Home schooling resources for children and parents.
Learning at home means you get to shape education around your child. No two kids learn the same way—and that’s where home education really shines. To help you guide their journey, we’ve created a growing collection of Parent Q&A sheets made just for home-educating families.
Each Q&A sheet links directly to one of our popular Info Zone articles and pairs perfectly with a matching lesson plan. You can print them out, use them on screen, or tweak them to suit your child’s pace and interests. They’re great for starting conversations, checking understanding, and making each topic feel more real and relevant.
These sheets work well during a topic, after a lesson, or even as part of a weekly review. However you choose to use them, they’re here to make learning deeper, easier, and a lot more meaningful—for both you and your child.
This doppler effect parent Q&A page supports home educators with clear answers about how and why pitch changes when a sound source moves. From sirens and radars to redshift and ultrasound, it explains sound wave behaviour with simple examples and thought prompts. Ideal for ages 8–16, no science background needed.
This black hole parent Q&A guide helps home-educating parents explain one of the universe’s most mysterious objects. You’ll find clear answers to big questions like what a black hole is, how they form, what the event horizon means, and whether black holes ever die. Suitable for learners aged 8–16.
This Titanic parent Q&A page gives home educators clear, honest answers to the most common questions children ask about the Titanic disaster. From lifeboat numbers and iceberg warnings to cold shock and safety changes, each answer is explained in plain English. Designed to help you guide thoughtful, engaging conversations during home learning.
This Britain victory parent Q&A sheet helps home-educating parents support questions about Churchill and World War II. It explains his role, speeches, leadership style, and legacy using clear language, helpful comparisons, and practical examples — ideal for families learning together at home.
Clouds might look light and fluffy, but they’re heavier than you think. This Parent Q&A sheet gives you all the answers you need to explain cloud weight, cloud types, and how rain happens. It uses plain English, real-world examples, and helpful prompts for home learning.
Q & A – Resonance and Standing Waves: When Waves Reinforce Have you ever wondered why swings go higher when pushed at just the right time? Or how certain notes on a guitar seem to “ring” louder than others? This Parent Q&A sheet is here to help you explain how waves behave in everyday life … Read more
Q & A – Volcano Day: The Ancient City That Was Buried Alive! The story of Pompeii isn’t just about a volcano—it’s a real-life mystery, frozen in time. In this Parent Q&A sheet, we’ll guide you through some of the most common Pompeii history questions your child might ask while learning about this dramatic event. … Read more
Q & A – The Science of Sound: How We Hear Our World Sound is part of our daily lives—whether it’s a kettle boiling, birds singing, or someone calling your name. But have you ever wondered how sound travels from its source to your ears? That’s what this Parent Q&A sheet is all about. It … Read more
Q & A – Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle: The Limits of Knowing If your child asks tricky questions like, “Can scientists really measure everything?” you’re not alone. This Parent Q&A sheet is here to help you talk about quantum measurement problems — one of the strangest and most important topics in modern science. Quantum measurement problems … Read more
Q & A – Is UFC Too Dangerous for Kids? What Parents Should Know If your child has ever asked, “Can I do UFC?” you’re not alone. With MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) growing in popularity — especially through videos and social media — many children are curious about what it involves. You might be wondering … Read more
