by Lehla Eldridge in
02 parenting for the future, 06 homechooling, 07 Unschooling, 08 self-directed learning, 20 Creativity, 31 Technology, 30 Screen Time, 70 Age 0 to 7yrs, 71 Age 7 to 14 yrs, 72 Age 14 to 18 yrs

Could Minecraft hold the key to the future of how kids learn…?

‘That is it I have got it, the future if education is Minecraft’ I say to my husband then he looks at me across the kitchen coffee in hand, ‘erm, am not sure you are right there’ he says. I am not sure I am right  either but I think I am on to something. I then go on to tell him that a university in the UK aims to teach children biochemistry using Minecraft and he thinks about that. The reason for my revelation is this. Well there are many

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by Lehla Eldridge in
01 Alternative Education and Learning, 07 Unschooling, 08 self-directed learning, 09 For Parents, 70 Age 0 to 7yrs, 71 Age 7 to 14 yrs, 72 Age 14 to 18 yrs

What on Earth is ‘Strewing?’

It does not mean making a stew. Here are a few examples of strewing. 1.  Anthony bought ‘The Big Book for Loo’ a book about interesting facts. It is by the toilet in the bathroom. In effect you could say he ‘Strewed’ (ooh that sounds really odd) He strewed it there…He left it there and the kids pick it up and they learn about whatever is in this book, 100 pointless things you need to know. The kids LOVE this book. I LOVE this book. Did you know that humans

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