Introduction As a parent, you want the best for your children. And one of the best things you can do for their early learning and development is to introduce them to backyard birdfeeding. Feeding backyard birds is a fun and educational activity that can keep children entertained for hours. It also helps to develop important skills such as observation, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. In addition, backyard birdfeeding can help children learn about the natural world and the creatures that live…
So, you’ve decided to homeschool your child. Or maybe you’re still on the fence and researching your options. You may have come across the terms “worldschooling” and “unschooling” and are wondering what the difference is between them and traditional homeschooling. Worldschooling and unschooling are both forms of self-directed, child-led education. They differ from homeschooling in that there is no set curriculum or predetermined learning path for the child. The child chooses what to learn, when to learn it, and how…
I’m Black and abroad. I’m a digital nomad who travels full-time with my daughter. We love being Black and abroad and I love connecting with other families who are Black and abroad and exploring ways to educate their children. I’m a product of public schools and I thrived there but it was mainly due to the fact that my mother is and has always been my fiercest advocate in all things but especially education. I’m raising my own daughter with a…
WHAT IS WORLD SCHOOLING? I’m black and abroad and when I left my high paying tech job and decided to travel the world with my daughter. I wanted a better and more exciting life for both of us, and I’ve never looked back! My daughter doesn’t attend school, and instead, learns from the world around her and the different countries that we are lucky enough to visit. After all, who wants to sit in a classroom and learn about Rome when you…
Words matter both literally and figuratively. I want Ruth to not only love words and languages but to have a mastery of them. Some loves are instinctual and some loves have to be cultivated. If genetics have anything to do with it, Ruth will love learning. She will love words. She will love books. But to support and expand her love of words, I plan to do a bit of cultivation. I am exposing her to books, poetry, music, theater…
Read: Read together every day with your child Rhyme: Rhyme, play and cuddle with your child every day. Routines: Develop Routines, particularly around meals, sleep, and family fun Reward: Reward your child with praise to help build self-esteem and promote positive behavior Relationships: Develop a strong and nurturing relationship with your child as the foundation for their healthy development At the moment, I am on maternity leave and I have taken this opportunity to spend as much quality time with my…