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The Toadstool Post review: a woodland adventure subscription for children

The Toadstool Post review: screen-free nature fun through the letterbox The Toadstool Post is a monthly children’s snail-mail subscription combining woodland stories, nature activities, stickers and a growing Adventure Journal. I tried the August and September packs to see how well it might work for home educating families.

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MoneyTime Kids review: financial literacy | money life skills for children

MoneyTime review UK: financial literacy for kids

MoneyTime: an online money skills course for children and teens Can MoneyTime help children learn real-life money skills? Teaching children about money isn’t always straightforward, which is why we tried MoneyTime, an online financial literacy course for children and teens. We’ve now been using it for several months as part of our home education, covering everything from earning and saving to...

Future Explorers’ Club review monthly geography letter subscription for kids

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

Future Explorers’ Club – a monthly adventure through the letterbox

Future Explorers’ Club is a monthly screen-free geography subscription for children , with an illustrated letter from a fictional explorer, plus a map, facts, recipe, craft and activity linked to a different destination each month. I tried several of the letters at home to see how engaging they were, how easy they were to...

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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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 gifted me this product so that I could review it. I only recommend products and services that I trust and believe in. All opinions are my own and given honestly. The included links in this review do not pay me any commission. Do read my full disclosure on advertising .

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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...