Coronavirus turned these families into accidental homeschoolers, and they’re not looking back

ABC NEWS, AUSTRALIA/ Ellen Coulter-

Arianwen Harris used to joke that homeschooling was her “worst nightmare”.

“I’ve never wanted to homeschool,” she said.

“I’ve got friends that homeschool and I’ve been really impressed with the work that they do with their kids, but I just never thought it was something that I would be capable of doing.”

Ms Harris and her boys Ziyad and Yazid had a rocky start to home learning, juggling the regimented plans and different timetables set by the children’s school.

But after more than a month helping her nine and five-year-old learn from home because of the coronavirus pandemic, Ms Harris is no longer joking.

“It’s challenging, but we’re enjoying lots of it,” she said. Continue reading…