Home Ed Matters Podcast

Season 10 - Episode 16

April 20, 2024 19:02

This time, Eden's sharing how she's getting on with GCSE mocks and past papers, Mirabelle's performing on stage as a famous character, and we're taking a mini-break in Blackpool.

It's nearly Easter and Eden's talking about how she's preparing for some mock GCSEs. Mirabelle's discussing anatomy experiments, swimming badges and seed planting. Asher's doing an interesting astronomy experiment with fizzy cola, and we're discussing art movements, the end of our middle east topic and a film festival we took part in.

Season 10 - Episode 14

March 10, 2024 18:31

In this episode, Eden's joined a newspaper writing team, Mirabelle's enthusing about her trip to Crufts, we're feeling sad at finishing a beloved book series, and we're having fantastic adventures on various day trips.

Season 10 - Episode 13

February 25, 2024 19:33

This time we're getting excited by what's appeared in our garden pond, Mirabelle's been learning about the sense of smell, we've finished more read-alouds in our Middle-Eastern topic and we're enjoying some classic movies.

Season 10 - Episode 12

February 11, 2024 16:09

In this episode Mirabelle and Luke are finding the first signs of spring in the garden, Eden's giving an update on her GCSE preparation and time management, Asher's making a DNA model out of sweets, and we're also talking about our recent Middle Eastern feast and trip to the West Midlands Police Museum.

Season 10 - Episode 11

January 28, 2024 17:07

As we approach the end of January we're participating in the Big Garden Birdwatch. Asher gives an update on his astronomy study and an experiment about twinkling stars, Mirabelle's studying bones, and we're talking about Islamic art and our current Ambleside free reads.

Season 10 - Episode 10

January 14, 2024 17:58

It's our first episode of 2024, Eden's sharing her interesting resolution for the year, we're doing some stargazing, and we're talking about the new topics we're starting which include Astronomy, Anatomy and a new Middle East topic.

Season 10 - Episode 9

December 30, 2023 21:11

It's our last episode of 2023 and we're sharing highlights of our Christmas and of the year as a whole - plenty to share! Hope you have a great New Year and see you in 2024...

Season 10 - Episode 8

December 17, 2023 18:08

We're deep in December and are immersing ourselves in our Christmas study of the Inklings, focusing on Tolkien's Letters to Father Christmas. Meanwhile we have fun at Warwick Castle and Mirabelle meets a special someone. Plus we're talking about various seasonal activities, baking and craft.

Season 10 - Episode 7

December 03, 2023 18:39

This time we're visiting The Rep's amazing production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. We're celebrating our India topic with a feast, having a great time at the Comic-Con and getting ready for our Christmas topics.

Season 10 - Episode 6

November 21, 2023 11:40

In this episode we're reviewing the RSC's production of the Box of Delights, as well as discussing our India topic and how we've been using brick models to supplement our Asia studies. We're also filling you in on trips to Bear Grylls Adventure and Cadbury World and discussing our next module topic for Environmental Management GCSE.

Season 10 - Episode 5

November 04, 2023 13:27

This time round Eden's discussing college visits for elective home ed GCSE and vocational courses, as well as her trip to London. Mirabelle's talking about her trip to the zoo and links with her Sassafras studies. And Asher is talking about making Lego Christmas decorations and a trip to Sudbury Hall and it's children's museum and collections.

Season 10 - Episode 4

October 08, 2023 09:40

In a bumper episode we're filling you in on the highlights from our transatlantic crossing and stops in Spain, Portugal, Bermuda and New York! Plus we're sharing what we're doing in some of the groups we're part of, and Eden and Mirabelle have exciting film premieres of the movies they've been making with their drama groups.

Season 10 - Episode 3

September 10, 2023 12:59

This time, Eden's discussing a day's filming and her new sociology GCSE course. Mirabelle's talking zoology from the Sassafras Science book we're following. Asher's discussing the Bermuda triangle and a cholera outbreak, and we're all getting excited for our next adventure. Plus we're raving about the new game we're enjoying.

Season 10 - Episode 2

August 28, 2023 18:54

In this episode we're looking after extra dogs, Mirabelle reads a related poem, we're doing a Doodle Maths challenge, earning running medals and talking about the Life of Fred approach to maths and a recent book about the Titanic we enjoyed.

Season 10 - Episode 1

August 13, 2023 11:26

We're back with a fresh season as we enter our 10th year of home education. In this episode we're talking about some of the new subjects and books we're studying as the family enter years 2, 7 and 9. We also look back on some of the fun we've had over the summer, and share what we're looking forward to this coming year.

Season 9 - Episode 14

May 14, 2023 17:00

While schools are sitting SATs we 'sat' HATs - hear all about them in this episode! Plus as we come to the end of our bookwork for this academic year we're discussing what we'll miss from our daily routine, and what our exciting plans are for the summer. We're also sharing about our theatre trips to The Rep and Hippodrome in Birmingham, participating in a running race and enjoying the coronation!

Season 9 - Episode 13

April 16, 2023 15:59

This episode we're reflecting Easter and our time at Spring Harvest (visiting Dunster Castle on the way). We're also sharing some sad news about some of our chickens, and planting seeds in our greenhouse.

Season 9 - Episode 12

March 26, 2023 16:56

As we near the end of our academic year, we're reflecting on our current read-alouds and free reads. Plus we're commenting on a recent theatre trip to see The Penelopiad, and its links to our classical studies.

Season 9 - Episode 11

March 12, 2023 17:35

This time round we're enjoying a day trip to London including the British Museum, we're celebrating a birthday with a cooked breakfast, we're talking about our Animal Farm study and an experiment linked to our Environmental Management GCSE. Also Mirabelle gives the lowdown on the frogspawn in her pond.

Season 9 - Episode 10

February 12, 2023 19:30

Amazingly, we're over two thirds of the way through our academic year! In this episode we're talking about renewable energy generation from the iGCSE Environmental Management. We're also giving the lowdown on some of the practical elements we added to our Japan study, plus a preview of what we'll be studying in our Russia topic.

Season 9 - Episode 9

January 29, 2023 19:34

This time we're celebrating lunar/Chinese new year, doing a study on Japan and enjoying sushi while watching Studio Ghibli. Eden's also won a poetry competition and gives an update on progress with her first novel. We're also looking at mining and energy generation in Environmental Management GSCE, which fits with some exciting news about our house!

Season 9 - Episode 8

January 02, 2023 20:18

This time we're sharing the good news that we reached our goal of 1000 hours outside in 2022, plus our favourite things over Christmas. We're also looking back at our highlights from 2022 and looking forward to 2023.

Season 9 - Episode 7

December 20, 2022 07:18

As we're nearing Christmas we're reflecting on our Dickens study of A Christmas Carol. We're also doing a last push on 1000 hour outside (we're so close!), and we've got an early Christmas present in the form of a labradoodle puppy!

Season 9 - Episode 6

November 27, 2022 20:14

This time we're running at Parkrun and around Alton Towers, making progress on our 1000 hours outside (the end is in sight). We're also planting blueberry seeds, talking about our Korea study (and feast), discussing our favourite films from the recent Into Film festival and how we're looking forward to Advent!

Season 9 - Episode 5

November 06, 2022 14:23

In this episode we're searching for fungi in the garden, doing pumpkin activities, watching fireworks, talking about our Korea study and our recent boardgame tournament!

Season 9, Episode 4

October 24, 2022 16:40

In this episode Eden's talking about her first two GCSE courses she's starting, as well as her visit to a performing arts college. Miraballe's reading an extract from a favourite current book, we discuss forensics at a recent group, and we give an update on our new chickens!

Season 9: Episode 3

October 03, 2022 19:58

In this bumper episode we're filling you in on all the excitement of September, which whizzed by with overseas guests, new chickens, a bumper harvest and all the fun of many groups (re)starting. Hope you enjoy it!

Season 9 - Episode 2

September 04, 2022 13:13

This episode Mirabelle's reading some classic poems, Eden's talking about choosing her first GSCE, we're all talking about what we're looking forward to this month as well as sharing highlights from recent trips to Moseley Old Hall, Warwick Castle and an RSPB bird hide!

Season 9 - Episode 1

August 13, 2022 11:59

We're back! As we start our 9th year of Home Education, we're sharing how we were inspired by the Women's Euros and the Commonwealth Games, what we did on a recent trip to London, and some of the books and topics we're studying at the moment.

Season 8 - Episode 19

July 03, 2022 12:00

We've had a fab time in Cornwall and share all about it in this episode, as well as how we did during "30 Days Wild" in June, our progress on 1000 hours outside, and how we're enjoying Beat The Street in July.

Season 8 - Episode 18

June 04, 2022 20:15

As we're enjoying our summer break we've down on the south coast as well as up in Southport and Blackpool. We also got to see some live athletics before the Commonwealth Games, and have been enjoying the Queen's Jubilee!

Season 8 - Episode 17

May 08, 2022 09:26

We've reached the end of another academic year (our eighth!). We're marking the moment with our annual 'Celebration Friday', a fun time at Spring Harvest and Alton Towers, and sharing some highlights from the books we've read and activities we've done this year.

Season 8 - Episode 16

April 16, 2022 15:25

In this episode we're taking part in an African drumming workshop, foraging for wild garlic, reflecting on stage performances, trying an experiment with iron in breakfast cereal, and discussing the books we're reading at the moment.

Season 8 - Episode 15

April 03, 2022 14:09

This time Eden's making her radio debut on Black Country Radio and doing dress rehearsals for her big show. Plus we get the opportunity to visit Drakelow Tunnels, a former nuclear bunker. We've also been busy getting growing areas ready for planing in the garden.

Season 8 - Episode 14

March 12, 2022 20:49

We've been recording while we've been out and about for a few days, visiting the British Museum, Madam Tussauds, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Blenheim Palace, Bear Grylls Adventure, and staying at the Legoland hotel. Plus we've made a bug hotel in the garden.

Season 8 - Episode 13

February 21, 2022 15:59

This time we're sharing how we're getting on with our RHS School Gardening Awards, going for a windy walk in the woods, getting excited about chemical reactions and reviewing the coding activity book we were gifted. Eden's also sharing about her backstage trip to the Wolverhampton Grand theatre, and our family trip to the National Memorial Arboretum.

Season 8 - Episode 12

February 06, 2022 10:25

This time we're doing the big garden birdwatch, trying new food for Chinese new year, learning about the periodic table, doing cloud activities and doing garden planning for the year ahead.

Season 8, Episode 11

January 23, 2022 19:42

We're finally clear of Omicron, so in this episode we're talking about trips to the Barber Institute, Lapworth Museum and Coventry Cathedral. Belle's also talking about the badge she's earning, we're identifying trees in the garden, and finishing our topic on anatomy.

Season 8, Episode 10

January 09, 2022 20:55

Happy New Year! We're reflecting on the festive period, coping with Covid cases, talking about what we're looking forward to in 2022, searching for WW2 structures, and making a good start in clocking up hours outside.

Season 8, Episode 9

December 20, 2021 15:57

It's beginning to look alot like... our latest episode! We're busy getting ready for Christmas, but we're also learning about the tragedy of the Holocaust and getting some fresh air in the Clent Hills.

Season 8, Episode 8

December 05, 2021 16:43

What an episode! Asher and I are running a 5k Santa Jog, we're doing the Lap of Lights at Silverstone racetrack, and we're visiting Warner Brothers studios for the Harry Potter tour... plus we're talking about advent and some of our traditions and activities this year.

Season 8 - Episode 7

November 21, 2021 20:25

This time we're talking about Shakespeare's The Tempest, making a Christmas cake, enthusing about Jenny Nimmo's Charlie Bone series and laughing a lot. Also Belle and Luke are out on a dog walk.

Season 8 - Episode 6

November 07, 2021 13:51

We had fun recording this episode! We're talking about our WWI studies, following an arts trail, visiting Bear Grylls adventure (doing archery and an assault course), and doing jobs in the garden.

Season 8 - Episode 5

October 24, 2021 15:56

In this episode we're reflecting on trips to the Roman baths in Bath, Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Windsor and a fantastic art exhibition (also featuring Lego). We're also discussing a business plan and an experiment about heart rates.

Season 8 - Episode 4

October 10, 2021 19:12

We're back in our regular routine after the amazing adventures we shared in our last episode, and so in this episode we're learning about the brain using grapefruits, making our own paint, making soup and talking about our current books and topics.

Season 8 - Episode 3

September 26, 2021 12:07

Bumper episode this time out, with a magical time onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship, a wonderful evening watching the musical School of Rock and meeting the cast, foraging for sloes and new pets!

Season 8 - Episode 2

September 11, 2021 19:26

All the family are contributing in this week's episode, talking about our current composer, artist and poet studies focusing on the early 20th century. We're also sharing some of the read-alouds we're doing for WWI, anatomy and a new creative writing course Eden's starting. Belle and Asher also share about some of the new groups they're part of.

Season 8 - Episode 1

August 30, 2021 19:51

We're back! As we start our eighth year of home education, we're discussing what's new and what's different, where we're up to in world history and how we're studying anatomy. We're also finding our way through a maize maze and reviewing the History Heroes game which we were gifted.

Season 7 - Episode 25

July 20, 2021 19:49

It's the last episode of the season! We're excited about starting our new academic year, and we're also visiting Sherwood Forest and Alton Towers. Plus we've been doing some min projects on the Titanic and local history to get us back in the swing of learning after our summer break.

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