Mama's Musings

Chess is more than just a game; it's a centuries-old strategic challenge that has captivated minds across the globe. While it is often associated with grandmasters and intense competitions, chess is also an excellent activity for children. It can help them develop critical life skills, improve academic performance, and enhance personal growth. Even though I've never mastered more than the most basic moves myself, it's something - like music, art, drama, and sport - that I've encouraged my children to learn.

Some benefits of playing chess for children:

By integrating citizen science into your lives, you'll not only nurture a passion for learning but also contribute to vital research that benefits us all. Happy exploring!

As home educating and unschooling families, we have the unique opportunity to create a rich, diverse learning environment that goes beyond textbooks. One fantastic way to make learning engaging and meaningful is through citizen science. This collaborative approach allows everyday people, including homeschoolers, to contribute to real scientific research. It's a hands-on way to learn about the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and participate in a community that values curiosity and discovery.

Citizen science involves public participation in scientific research. From collecting data on local wildlife to analyzing climate change trends, citizen scientists help professional researchers gather valuable information. This collaborative effort enhances scientific knowledge and often leads to...

We love fungi!  Eating fungi, growing fungi, photographing fungi and learning about it!

This great little pack of ten resources (above) from Twinkl is just one of many resources they offer for learning about Fungi.  What a great starting point for a journey into mycology - thanks Twinkl!

This is a great Twinkl resource looking at Noongar seasons.  We're heading to WA soon, and I always like to know about the First Nations people of places I visit, so I found this to share with Zeah.

The resources explore the Noongar seasons and how they relate to the months of the year. The pack includes a PowerPoint, poster and worksheet.

There are other Noongar resources on Twinkl and online in other spaces, and loads of wonderful First Nations resources to share with children to learn about the place we live in, and the places we visit.

The 2024 Australian Homeschooling Summit starts today.  Just a friendly reminder because I think it's very much worth attending.  See you there?