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How We Homeschool – Part 6: Records

In our state*, there is currently no requirement to report on progress and curriculum, except for acknowledging that students need to cover the “Key Learning Areas”(KLAs)

This does not mean there is no curriculum or record-keeping. Far from it! Every parent wants to make sure they are doing the right thing – and this over-thinking over-analysing mummy is definitely one of them.

*In 2013. This has changed. See the VRQA’s page on Home Education for current information.

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Surprise Gluten-Free Scones

Surprise Scones

This is a recipe that surprised me. I have never been able to make anything like scones since I went gluten-free and no-to-low-dairy. I was trying to make biscuits. Instead, I ended up with these lovely gems. This isn’t quite the original recipe, as I overdid the flavours on the first attempt (too much rose syrup and dessicated coconut – I was trying for biscuits!). These are so light and fluffy it almost feels criminal.
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Creamy Asparagus Pasta

This is a recipe I do with and without dairy, depending on what’s in the cupboard. It’s a lovely simple white sauce base that goes well with most green vegetables (think peas, green beans, broad beans, and asparagus – though not all at once!). This recipe will be the dairy-free version, as there are countless recipes to do it the other way. This recipe very popular with my DH.
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The Hell of “Socialization”

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I have been delaying doing a post on “socialization”. I have been at a loss on how to approach talking about it, really. So I thought I’d just tell it how it is.

You see, C has LD‘s that severely affect how he is able to handle social situations. C is an affectionate, loving, quiet and intelligent kid. But get him in a noisy crowd, and suddenly he goofs off, gets very loud or runs away, or spends all his time looking at the ceiling, listening to fans or noisy air conditioners.

We went to the OT yesterday for C’s regular appointment. And they’re quite wonderful. They were able to diagnose C and help with very practical suggestions for helping him cope. They also gave us names for the many behaviours we have observed.
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