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S2E23: The Magic and Mystery of Roadschooling with Lisa Crompton

June 14, 2021 • Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell • Season 2 • Episode 23

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Ever dreamt about hitting the road with your kids and heading outback? Today, homeschooling Mum, Lisa Crompton, tells about what and how she did just that, whilst 'roadschooling' her kids.

👉 Lisa shares with Nicki

The magic and mystery of how children learn without being explicitly taught
How she records and documents learning to report to the department
What an average day in her life looks like and how it has changed in the last year
Tips on travelling alone with children
The easiest way to keep the peace on a roadtrip
The importance of trips without scheduled entertainment to allow for daydreaming and creativity
Tips for parents looking to begin homeschooling
What ignited her switch to homeschooling
Her motivational words for parents wanting to take the leap

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email: lisamichellecrompton@gmail.com

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Book Recc:
Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin Grille
(you can also listen to our episodes with Robin Grille here)

Guest Details
Lisa Crompton is a wife and mother to two gorgeous kids who are naturally learning without school. They are living on kaurna land in the Adelaide hills and travelling Australia by road at every opportunity they get!

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