Travelling Teacher

23/04/2026

Homeschooling: A Trend... or a Shift in How We See Education?

More and more parents are quietly stepping away from the "traditional" schooling route. Not out of rebellion... but out of reflection.

Homeschooling is no longer something unusual or extreme. It's becoming a considered choice - one routed in questions like:

- Is my child thriving?
- Are they being seen, or just taught?
- Is this system built for my child, or does my child have to fit the system?

We're seeing a growing number of families choosing homeschooling because they want:

- A slower, more intentional pace of learning
- Flexibility to meet their child's unique needs
- Support for neurodiverse learners who may feel overwhelmed in traditional classrooms
- A stronger connection to their child's emotional and academic development

But let's be real - it's not all soft lighting and Pinterest schedules.

Homeschooling requires:
● Time and commitment from parents
● Structure and consistency
● Emotional patience (on the hard days especially)
● A willingness to learn with your child

And yes - there are things traditional schooling offers that homeschooling can struggle to replicate. Things such as social exposure in larger groups, access to facilities or extra curricular...

So the question isn't:
"Is homeschooling better?"

It's:
"What does my child actually need to grow?"

For some children, a classroom works beautifully. And for others... a different approach changes everything.

Maybe homeschooling isn't just a trend. Maybe it's a sign that parents are becoming more intentional about education - and more aware that one size does not fit all.

🍃 because every mind learns differently.

If you've been thinking about homeschooling, or wondering if your child needs something more personalised, you're not alone.

Let's talk ❤️

23/04/2026

25/07/2025

At Travelling Teacher, we provide a comprehensive range of services designed to support and nurture young learners at every stage of their development.
Our offerings are thoughtfully tailored to build a strong educational foundation and include:
✨ Developmental milestone support for babies and toddlers
👶 Professional au pairing services
📘 Individualised tutoring
📝 Homework assistance
📖 Reading support
With a focus on holistic growth and early learning success, we’re here to guide your child every step of the way.
Contact us on 076 067 0426 for more information!

19/07/2025

🎓📚 Need Extra Support With Schoolwork?
Or looking for a flexible homeschooling solution that works for your child?

✅ Tutoring & Online Lessons Starting from Just R150/hour! ✅

At Travelling Teacher, we offer:
🏡 Au-Pair and Learn-through-play sessions for babies and toddlers
💻 1-on-1 online tutoring for Grades R–7
🏡 Homeschool support tailored to your child’s needs
🎯 Help with all subjects – English, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Natural Sciences & more
🧠 Special needs support & accommodations
🌿 A holistic approach that nurtures the whole child

🕘 Available weekdays: flexible scheduling to suit your routine!
❤️ Learning from home has never been this easy, personal, and affordable.

📩 DM or Whatsapp us now to book a FREE consult.

Let’s unlock your child’s full potential — one hour at a time! 💡

19/07/2025

🧸 "What Did You Do at School Today?"
"We just played!" 😅

If you're a parent, you've probably heard this before, and maybe even worried:
“Is my child learning enough if all they do is play?”

The short answer? YES.
In fact, at Travelling Teacher, we believe play is one of the most powerful ways children learn, especially in the foundation years.

Let’s unpack why👇

🌟 Play is Learning in Disguise
Children don’t separate learning from fun — they learn through fun. Whether it’s pretending to run a shop, building a Lego tower, or playing teacher with their teddy bears, these activities are shaping their brains and their hearts.

🧠 Different Types of Play & What They Teach:
🎭 Imaginative Play (Pretend Play):
Develops creativity, problem-solving, empathy, and language.
→ That “playing house” session? It's teaching communication, roles, emotions, and responsibility.

🧱 Constructive Play (Building, Crafting, Creating):
Builds spatial awareness, planning skills, and perseverance.
→ Blocks, puzzles, or fort-building help children experiment, fail, and try again — a core life skill!

👯 Social Play (With Friends or Siblings):
Teaches collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership.
→ Turn-taking, rule-making, and fairness all happen while “just playing.”

🏃 Physical Play (Running, Climbing, Dancing):
Boosts motor skills, balance, coordination — and burns energy!
→ It's also essential for mental regulation and self-control.

🎲 Games with Rules (Board games, Simple Sports):
Foster patience, logic, and understanding of structured systems.
→ Learning how to lose gracefully and follow steps = emotional maturity!

🧘‍♀️ And Let’s Not Forget... Free Play Supports Wellbeing
In an overstimulated, screen-heavy world, children need time to decompress, explore, and just be. Play reduces stress, builds resilience, and nurtures a healthy relationship with learning.

💡 At Travelling Teacher, We Embrace Play-Based Learning
Our online lessons and homeschooling support are infused with creativity, movement, and hands-on discovery. Because we know that when children enjoy the learning process, they retain more — and grow into curious, confident humans.

So the next time your child says:
✨ "We just played!"
Smile and know: they were learning more than you can imagine. 🌈

📩 Want to learn more about how we incorporate holistic, play-based strategies in online teaching and tutoring?
Message us today!

17/07/2025

🌱 2. "Educating the Whole Child, Wherever They Are."

📍 Whether your child is in the city, the suburbs, or somewhere off the beaten path, learning doesn’t have to stop. Our online platform brings holistic, child-centered learning straight to your home.

From mindfulness and movement to math and reading, we educate every part of your child.

16/07/2025

🌱 1. "Learning from the Heart, Teaching for Life."
🧠💖 At Travelling Teacher, we believe education is more than just academics - it’s about nurturing the whole child.

That’s why our lessons are rooted in empathy, curiosity, and real-world relevance.

Every learner is taught from the heart so they carry the lessons for life. 🌍

16/07/2025

📣✨ Welcome to Travelling Teacher! ✨📣
Where learning meets love, and every child matters.

At Travelling Teacher, we’re more than an online school, we’re a community built on heart, understanding, and a passion for helping children thrive.

👩‍🏫 What We Do:
✅ Online teaching for homeschoolers
✅ Individualised tutoring support
✅ Holistic education that nurtures both the mind and the soul
✅ Tailored learning plans for children with special needs and accommodations
✅ Emotional well-being support woven into every lesson

🌍 Whether your child is learning from home, needs extra support, or requires a different approach to thrive, we’re here to walk the journey with you.

❤️ Why We Do It:
Because every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Because education should adapt to the child, not the other way around.
Because we believe that when teaching comes from the heart, learning becomes a lifelong joy.

📚 Let us help your child flourish in an environment where they truly belong.

📩 DM us to learn more or email us at [email protected] to get started!

04/08/2020

Our silicone teethers are available in a cute white oreo or a mint green elephant.

They are only R170 each!

Our silicone products are 100% Food Grade Silicone, 100% Non-toxic,BPA Free, Lead Free, PVC Free, Mercury Free, Phthalates Free, Cadmium Free, tasteless and odorless.

27/07/2020

Islamic activity packs for the little ones! Available for R80 each

27/07/2020

Make your own wooden ship for only R80 per pack! You glue the wooden pieces together and paint it too 😊

22/01/2020

This is my most widely shared post. And rightly so, it’s an important one. These are “prewriting patterns”, with the average (not prescribed) age at which children are developmentally ready to achieve these patterns listed below them in years and months. Being able to process visual information and produce a movement in response (e.g. copying these prewriting patterns or letter formations), is known as “visual motor integration”. ⠀
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Note that an X is not typically achieved until 4 years 11 months, and a triangle at 5 years 3 months. If a child can’t form these basic shapes...then they probably won’t be able to form letters. ⠀
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It is quite concerning then that there are 3 year 7 month olds starting formal schooling, where they’re expected to write. Not only are their visual motor integration skills not developed enough, their hands are also physically under-developed. In addition, recognising letters, understanding phonics and beginning to read are all needed in order for a child to write meaningfully, skills which children starting kindy typically don’t have. We also know that when a child learns something that doesn’t hold meaning, it‘s unlikely to stick. ⠀
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So if you have a 3-4 year old who spontaneously asks or attempts to write letters, that’s great; otherwise, there is no need to initiate or worry about this. Unfortunately there is a misconception, particularly with the way that the current curriculum stands, that earlier is better. Earlier is not always better.⠀

Source: Beery Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration, 6th Edition
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