One of the best projects or achievements - Marnie Harrington

If someone asked me what one of my best projects or achievements were, I'd answer 'Just one?' but I've thought about it and I've come up for you, The Small Terror!!!!

The Small Terror is a movie. Well, it's more than just one movie, The Small Terror has a sequel and

The Hole - Short story - Marnie Harrington

One sunny afternoon, two young sisters were playing skippy in the back yard of their father's mid sized home when something through the hole in the fence caught the younger girl's eye; the old woman from next door was digging a deep hole in the ground near a dusty planter bowl. Her eyes were deep set and her back was

Activities, Activities! -Melinda Harrington

Activities, Activities!

-Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie down below after you've read this post, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

When I list out the so called ‘extra-curricular’ activities that we have been involved with over the years – I start to feel exhausted. I know that we are not unusual as a homeschooling family – getting out there and involved in activities outside of the home seems to play a really large

Values. -Melinda Harrington

Values.

-Melinda Harrington

Are there intrinsic values that you are able to instill in your children as homeschool parents that are different from the values that children learn at school?  Well, after much consideration my opinion is … Yes, of course!

The Dreaded “S” Word – Socialization - Melinda Harrington

The Dreaded “S” Word – Socialization

- Melinda Harrington

The Correct Amount and Appropriate Quality of Socialization

(There's a video made by Marnie at the end of this post you can watch after reading, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

By far the most common question homeschoolers are asked is “.. and what about socialization?” Or “What about the social side of things?” Most homeschoolers we know roll their eyes or stifle their laughter when the topic of 'socialization' is raised. Let's

Choosing an instrument for your child (and what's involved with learning an instrument) - Marnie Harrington

 Choosing an instrument for your child (and what's involved with learning an instrument) - Marnie Harrington

-Commitment

There's no getting around the fact that you need to practice regularly in order to learn an instrument! For kids and beginners, just 15 minutes a day is enough to keep them improving. Don't be discouraged when your child loses interest. It's inevitable! When that happens, just

Learning Instruments - Marnie Harrington

Learning Instruments - Marnie Harrington

(There's a video about this topic down below after you've read this post. Or you could just skip to it straight away!)

Getting kids to learn music and play instruments can be tough at times but it does has many benefits! Here are a list of reasons why children should always have the opportunity to play music!

-Refine/develop mental skills

Beat and bar division, scales, rhythm and musical intervals all use similar mental skills as maths does. It can develop

Dealing With Negativity. -Melinda Harrington

Dealing With Negativity.

-Melinda Harrington

Sadly some people who homeschool do not receive positive support from family and friends. Indeed, some homeschooling parents receive a great deal of negativity. I know of some homeschoolers who are constantly

Learning Languages!! By Marnie Harrington

Learning Languages!!

By Marnie Harrington

(There's a video about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

Learning languages is a requirement for homeschooling when you register in Victoria.

Many homeschoolers (and most people) learn a language at some point in their lives, whether it be because of their ethnic backgrounds, or they have a particular place they want to visit or have family in, maybe just curiosity of another culture! I decided to learn Mandarin because

My Plans for the Future! -Marnie Harrington

My Plans for the Future!

(There's a video about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could skip to it straight away!)

 I've had many plans over the years growing up... Various different career options have floated in and out of my favor at different times in my life. The first

Advice for new homeschooling kids!

Advice for new homeschooling kids!
-Marnie Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could skip to it straight away!)

This is an adventure!! Always keep a positive attitude! Homeschooling is a fun time of learning and discovery! If you're new to homeschooling you might be feeling anxious about all the changes, and unsure of yourself and

Best ever homeschool resource -Melinda Harrington

Best ever homeschool resource

-Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could skip to it straight away!)

 

All homeschool families are different – now that’s an understatement! I’ve been lucky enough to visit with dozens of homeschool families over the years, and what I’ve noticed is

Following a Schedule... or not... -Melinda Harrington

Following a Schedule… or not..

-Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could skip to it straight away!)

 I recall a homeschool mum telling me that she had been ‘reported’ to authorities because her neighbour heard the children out playing in the yard during ‘school hours’. According to the neighbour, the children were not being properly educated because they were not sticking rigidly to school hours.

I know of many home educating families who follow a daily schedule that includes traditional school subjects, along with play times, sports time and reading times. And then again there are those families who

Homeschool spaces: Arranging your home and your life - Melinda Harrington

Homeschool spaces: Arranging your home and your life

- Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

 When I began the homeschool journey I had no idea how important finding a “place to do our homeschool” would

My Best Ever Homeschool Day. -Melinda Harrington

My Best Ever Homeschool Day.

-Melinda Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could skip to it straight away!)

Aaaah! Too many best ever homeschool days to choose from! I’m thinking of a day when my daughter was about

Advice for new homeschooling parents! -Marnie Harrington

Advice for new homeschooling parents!
-Marnie Harrington

(There's a video made by Marnie about this topic down below after you've read this post, or you could just skip to it straight away!)

For some parents, finally deciding to homeschool can feel like a leap of faith - a real gamble. Parents considering homeschool might stress that their child will fall behind educationally.  They may worry that if their children return to school, they won't keep up or may even be put down a grade or two. Other parents commence homeschooling without a doubt in their minds! They are full of confidence and are ready to take on the challenge!

If you're in the first category, let me put your mind at ease;