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10 tips to help you cope with school closures

by Elmien Ackerman | COVID-19, schooling | 0 comments

By Elmien Ackerman, a self-proclaimed “wordaholic” who loves words and language and cringes at the thought of a missing apostrophe. She works as a copywriter for Impaq Education, a curriculum provider for home, tutor and school education. After the announcement of...Read more

Coron-undrum: parenting & surviving COVID-19

by Tiffany Markman | activities, COVID-19, family, family time, health, health, health, health/safety, homeschooling, indoor, natural disasters, parents, social issues | 3 comments

A coronavirus so contagious that you think twice about hugging and kissing your own child? This is not something I ever thought I’d live to see. I’d love to pretend that, in this article, I can offer sage and brilliant advice on surviving COVID-19 amid school closures, keeping your job, providing for those who rely on you, remaining safe and healthy, and still maintaining a sense of humour. But, I can’t. All I can do is share some of the nuggets of optimism, realism and creativity that are currently working for us.

Bridging home education learning gaps

by Danielle Barfoot | education, homeschooling, schooling, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Home education parents often have several concerns, one of which is that their children will develop learning gaps and subsequently fall behind their traditionally schooled peers. Learning gaps vs Teaching gaps Learning gaps occur when there is a difference between...Read more

Special Needs Kids use Impaq!

by Elmien Ackerman | education, homeschooling, special needs | 0 comments

At Impaq, we know that every child is unique. Every learner studies at his/her own pace and some might need to spend more time on certain subjects to ensure they grasp the basic concepts. We aim to help learners, who have unique academic needs, achieve their goals.

Impaq’s top ten matrics share their advice

by Jozikids | exams, homeschooling, learning | 0 comments

Impaq chatted to their top ten Grade 12 candidates and asked them to share their advice and tips to help this year’s matrics prepare for the year ahead.

New decade, new adventures at Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve

by Jozikids | day outings, family getaway, family time, school outings, Travel | 0 comments

It’s a new year, a new decade and a new chance to experience incredible new adventures and discover amazing things at the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind. Take in a snake show, visit our Bengal tiger family in their new habitat at the...Read more

Prepare your homeschooler for 2020 : 7 things to do

by Danielle Barfoot | Alternative schools, homeschooling | 0 comments

There are several tasks home education parents can accomplish over the summer holiday to prepare for 2020.. While it is tempting to wait until January, completing these tasks now will help you ease into the new academic year.

Extracurricular activities made possible by homeschooling

by Elmien Ackerman | extra mural activities, homeschooling | 2 comments

We chatted to three homeschool learners to find out how home education has allowed them to excel, both academically and in their extracurricular activities.

What to do if your child is a bully

by Elmien Ackerman | boundaries, bullying, cyberbullying, homeschooling, Self-esteem, teens | 0 comments

what if your child is the bully? How should you approach the situation to prevent your child from harming others (physically and/or psychologically)?

October is ADHD Awareness Month

by Lorian Phillips | ADHD, being present, hyperactivity | 2 comments

The term ADHD has been rolling off the tongues of many parents and teachers alike. But what is it, really? And how do we cope with it? October is ADHD Awareness Month. Learn why these four letters have become common, and find support from parent seminars to help you manage it well.

From being bullied to blooming – Blake’s homeschooling story

by Jozikids | bullying, homeschooling, prejudice, schooling | 0 comments

For children who are the victims of relentless bullying, homeschooling can be a welcome relief as it allows them to thrive and develop their full potential without the constant stress and pressure caused by being bullied.

Blake Gallacher, a Grade 7 learner making use of Impaq’s products and services, is a shining example of the benefits of home education for children who suffered at the hands of bullies.

A day in the life of a homeschooling family

by Danielle Barfoot | Alternative schools, homeschooling, schooling | 2 comments

So, you want to know what a typical day is like for a homeschooling family? That’s one of the best things about homeschooling – there are no typical days! When educating your children at home, a “typical day” is as unique as each of the families choosing this education option.