parents, these webinars are a must if:
Your child is in pre-school and you just don’t feel right about sending them to prep
You’ve been wanting to delay your child’s entry to mainstream school because you know their learning style would not match the system
Your child has been at mainstream school and it wasn’t the right fit. now YOU want to guide their lifelong learning
WHAT’S IN THE COURSE?
In our Intro to Homeschooling, Wildschooling and Unschooling course, you will hear directly from Wild/Unschooling Mums and Directors of Wildlings Forest School, Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver, about how to get started on your own family's homeschooling journey. In these THREE webinars, we'll answer:
INTRO TO HOMESCHOOLING
- WHAT is homeschooling?
- WHY we choose to homeschool and why your family might too?
- And HOW to get started
We'll also answer all your big questions, such as:
- What is Deschooling and what are the benefits of it?
- Compulsory School Age
- Registration & Reporting (including downloadable Registration Requirements guide for each State/Territory)
- Types of Homeschooling
- Do I need to purchase a curriculum, and if so, which one?
- Do we need to do NAPLAN?
- How can I manage financially & can I manage financially as a solo parent?
- Working while Homeschooling
- What about Socialisation?
- Will my child be able to get into University?
- I'm worried I'm going to ruin my child!
- Can my child do Work experience?
- How will I get self-care time?
- How do I convince my partner to homeschool?
- Help! I feel like I'm not doing enough!
- What if my child is behind in English/Maths etc?
- Includes a list of relevant homeschooling websites, Facebook groups and Distance Education options for each state and territory.
Feel confident in all the legalities, answer all your burning questions, get a great head start on where to find support groups and ask any other questions you have here on this platform.
WILDSCHOOLING WEBINAR
Looking to bring Wildschooling into your homeschooling life? Or, schooling and wondering how to get your children outdoors more? In this online webinar, co-founder of Wildlings Forest School and Wildschooling Mum, Nicki Farrell will run you through:
- What is Wildschooling?
- Research & benefits of Wildschooling
- Wildschooling for babies
- Loose parts
- Mud
- Creating your own wild space
- Wild gardens
- Seed collection
- Wildlife encounters
- Sustainability guidelines
- Breaking down the barriers
- Our programs
- FAQ
- Additional Resources
Includes: 7 downloadables
Length: 1hr 20mins
Format: Online webinar & downloadables
UNSCHOOLING - THE KIDS WILL BE ALRIGHT!
In this introduction to Unschooling webinar, co-founder of Wildlings Forest School and Unschooling Mum, Vicci Oliver, covers:
- What Unschooling is - and isn't
- What about maths?
- But how will they learn to read?
- What about University and Higher Education?
- What if they want to play video games all day?
- What about socialisation?
- Reporting as Unschoolers
- Unschooling on the road
- How to follow your child's interests
- Join Vicci as she answers your most frequently asked questions about Unschooling and gives you an insight into how we do it ourselves.
Format: Online Webinar
Length: 40 mins
HELLO! WE ARE NICKI & VICCI
EX-HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TURNED HOMESCHOOLING MumS
We know what it’s like when school just doesn’t feel like the right option for your child and we believe every parent has the capability and ‘know how’ to support their child’s learning.
The real trick, however, is to find what works best for your whole family.
With the proper guidance and information, we know that you can make the best decision for your child’s lifelong learning and enjoy the incredible family connection that homeschooling cultivates.
You got this!
NICKI FARRELL & VICCI OLIVER
Co-Founders of Wildlings Forest School & Raising Wildlings Podcast