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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. But what exactly…
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An Eclectic Approach to Home Education
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An Eclectic Approach to Home Education

The eclectic approach to homeschooling combines various educational methods to create a tailored learning experience. This flexible style…
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The Unschooling Approach to Home Education
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The Unschooling Approach to Home Education

Unschooling is a child-led approach to homeschooling that emphasises natural learning through real-life experiences. This educational philosophy, pioneered…
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The ‘School at Home’ Approach to Homeschooling
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The ‘School at Home’ Approach to Homeschooling

The 'school at home' approach to homeschooling replicates traditional classroom education within a home setting. This method emerged…
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The Reggio Emilia Approach to Home Education
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The Reggio Emilia Approach to Home Education

The Reggio Emilia approach to homeschooling views children as capable learners with innate curiosity and potential. This educational…
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The Waldorf (Steiner) Approach to Home Education
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The Waldorf (Steiner) Approach to Home Education

The Waldorf approach to homeschooling offers a holistic, arts-integrated educational experience that nurtures the whole child. Rudolf Steiner…
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The Charlotte Mason Approach to Home Education
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The Charlotte Mason Approach to Home Education

The Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling emphasises educating the whole child through living books, nature study, and habit…
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Accessible Classical Education Resources: Where to Start

Are you considering a classical education approach for your homeschooling journey but feeling overwhelmed by where to begin?…
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A Classical Approach to Home Education
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A Classical Approach to Home Education

The classical approach to education is one of the most respected homeschooling curriculum options. Rooted in ancient Greek…
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The Montessori Approach for Home Education

Many parents choose the Montessori approach for home education due to its focus on discovery and independence. This…
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Hey there! I'm a mum of one and owner of Outside the Classroom - your guide for developing a home education curriculum. I've had the joy of working with many families who chose to educate at home—whether by design or necessity—as well as supporting children who needed a different kind of learning environment. Armed with both a Bachelor's and Master's in Education, I understand that traditional classrooms aren’t for everyone (including me!).

Here, you’ll find lesson ideas, themed unit studies and a dash of learning theory for those home educating.

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Home Education vs Homeschooling?

In the UK, elective home education is the term given when parents are solely responsible for a young person's education and they are not registered at a school. In other parts of the world this is called homeschooling. In the UK, homeschooling is used to indicate school-provided learning at home (perhaps due to long term illness, or school closures as we did during the pandemic).

This site uses both terms interchangeably, as both terms are used by parents to search for resources.

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