skills in

INSPIRING LEARNING MATERIAL AT HABOR AND SPROUT

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You are probably here since you've hear about Harbor and Sprout and want to see for yourself who they are and what they offer. I suggest you first click HERE to find out all about them and the homeschooling approach/learning approach they follow. THEN enjoy exploring these beautiful learning components below: If you prefer a bit more structure, you may choose to follow additional curricula alongside your  Harbor  and  Sprout  lessons.  Recommended is a comprehensive reading program if you'd like a curriculum to teach literacy as well as a building-blocks-style math curriculum , with the understanding that  Harbor  and  Sprout  will reinforce and expand on math concepts. For more "hands-on" learners, these Educational Tools and Apparatus used in conjunction worksheets/activity books can be used. Let's have a closer look at the  Tropical Ecology Morning Basket & the corresponding Unit Study Tropical Ecology Morning Basket for ages 2-6 years   The themed print

Update 2023: ONLINE HOMESCHOOLING OPTIONS: CAPS & INTERNATIONAL BRITISH CURRICULUM

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EDIT: June 2023 GOOD NEWS for CAPS Users 1. No more uncertainty about what the price is in Rands  2. No more worrying about whether the exchange rate will worsen and cause the monthly fees to increase 3. Now people know exactly what their debit order will be each month if they want to pay monthly Hybrid Homeschooling Options with  CambriLearn Let's face it, not all of us feel comfortable scrolling through multiple teaching options and putting it all together to make a tailor-made learning experience for our child. If this is you, and you feel more comfortable having an "open up & go" curriculum all set out for you -  knowing that it covers all required subjects and you'll receive a report to account for work done - then you'll appreciate the lengths to which CambriLearn has gone to make it possible to still have an eclectic yet structured homeschooling experience. For parents looking for a hybrid homeschooling platform , where you have the option to choose bet

HOMESCHOOLING ON A BUDGET - Homeschooling Guide

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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

ONLINE APPS FOR READING & LEARNING 2023

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ABCmouse Early Learning Academy ABCmouse is SUCH fun!! We subscribed for more than a year when my eldest son was younger. He LOVED it and it was such a great way to introduce learning elements in a fun way. We started in his grade R year but they cater for children aged 2-8 years. ABCmouse.com is a global education initiative of Age of Learning, Inc. Their focus is to build a strong foundation for future academic success by providing a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum to assist early learners. ABCmouse.com is subscription-based, with no advertising, pop-up ads, or links to other sites. Children can learn and explore with their parents, or on their own (depending on age and ability), in a safe and secure online educational environment.   A BCmouse.com’s award-winning curriculum has been created in close collaboration with early childhood education experts. Watch HERE for an overview. Try it for FREE for 30 days! If you are struggling to find graded readers for your child