Reviews & Top Picks

Strew review: The UK home education tracker app

Strew review 2026. A flexible home education tracker app for logging activities and tracking educational progress.

If you are searching for a Strew app review, you are likely looking for a simple way to track your home educationg without turning it into school at home.

Strew kindly gave me free access so I could explore the app and share my honest thoughts. I only ever feature resources I...

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MoneyTime Kids review: financial literacy software for children

MoneyTime Kids review: financial literacy for children

MoneyTime Kids, a fun and practical way to teach money skills.

MoneyTime kindly gave us access so I could explore it and share my honest thoughts. I only feature resources I genuinely think are ideal for home ed families. If you decide to buy using my link, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Using this exclusive link also gives my readers who sign up...

Review: Future Explorers’ Club - a monthly geography subscription for children

Future Explorers’ Club review: a monthly geography subscription for children

Future Explorers’ Club – a monthly adventure through the letterbox

The Future Explorers Club kindly sent us these letters to try so I could share my honest thoughts. I only feature resources I genuinely think are ideal for home ed families. If you decide to buy using my link, I may receive a small commission - at no extra cost to you. Thank you! 💚

Every so often, something...

Stealth learning ideas: Turning play into education

Favourite family board and card games | How playing can teach more than worksheets

Ever watched your child completely absorbed in a game - laughing, problem-solving, working things out, and realised they were learning without even noticing? That’s stealth learning . Also known as hidden education, it’s about weaving learning into activities that feel nothing like school. No pressure, no...

Top History Books for Home Educated Children | Engaging and Educational Reads

Some favourite history books for home ed

History is one of those subjects that really comes alive when you mix great books with hands-on exploration. These are a few of the history books that have sparked imagination and conversation in our house. Add in visits to National Trust and English Heritage sites too - to really bring it all to life. We printed out timelines from Twinkl too - ideal...

Best Art Books for Home Education | Top Picks for Creative Kids

Some favourite art books for home ed

We love books — probably a bit too much, if that’s even possible! Our shelves are overflowing, but there's always room for one more inspiring title. These are a few of the art books that have sparked creativity and brought joy through imaginative ideas in our house. Most of these titles are fairly old and available second hand, so grab a bargain!

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Banjo Robinson Review - Handy For Home-Ed?

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Banjo Robinson Review

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History Heroes Review - Handy For Home-Ed?

History Heroes Review

Looking for games that are not only entertaining but also educational and eco-friendly? Look no further than History Heroes ! I'm thrilled to share my review of two of their amazing products. As a parent and home educator committed to making learning fun, I can't help but sing the praises of this fantastic brand.

History Heroes are all about blending...

Mud & Bloom Review - Handy For Home-Ed?

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Mud & Bloom are monthly children's gardening and nature...

Parrot Street Book Club Review

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Parrot Street’s book club helps you discover new children’s books with monthly subscriptions. They carefully curate age-appropriate books you won’t easily find yourself from a wide range of authors and genres. They offer three reading levels; Parakeets (5 to 8 years), Cockatoos (8 to 12 years) and Macaws (12 to 14 years). Each monthly title comes with book club-style...

Shops & Subscriptions

There are so many ways to source resources for home education - from textbooks and science kits, to brilliant subscription boxes that arrive through your letterbox. Before you buy, it’s worth checking home-ed discount groups (often on Facebook), as many subscriptions offer reduced prices for home educators. These are a few of my own recommendations. I'd love to hear yours. Do add them in the...