Welcome to Outside the Classroom!

This blog is designed to support home educating families with curriculum design, lesson ideas, resources and a sprinkling of education theory. The target age range is Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 (ages 7-14) and my core educational approach is learning through unit studies – commonly known as projects.

Unit Studies

Unit studies are a learning approach that blends multiple subjects around a central theme. They're a hit with home educators because they let children see how different topics connect in the real world. Instead of studying history, English, and science separately, unit studies weave them together.

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Educational Approaches

a teenager opening a living book.

Living Books: The Heart of Charlotte Mason’s Educational Philosophy

As a home educating parent, you may have heard the term ‘living books’ bandied about.…

An Eclectic Approach to Home Education

An Eclectic Approach to Home Education

The eclectic approach to homeschooling combines various educational methods to create a tailored …

The Unschooling Approach to Home Education

The Unschooling Approach to Home Education

Unschooling is a child-led approach to homeschooling that emphasises natural learning through rea…

The ‘School at Home’ Approach to Homeschooling

The ‘School at Home’ Approach to Homeschooling

The ‘school at home’ approach to homeschooling replicates traditional classroom educa…

The Reggio Emilia Approach to Home Education

The Reggio Emilia Approach to Home Education

The Reggio Emilia approach to homeschooling views children as capable learners with innate curios…

The Waldorf (Steiner) Approach to Home Education

The Waldorf (Steiner) Approach to Home Education

The Waldorf approach to homeschooling offers a holistic, arts-integrated educational experience t…

The Charlotte Mason Approach to Home Education

The Charlotte Mason Approach to Home Education

The Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling emphasises educating the whole child through living…

accessible classical education resources

Accessible Classical Education Resources: Where to Start

Are you considering a classical education approach for your homeschooling journey but feeling ove…

A Classical Approach to Home Education

A Classical Approach to Home Education

The classical approach to education is one of the most respected homeschooling curriculum options…

children learning via montessori approach

The Montessori Approach for Home Education

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