Aussie homeschooling parents, we made it through 2024! Can I get a collective high five? Now it’s time to pause, take a deep breath, and set ourselves up for an even better year ahead. I’m talking about a fresh start for 2025 — one that doesn’t feel like a hamster wheel of curriculums, activities, and Pinterest-perfect goals. Let’s keep it simple, real, and joyful.
Before we dive headfirst into planning, let’s reflect. Gather your kids, grab some snacks, and chat about the highs and lows of 2024. What worked? What didn’t? Did those fancy science kits gather dust? Did a random library book spark a month-long passion for volcanoes? Did a daily schedule feel like too much?
Be honest with yourselves and your kids. This is the time to let go of what didn’t work without guilt. Didn’t finish the math workbook? Who cares? Your child still learned. Didn’t stick to that detailed timetable? Maybe your family thrives...
Using Instagram to record homeschooling can be a creative and effective way to document your homeschooling journey and share it with others. Here are some steps and tips for using Instagram for homeschooling. Some of them are only relevant if you want to build a following. It's also fine to have a private Instagram account and just use it for your personal record-keeping and/or share it with family members.
Create a Homeschooling Instagram Account: If you don't already have an Instagram account, create one specifically for your homeschooling content. Choose a username that reflects your homeschooling focus. Ours is instagram.com/homeschoolconfidently.
Set Up Your Profile: Write a brief bio that explains your homeschooling approach, goals, and any other relevant information. Add a profile picture, and if comfortable, use a family photo or an image that represents your homeschool. You could make a little logo for your homeschool, if you like! Canva is a great...
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