Ep 8 Pt 2: Patricia Fitzgerald's Unit Study Approach: Nurturing Academics and Interests at Home

In this second part of our chat with Patricia Fitzgerald, a homeschooling mum from Southeast Queensland, we dive deeper into her inspiring journey 🌱 from traditional schooling to a more personalised and connected homeschooling approach 🏡.

We explore:
✨ The early challenges with mainstream education and distance ed
📚 How unit studies created a more engaging, child-led learning experience
👐 Blending reading, hands-on projects, and real-world excursions
💡 Why focusing on input over output can transform your child’s education
📘 Favourite resources like Life of Fred and Beyond the Page
👩‍👧‍👦 Supporting both solo learners and group learning dynamics
💬 Patricia’s advocacy through Instagram (@fitslearning) and her Free2Homeschool group

If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and catch the beginning of Patricia’s story! 🎧

 

Here to find out more about Patricia:

Website: https://free2homeschool.org/about-us/