Homeschooling by Age
Age-appropriate priorities, realistic hours and the milestones worth tracking at each stage.
Ages 3-4
Homeschooling for Preschool & Early Years
Play, language and curiosity - not formal lessons
- Talk, songs and stories
- Fine motor and outdoor play
- Early number sense
- Curiosity-led exploration
Typical rhythm: 60-90 minutes of intentional activity spread through the day, mostly play-based.
Ages 5-7
Homeschooling for Ages 5-7
Reading, number fluency and gentle structure
- Systematic phonics
- Number bonds and place value
- Handwriting
- Nature and project work
Typical rhythm: 2-3 hours a day, short focused blocks with plenty of movement.
Ages 8-10
Homeschooling for Ages 8-10
Independence, writing stamina and first real projects
- Fractions and multiplication mastery
- Paragraph and essay building
- Science investigations
- Coding and typing
Typical rhythm: 3-4 hours a day with a weekly plan the child can partly manage.
Ages 11-13
Homeschooling for Ages 11-13
Bridging to secondary-level thinking
- Pre-algebra and algebra
- Subject-specific science
- Research and referencing
- Choosing a qualification pathway
Typical rhythm: 4-5 hours a day, subject timetable plus one long project block.
Ages 14-16
Homeschooling for Ages 14-16
Qualification years and serious assessment
- Board or IGCSE syllabus coverage
- Past papers and exam technique
- Tutor support for hard subjects
- Portfolio and skills record
Typical rhythm: 5-6 hours a day with a syllabus-mapped schedule and mock examinations.
Ages 16-18
Homeschooling for High School
Specialisation, entrance preparation and applications
- Senior secondary subjects
- Entrance examination preparation
- Standardised tests where required
- University applications and profile
Typical rhythm: Self-managed timetable with tutor checkpoints and regular timed practice.
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