fungi hunt

Fallen trees, bark mulch, damp ground….the perfect habitat for fungi. At first it just looks like leaf litter and bark, … More

Waihi beach wash up

A low tide visit to Wahi Beach revealed some exciting discoveries, from fresh green sea lettuce and vibrant red sea … More

Luna’s exemption from compulsory schooling… this is my family’s vision for a life of learning. Sharing with the same spirit … More

Making a real terrarium with the kids is one of those fun projects I’ve had in mind for a while. It’s … More

Excavation in the home fossil dig site. This is a big job, sometimes requiring a few hours in the morning, … More

Our planned regular wild play group fell through recently due to illness… but we [all] still needed some fresh air … More

And all his friends… the Lady bug, the Centipede, the Earthworm. We are big Roald Dahl fans here. Luna has been … More

A few months back I read a short comment by a homeschooled child about how he found exploring and learning … More

I’m sure that Luna isn’t the only kid who transforms this: Into this: Fabulous huh? She helped me to assemble … More

New to the book review list… Legendary learning : the famous homeschoolers’ guide to self-directed excellence, by Jamie McMillin. Yet another … More