Since we started home educating the kidlets in 2000, we took a journey into a world where learning never stops.
We realised very quickly, that none of us really wanted to continue with the national curriculum, but instead we let the kids lead the way. It was amazing that when given the space, they became more creative, naturally wanted to learn and so did we.
Once we'd all decided that home education was for us, we chose the end of school term at Easter as the perfect time for the girls to finish school. Several months before, we had booked flights to New York for the 5 of us to mark the millennium and were due to fly out on the following Sunday. What a fantastic start to life without school. We visited New York City, Long Island, Up-state NY, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and dipped into Canada - it was a wonderful adventure!
Fam 5 just outside Central Park, New York.
April 2000
Kay & Sime
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Kay :)
Wishing you a wonderful weekend my friends!
xo Catherine
Thanks too Dreamer - we have heard awful stories about some high schools. We are very lucky in that we don't have to follow the national curriculum in the UK at the moment & nor do the kids have to be tested, though we think it may come...
Kay :)
Kay :)
I am soo greatful we took the plunge and home schooled our kids - it has been a great lifestyle and journey.
The kids are now doing correspondence as they want NZ national qualifications. So I'm havign a wonderful year taking a real back seat.
Love Leanne
Mel - That closeness will probably remain for the rest of your lives too!
Sooz - Thank you that's very sweet of you & I'm sure you'll make a fantastic Mum one day!
Kay :)