The Home Classroom

A hub for UK home educators — real experience, real lessons, real access.

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

John Dewey

Free adaptable lesson plans, ideas and printable worksheets. Initially aimed at LKS2 aged children.

Blog posts about home learning. Real experiences, thoughts and advice from a UK home educator.

Read all about me, my qualifications, experience of home schooling twins and why The Home Classroom exists.

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Posted on June 1, 2026 by Rebecca

From blooming roses and busy bumblebees to growing strawberries and unexpected ladybird discoveries,…

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Rebecca

Try this simple mint water roots experiment with your children. Learn how plants grow new roots usin…

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Rebecca

What can children learn from a home education walk? Explore the benefits of outdoor learning, from n…

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Rebecca

Free Mulan history lesson plan for homeschool and classroom use. Explore the real Ballad of Mulan wi…

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Rebecca

Discover the real Pocahontas story with free history resources for kids. Ideal for homeschool, this …

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Rebecca

Discover why punishment can harm your child’s relationship with reading and how to gently encourage …