"Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapses in the brain - unless it is done with PLAY, in which case it takes between 10-20 repetitions." Dr Karyn Purvis It's as though in psychology...if you want to bypass the barriers and walls people innately put up...you must drop… Continue reading The Importance of Play
Homeschooling in Week 5 of Victoria’s 2nd Lockdown
Yesterday it was announced that we will have 3 more weeks of lockdown, not 1 as originally stated. This I believe is the longest lockdown in the world over "Covid-19". So, 5 weeks into lockdown number 2 and I feel drawn to check in to celebrate the wins. Though our Melbourne business is at stake… Continue reading Homeschooling in Week 5 of Victoria’s 2nd Lockdown
Is there social disadvantages to homeschooling / not vaccinating?
The tired old question I hear so often is: Do homeschooled or non vaccinated children have a social (or even financial) disadvantage? This is something I want to lay to rest. I have been wanting to put this myth to bed for a long time! But first, I want to pay attention to how this… Continue reading Is there social disadvantages to homeschooling / not vaccinating?
One week of State Rest-riction “Schooling”
Let's be clear, this is NOT what homeschooling for most of us actually looks like! This is not the rich social freedom that we homeschoolers usually enjoy or have the "privilege" (choice) of. Many, if not most homeschoolers have a rich face to face engaging social life. Obviously that's not possible right now during another… Continue reading One week of State Rest-riction “Schooling”
Day One of Lockdown in Regional Victoria
I just thought I would share this lockdown experience with you as a "home" "schooling" 😉 mum. I know many other home educating families have found these conditions quite challenging. Sooo... I'm just going to share all of the wonderful things that I'll be doing as sometimes I forget where I came across some fantastic… Continue reading Day One of Lockdown in Regional Victoria
Free Play – Not fill in the blank
"It might surprise parents that, according to the literature, children under seven are supposed to be in child-led,free play environments." Nathan Willis, Neuroscientist This above quote is from Nathan Wallis who is a Neuroscience educator. I really love it, not because I'm trying to justify my choices. My older "school aged" child knew the alphabet… Continue reading Free Play – Not fill in the blank
Emerging as Inspiration At Play
We have changed our name from The Natural Learner Unschool! After a while of pondering what we actually feel can accurately encompass and symbolise the essence of how we align ourselves, we emerge as Inspiration At Play. Why? Because we are not a rejection of school, or anything really. We are all about freedom, autonomy… Continue reading Emerging as Inspiration At Play
The Old “Social Wellbeing” Concern About Homeschoolers
No, my children don't "miss out" on the social wellbeing that so many believe is only offered in school class rooms. In fact it's not the kind of restricted social interaction I seek for my children, limited to their own age for the majority of their childhood! What I seek for my children is a… Continue reading The Old “Social Wellbeing” Concern About Homeschoolers
When home educating parents meet with opposition…
To the homeschooling / home educating parent who meet with disapproval for their choices by friends, family or strangers, I hear you and I’m with you! It’s unsettling and at certain unexpected moments, can inflict subtle self doubt. BUT…I’m hear to share something that I keep sharing with other parents over and over. These are… Continue reading When home educating parents meet with opposition…
More reasons to home educate… Thinking outside the box
“Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.” John Holt, How Children Learn “Leaders are not, as we are often led to think, people who go along with huge crowds following them. Leaders are people who go their own way without caring, or even looking… Continue reading More reasons to home educate… Thinking outside the box
Holistic Home Education 