We are a diverse group of families with different learning styles, personal philosophies and religious beliefs our common denominator is our Choice to Home Educate. We meet regularly to share our ideas and thoughts on Home Educating and to participate in various activities organised by members of the group.

Natural learning is building family, and then community, and places emphasises on the development of beneficial and co-operative relationships and associations. It is not something you can do with your child. Natural learning is what happens anyway, despite what you do. Natural learning is what we allow to happen - not what we make or create. Learning is a process, not a product or outcome.

Natural learning follows closely the patterns of activity already existing in daily life, building a rich and comprehensive educational experience. Children become intimately involved in all aspects of family life, often including family working life. They are not closeted away from the world of adults, but are welcomed, in 'apprenticeship' roles, and valued greatly for their contributions. Where skills and knowledge are needed, within these rich social contexts, resources are always found.

"What we need to do, and all we need to do, is bring as much of the world as we can into their lives; give them as much help and guidance as they ask for; listen respectfully when they feel like talking; and then get out of the way. We can trust them to do the rest." - Lisa Wood

Natural learning ... allowing the process of learning to occur, unhindered by interference, in a social context where the learner is not isolated from the world of meaningful action. Natural learning ... is simply following common sense.

Homeschool Australia has over 200 articles on all aspects of educating your children at home.

If you have been homeschooling for a day or many years come join this friendly group of sisters in order to support one another, share ideas, information and resources.

We are happy to help setup and support interstate networks and support groups for Muslim home educators who may also participate by notifying members Australia wide of various activities being held for the benefit of our beloved children.

The success of our families depends on how we all help each other. Come and be a part of our wonderful homeschool list.

This list is restricted to Muslim WOMEN ONLY who live in Australia.

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Let others know about something you are organising or find out about the excellent activities offered for children in and around Perth.

To keep the list relevant, useful and free of spam there might be a slight delay before messages reach all the list members.

PHENetworking is a low volume list specifically for news and information about events, activities, and to make contact with other home educators. With this in mind please reply directly to the activity organiser or the person wishing make contact with other home based learners. To simplify this, replies to emails from the PHEN list will automatically be directed to the author of the email you are responding to.

The group is secular in nature. Anyone who is happy to respect this, is welcome to join. Religion is not "off topic" as such, however challenging others belief systems or repeated religious rhetoric is not welcomed. Things that we do chat about include unschooling, natural learning, natural living, positive parenting and all manner of family issue's. As learning from our every day life is such a broad subject not very much is considered "off topic". However, debates that become personal will not be tolerated.

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