We Return Once More


Hello and welcome! We are Sophia (aged five), Kira (aged four), Xander (aged three), Mum (it’s rude to ask) and Dad (never knows his age). Yes the Morris family is here for another fun filled year of learning commencing August 2021. 

We have been teaching our little brood for five magical years now and it remains as exciting and challenging as always. 

The majority of the family are neuro divergent, and as a neuro typical, I trail in their wake of brilliance whilst leading the pack in their learning experience at the same time, which is always an unique experience. 

Sophia, Xander and I also have a bonemarrow failure condition which keeps life super interesting and busy. The hospital is our second home, and I’m sure we’re not on our own here. 

Xander is home currently having just survived a life saving Bonemarrow Transplant, but we still have frequent hospital stays. 

One final obstacle Dad and I face together is the complicated dietary requirements of our little family. Life is busy and full on, but most importantly it is fun, and no two days are ever the same! 

These are my educating methods, which form the cornerstones of our personal learning journey:

I follow the principles that we start learning from birth, and the relationship between age and learning remains fluid and flexible, dependent on personal circumstances. 

I focus on ability and interest, teaching in fun and engaging ways personal to the child. It can sometimes be a juggling act at times to meld basic learning along with personal interest, but this is where the fun is born. 

Life is learning and learning is life. There should be no distinction in my mind. Education should not be placed in a box, for a certain amount of years. It is forever.

I hope you wish to join us in this year’s teaching journey, tag along for the roller coaster ride, which is our life.

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