Homeschooling And School

Delaying school for the four year old

It’s been a mixed week. Harry has been having nightmares and has been crying every morning saying that he doesn’t want to go to school but when I pick him up he says he’s had ‘a great day’ and is full of stories. So things will stay as they are for now. Matthew doesn’t want [...]

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More reasons I regret giving up homeschooling

Harry has been at school for two and a half weeks. It’s not long I know but I am disappointed with so many things, not regarding the school itself, which is one of the best around here, but with the educational system and problems inherent with schooling generally. These include: – the fact that in [...]

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When school means tiredness, having problems concentrating and socialization problems

My son has two teachers for his class. One is lovely: approachable, friendly and smiley. The other is a bit more gruff: no-nonsense and a bit matronly in her approach. Although they are different, I hoped that, together, they would be a good fit for Harry and the way he learns. The first teacher took [...]

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Why homeschooling did and didn’t work for us

A very big thank you to everyone who emailed me after I reached such a low point last week. Many of you were surprised that Harry has gone back to school and were worried that I had rushed into the decision. I did rush into the decision. I was full of doubt making it. I [...]

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The first week at school

Day One He sobbed as I left. Reminded him of the ‘I go to big school now’ present he would get at the end of the day. Apparently he cried for a while and had to sit on the teacher’s lap for registration (how lovely is she?). Not sure how the rest of the day [...]

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Day two

Tears on the first day are fear of the unknown. Tears on the second day are because you know how awful it is going to be. ‘I’m frightened,’ he whispers to me as I adjust his tie. ‘Oh baby, I’m sorry you’re frightened but I’m sure your teacher will look after you. And you made [...]

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