Home Education Blogger – March 2026

Apologies for forgetting about this one, I was sure I had already written it, but apparently not! Anyway, just a month late (whoops!) here is our home education diary for March!

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History

We didn’t make it to any historic sites this month, it was a bit too busy with general life instead. However, the kids did listen to podcasts from Greeking Out about Greek history and Who, When, Wow, which is often about unusual historic mysteries.

Geography

Although we haven’t been anywhere abroad or further away from home this month, geography is still an important subject. Knowing where we are on a map or working out our location from surrounding landmarks etc. is a very useful skill.

We’ve been on a few walks in the area, including near Bracklinn Falls at Callander (picture below). The kids are also exposed to maps in the house (because I like them!), so they are used to understanding the shape of the world and countries in it.

We’ve also chatted a little about formation of different types of rocks. Particularly conglomerate, which is plentiful in this area.

Science

We’ve been enjoying listening to the Rest of Science podcast. Which is mostly aimed at adults, but the kids are rather enjoying the theoretical science ideas, amongst other things. The podcast features Hannah Fry and Michael Steven’s (VSauce), and thehis month they’ve been chatting about infinity, cognitive ghost and what makes a vegetable a vegetable.

We’ve also been listening to other science podcasts such as Wow In The World and Tumble, both aimed at kids.

Maths

Both children have been working on their maths via Beast Academy and seem to be progressing well with this. Admittedly neither particular enjoy it, but they seem to avoid all maths orientated things, unless they are theoretical or logic! So I’m just trying to make sure they have a good basis for future learning, whether they choose to sit exams or go to college to learn further.

We also do a variety of everyday maths in life, including board games, baking and the youngest learning mathematical based card tricks.

Language

Both children have been practising their handwriting, mostly as they generally choose not to write anything. I don’t intend to make them write a lot just for the sake of it, but as long as they can write neatly and speed it up, then that’s ok. As an adult I only write my own notes and lists. The children will probably have to write more as part of further education. But certainly no where near as much as we did, not when they have tablets available to write on.

Both children have read various books, with the youngest (dyslexic) sticking to graphic stories and audio books, whilst the eldest reads a huge variety of longer books. The youngest also has weekly lessons with a dyslexia Scotland approved tutor to help him decipher words more quickly. And it’s definitely working, although he still tends to use his default and ask someone else to read it for him, even though he is perfectly capable himself!

Clubs and Groups

All the kids usual groups and clubs have continued this month. Including board games club, Lego club and dodgeball, that both children take part in. Plus choir, Scouts, drama, dancing, gymnastics, lead climbing and practising for Matilda Jr the musical for the youngest. Can you tell that one child likes to do everything and the other values time at home?!

Socialisation

We see home educated friends at least 3 times a week, sometimes more if there is a special activity or birthday. Plus once a month they have a home education forest school with lots of other home ed children. So the children have plenty of time to socialise.

They both socialise with non-home ed children at other group and clubs and also talk to adults in day-to-day life too. So there’s certainly no problems with their social abilities.

Art and Music

The youngest has been rehearsing for Matilda JR the musical since January. He’s Bruce in the show and has had a great time rehearsing and singing (and burping!) for this show. We also went into Edinburgh to see the actual Matilda show at the Playhouse too.

Physical Education

There is plenty of time every week where the kids are running about the park or climbing trees with their friends. Even at 12 and 14 they are still happy climbing things.

We’ve also been on various walks, the kids have different sports such as climbing and dodgeball too. Plus this month they were participating in abseiling outdoors too, which is all fun!

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