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Whether you’re new to homeschool, considering homeschool or a veteran, at some point, we all ask the question, “Do I need a homeschool curriculum?”. The short answer: ‘No’, ‘Yes’, and ‘Maybe!’ Read on!

When I first started my homeschool research one of the biggest questions I had was “How much will it all cost?”.  Three years later, I am thrilled to share that homeschooling blew my budgeting socks right off! 

When Josie Brand was 15 years old, she wrote a novel. Her grandfather, brimming with pride, sent it off to a publishing house. When the novel didn’t go to print, the young girl set the manuscript aside and went on with her life. Sixty years later, however, Josie’s lifelong dream to become a published author came true when a box of her very own Bible Early Readers was delivered to her front door.

Travelling or planning to with kids? There is a good chance one of your biggest questions is “What about school?” After 5 months on the road home schooling 4 of my 5 kids (ages 4 to 14yrs) I share my tips, tricks and how using Simply Homeschool works for us as a travelling family.

Ed Wright - our wonderful creative writing online class teacher - is offering detailed individual writing feedback to young writers.

Join environmental artist Kim Michelle Toft for a creative journey through nature.

There's classes for learners aged 6-15+ years!

Our beautiful new Cores have landed and are ready for you to explore!!

Dive into the world of creative writing with best-selling author, Ed Wright in these mini classes!

Do you have a budding entrepreneur at home? 12-year-old Charlotte set up her business, Pocket Pals, while taking part in one of our amazing online classes with Kid Biz Academy!!

Sign your teen up for 9 one-hour workshops to support their mental health. 

We have released another batch of exciting Online Classes!

Last night's Live Core Program Release was one of our most exciting releases ever!

We are adding EVEN MORE Core Programs to our ever-growing library!

When you pop into your membership portal this week you'll notice something new has arrived!

Enjoy the beauty of the season outdoors and create hygge at home with our FREE Seasons - Winter Core Program.

Dig in with a core that might get hands a little dirty, veggies on the table, and sprout a passion for sustainability!

Meet elephants, lions and monkeys on this counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania!

Slow down and smell the flowers with this beautiful new core program.

Unlock timeless wisdom and resurrect lost arts with this brand new core program!

Did you miss the Reluctant Writers parent workshop with Karen Willson?

Help! I have a Resistant Writer! Join Karen this Sunday night (5 May) at 7pm for a parent workshop.

25% off as we're 25% of the way through this year!

The Simply Homeschool November Core Release is now LIVE!

Our November Special has launched, and that means huge savings for you!

We promised our 2024 camps would be announced by the end of October... and here they are! We have some amazing adventures in store for you next year. 

The Simply Homeschool Yearly Planner is a beautiful, practical planner to help you organise your homeschool day, week, term and year.

Our next round of online classes is open for registration!

Have you ever been somewhere you felt you did not belong? Have you ever been somewhere you were made to feel included and welcomed?

Can you communicate without making a sound? What did the camel and stick have to do with the letter C and G? How do you write in pictures?

Make a delicious lunch of fried rice! Learn how to adapt a recipe for dietary requirements and preferences! And of course, don't forget to clean the kitchen!!

Join Simply Homeschool founder Karen Willson and Kid Biz Academy founder Claire Wheeler as they share the Top 3 Tips for Kids in Business.

Take an artistic adventure into lush rainforests, explore the beauty of poetry, grow your emotional intelligence, become a paper plane expert, travel the country, experiment with rockets, unravel the mysteries of money and join us for an absolute feast! Term 3 Online Classes are OPEN NOW!

LIGHTS, CANBERRA, ACTION!! You asked, and we listened - our Canberra Creative Arts Camp is now open to ages 8+ with a workshop stream all of their own!

Did you catch our June Core Program Release last week? If not, you are in for a treat! We have been working hard on an exciting new range of cores for you and your family to enjoy. And the best part? These are available to add to your Family Learning Plan right now!

Our Canberra Creative Arts Teen Camp is coming up in August, and we caught up with Legacies playwright and core program author Rachel Pengilly to chat about plans for this exciting adventure in the nation's capital!

Are you ready for an adventure? Join us at this amazing marine biology camp in beautiful Coffs Harbour!

I didn’t ever think I would homeschool my children. It was completely off my radar, and something I knew nothing about. So why did I start?

Did Someone Say Pie?!? March 14th is Pi Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend some time together baking a delicious treat and playing with maths. 

Visit ancient Jerusalem to understand the significance of the historic events leading up to Easter in this ten-lesson core program.

Lean into cooler days with our new core, Seasons - Autumn. This family core is the third in our popular Seasons series.

Our next round of online classes are now open for registration!

We've released a brand new step-by-step tutorial for getting started with Simply Homeschool!

Lights, camera, action! Calling all budding actors and artists! Take a leap into the spotlight at our Canberra camp.

Join us on Bribie Island for sunshine, STEM and water sports at this fun-filled camp!

Let’s talk about homeschool planning. Some of us love it – crack open a fresh new planner and give me a beautiful pen. Let me at it!!  Others? Well, not so much; too restrictive and time consuming, right? Not to mention the stress of not keeping up with the plans! Besides, we always end up changing what we do anyway.... 

Do you ever get to the end of the year and think, ‘Have I done enough homeschooling this year? Have my children learned anything at all?’ Or maybe, like me, you get to the end of the week and ask the same questions! This panic is not reserved for those new to homeschooling, but for many long-term homeschoolers as well.

At Simply Homeschool camps, you will meet other homeschool families, build relationships, spend time with your kids, and share in the joy and wonder of real-life learning opportunities! This year, you can travel back in time to the Ballarat gold rush, venture under the sea and over the land in Busselton, try your hand at STEM and water sports on the Sunshine Coast, get creative in Canberra and explore marine biology and environmental art in Coffs Harbour!

November 11 is Remembrance Day. Each year, on the 11th day of the 11th month, at 11am, Australians pause to remember those who have died in wars and conflicts.

Seasons: Spring is the perfect core to add to your morning group time. Gather all the kids together and read spring-themed poems, plan a spring garden, take nature walks and work on some beginner nature photography skills.