Ahoy there, matey!

It’s the last week of term! Time to think about what’s gone well, and areas for improvement.

Saadia and Talia relate their struggles with getting kids to do maths! They discuss some new framing and fresh ideas that might just help.

Saadia is back from Japan! We talk about homeschooling through travel, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework.

In this episode we discuss a range of topics from scheduling, to socialising, to learning styles. What’s been going well for us? What hasn’t?

We go on all sorts of tangents while trying to discuss the transition between traditional school and homeschool.

Getting your teenagers into a Dungeons & Dragons group is a great way for them to explore identity and develop close friendships.

In this episode we talk about learning while travelling, and the importance of meaning.

In this episode we discuss visual and tactile learning aids, and how they make learning more relevant by activating our higher-order thinking.

In this episode, we dive into the complex and ever-changing role of technology in homeschooling life. From screen time rules and voice assistants to routers and handwriting books, we unpack how our family navigates the push and pull of iPads, Minecraft, and message dictation. Plus: a music tangent, a fantasy sidebar, and practical advice for staying flexible while raising digital natives.

We finally get around to talking about Ecological Dynamics, and its relation to Constructivism. Saadia and Talia list four practical takeaways: Shake it up Keep it real Reflect → Retry Stretch You can read more about it here: https://diggingforfire.blog/posts/constructivism-for-normal-people/