Homeschool Subjects

What homeschool subjects do you need to teach?

What Is The Australian Curriculum?

The  Australian Curriculum is the Australia wide school curriculum standard written to help young Australians learn about and engage with the world. This curriculum is used as a guiding principle in many states for home education registration. It is managed by the Australian Federal Government. It is secular.

It  was  introduced in 2012 for all schools in Australia and its goal is to standardise teaching outcomes around Australia. Consequently, schools Australian use the Australian Curriculum.

Malaysian Families Using My Homeschool

If you live in Malaysia can you still use My Homeschool?

Ya! You can! We are happy to welcome families from Malaysia to the My Homeschool international community.

So many families in Malaysia have seen the benefits of recognising the standards of the Australian Curriculum, especially if they are considering university options abroad. The My Homeschool graded courses are based around the structure of the Australian Curriculum, giving you the confidence that you are using courses that adhere to a recognised international standard.

In addition, My Homeschool is based on the Charlotte Mason method which is favoured by families globally, with thousands choosing to educate their children using this tried and true method. With My Homeschool you can homeschool with the confidence that you are offering your child a rigorous education alongside hundreds of others within our international community.

My Homeschool is happy to accommodate the specific needs that families within South-East Asia have and demand when educating their children.  There is no need for you to spend hours looking for region specific materials because all our families receive an extensive curated collection of global goodies that they can use to personalise their learning plans.

• Want to include more physical geography options in South-East Asia? We’ve got resources for all continents when it comes to geography.
• Like to spend more time encourage a second language? My Homeschool is happy to provide resources and plenty of great recommendations.
• Looking to cover Asian history? You can with our suggested resources and fantastic Living Book lists.
• Want to go beyond Australian literature? We do too, so you will excellent literature resources that meet the need of international families.

When you purchase a My Homeschool graded course you not only receive access to our extensive Members Only resources, including the Community Forum, Living Books Library, High School Orientation, and Work Out World, but you also receive all of the resources you will need to plan and homeschool that grade effectively. From the carefully prepared Resource Lists, complete with where to find the gorgeous Living Books your family will love, to the Scope and Sequence that outlines the structure of the course, to the Weekly Planner (both printable and online, perfect for on-the-go), to the extensive Lesson Guides, you have everything you need to give your child a fabulous homeschool experience. You even receive Term Reports and a planning template, perfect for your planning ahead and all your reporting needs.

Here at My Homeschool we appreciate that homeschooling in Malaysia is relatively new, but it is a legal and exciting option for families to consider.  Under the legislative framework for education in Malaysia children need to be enrolled in primary school for six years but parents can apply for an exemption, demonstrating how they are offering a homeschooling option instead of traditional school. Many parents are taking advantage of this flexible option which allows them to support their child to make the most of their gifts and talents and be educated at home to a high standard that may not simply be available at some schools in their area or simply find the cost of international schools too high. Many of these schools follow the IGSCE, which has many similarities to the Australian Curriculum.

The team at My Homeschool also appreciate that given homeschooling is relatively new in Malaysia it can be confusing to understand what is required and what is the best way to approach this method of homeschooling. We are happy to help and guide you, encouraging you and helping you to avoid the misinformation that is sometimes posted online.  Instead of not knowing what homeschooling looks like, we help you to be informed about the homeschooling process and know how to do it well. All of our courses are based on the Charlote Mason method to provide a high standard of your education, giving you extra peace of mind and confidence to make the choice to homeschool your children. We have the resources you need to apply for the exemption to send your children to school, so there is no need to worry about the stringent requirements from the Ministry of Education. When you are prepared to homeschool well and with confidence you know you are providing a fantastic education option to your child to help them succeed!

Homeschool Subjects With My Homeschool

The Australian Curriculum, whilst considered a robust curriculum, is not Charlotte Mason inspired and lacks the elements that a Classical Education can provide. It is also secular. At My Homeschool we aim to bridge that gap and teach a contemporary version of Charlotte Mason which includes the key learning areas and Charlotte Mason homeschool subjects.

You can read more about our specific approach to homeschool subjects.

• Math
• English
• Science 
• History
• Geography
• Music
• Art
• Physical Education
• Languages

With a Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum, you may give your child a broad range of subjects and opportunities to develop interests and talents. You can include nature study, fine arts, technology and design, sport, or dramatic arts in your child’s individualised learning curriculum. With my Homeschool graded courses, you can mix group activities and extra-curricular studies to get the perfect balance of both vital educational components. That’s why worldwide families choose My Homeschool for their homeschooling needs.

History must afford its pageants, science its wonders, literature its intimacies, philosophy its speculations, religion its assurances to every man, and his education must have prepared him for wandering in these realms of gold.” Charlotte Mason V6 p.43

Charlotte made the point that “children are born persons” and that we need to respect their intellect, faith, and thirst for knowledge. She encouraged us to educate our children with “substance and vitality” which today would be interpreted as a solid, strong, vibrant education. Unfortunately, many of the primary school textbooks and worksheets offered to children are simple and uninteresting and they miss the excitement that we know our children’s’ intellects are capable of understanding.

Australian Curriculum With A Global Focus

My Homeschool’s homeschool subjects have a global focus and we’ve included many global goodies into their curriculum. So whether you’re from Australia or an international school you will be part of our international homeschooling community and also be connected to the Australian schooling system. We understand that many families find the Australian Curriculum courses provide stability and continuity no matter where they learn (or move!) .

My Homeschool Australian Curriculum

My Homeschool offer parents an opportunity to teach a homeschool curriculum that raises globally educated children whilst still aligning with the best practices and content of the Australian Curriculum (ACARA).

Our curriculum was written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. We’ve made it homeschool friendly. Our approach to education is different to the traditional school method of textbooks and worksheets. Whilst Charlotte Mason’s method of homeschooling is our guiding educational philosophy, we have deviated from her approach somewhat as we comply with the content demands of the Australian Curriculum.

With all our curriculum we offer many free homeschool resources to support you teach.

Is This Faith Based Curriculum?

My Homeschool’s homeschool curriculum is faith based. We believe that education of the whole child is important and we encourage parents to nurture their children’s spiritual, intellectual, emotional and social needs.

In addition we have also included the core principles of a Charlotte Mason education such as good literature, nature study, world history and international issues that are integral to a modern world class curriculum for global citizens.

Our weekly routine includes a group family time and we encourage you to nurture your child’s faith, however we have left it up to you to decide how you want to do that.  We also alert parents to sections of the curriculum that they may like to pre-read, review or discuss prior to a lesson.

Can You Use This Curriculum In A Secular Way?

A number of families not professing to the Christian faith use My Homeschool courses and enjoy our homeschool programs.  Some adapt aspects to better align with their family’s beliefs and values and see the value of teaching their children about God as a part of their broad educational feast. Our curriculum was written to give all your child a rich education.

Many of our homeschool resources are secular. We have done our best to choose wholesome books that provide good role models and teach character. We do not exclusively use Christian resources. We do not emphasise religion but our history books will have some religious themes because of the period in which they are set.

If you want to substitute some of the curriculum suggestions to better fit the needs of your family you can. However, you’ll be in charge of the tweaking, it’s not a service My Homeschool provides.

The Charlotte Mason method is a great approach to homeschooling and is used by people of many different faiths. If you are still unsure please read Charlotte Mason Homeschooling: Christian or Secular?

Timetables & Schedule

Our Australian homeschool programs are streamlined to include various subjects at the same time without cutting out content. We suggest using a  Charlotte Mason schedule.

Academics can be completed in three or four half days a week in the primary years and four to five days in high school. Spend the extra free time pursuing your other interests and allowing your child to embrace the wonder of learning naturally. Home educating is a lifestyle, so the learning never stops.

Whilst we have done our best to minimise teaching preparation and lesson planning we still believe that you, the educating parent, play an essential role in your child’s education. We encourage you to reclaim your own education as you learn along with your child. The ideas that will be enriching your children’s lives will also be enriching you.

Approximately three to four hours per week of reading aloud is required in this course. Many lessons can be done independently as children get older, however, children will differ in the level of support they need and at first you will need to be actively involved in helping them form good study habits. Research suggests it takes 6 weeks to form a new habit, so expect to have a greater level of intensity during this time as your student adjusts to home education. This may not take as long if your child has been homeschooling for a while.

Four Terms – 36 Weeks of Lessons

A 36 week, four term schedule, is used in our homeschool programs. There are nine weeks per term, eight weeks have set lessons and the ninth week is a catch-up week that can also be used for assessment.

This course has a flexible format that can be started at any time. If you wish to begin mid-term or mid-year you can still pick up the course from week one. Since maths homeschool resources (from Year 3) are purchased separately you can follow the level you were using prior to starting our course.