Roam Free Education

Very grateful to see Roam Free Education recently featured by the South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) 😊

Roam Free Education was created to support travelling and homeschooling families with flexible and practical learning support. It's really lovely to see this recognised within the education community.

A big thank you to SASTA for the feature!

You can read the article below:
https://www.sasta.asn.au/blog/2026/05/20/roam_free_education

Do you have children in Foundation (Reception), Year 1 or Year 2?

Are you looking for flexible, ready-to-go learning resources that you can pick up and use straight away?

The Biome Series has been designed to make learning practical, engaging and easier to manage without spending hours planning.

Perfect for:
✅Travelling families
✅Homeschooling families
✅Parents wanting flexible learning support

Each resource includes:
✅Hands-on activities
✅Real-life learning opportunities
✅Science, HASS and Maths links
✅Australian Curriculum aligned learning

Current packs available:
🐟Ocean Biome
🌴Rainforest Biome
🌵Desert Biome

Pricing:
Digital Download (PDF) - $12.95
PDF + Hard Copy Booklet - $19.95 + Postage

Created by a teacher with over 20 years of experience, these resources are designed to make learning feel simpler, more engaging and less overwhelming for families learning on the road or at home.

Shop here 👇
https://roamfreeeducation.com.au

One of the biggest misconceptions in education is that learning should look the same for every child.

In reality, children learn in different ways, at different paces, and build confidence through different experiences.

Growth begins when children feel capable, supported and understood 🌱

One of the things I loved most as a secondary Biology and Earth & Environmental Science teacher was taking learning beyond the classroom walls.

I found that when students were outside, immersed in nature and real-world experiences, their understanding of the content became far more meaningful. They were able to connect what they were learning to the world around them, making the knowledge more powerful and relevant.

This is the same philosophy I bring to my learning plans and resources today. Hands-on, engaging learning that connects to where you are, what you’re experiencing, and how knowledge applies in real life.

One of the beautiful things about travelling and flexible learning is seeing children become curious about the world around them.

Exploring rock pools.
Asking questions.
Observing nature.
Discovering things for themselves.

This counts as learning too!

Heading off on a Big Lap and wondering how to manage your child’s learning along the way?

You’re not alone — it’s one of the biggest questions families have before they leave.

This is where I can help! I create personalised learning plans designed specifically for travelling families, covering literacy, numeracy and a themed unit that can connect to where you’re heading.

Plans are flexible and can be created for 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 6 months or a full year, giving you clear direction without the pressure of trying to recreate a full school day on the road.

If you’ve been feeling unsure about whether your child will stay on track or “fall behind”, I can help take that pressure off and give you a plan that works for your family.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, I’ll make sure learning stays meaningful, manageable and realistic while you travel.

Below is an example of what numeracy could look like for a child in Year 2 🙂

With over 20 years of teaching experience, I’ve seen firsthand what works… and what doesn’t.

These booklets have been designed to make learning feel simpler and more manageable, whether you're travelling or learning from home.

They’re hands-on, practical and ready to go.

Each booklet is aligned with key Science outcomes, with links to HASS and Mathematics to support broader learning.

No need to spend hours planning or trying to recreate a full school day.

Just open and start.

Available now in PDF or hard copy, the Biome Series includes Ocean, Desert and Rainforest units for Foundation to Year 2.

Years 3–6 coming soon.

Shop here 👇
https://roamfreeeducation.com.au

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

I get a lot of similar questions from families who are starting out with homeschooling or planning to learn on the road.

So I thought I’d answer a few of the most common ones below:

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂?
Yes! I support families from anywhere in Australia, including those travelling.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆?
I offer a range of personalised learning plans to suit different needs, including 6-week, 10-week, 6-months and full-year options.

Each plan is tailored to your child and your family’s lifestyle, whether you’re travelling or learning at home.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏?
Each plan is built around your child and family’s lifestyle.

It will include guidance for literacy and numeracy, along with a themed unit based on your child’s interests or travel experiences.

You’ll also have a clear structure to follow, with flexible ideas and activities that fit into your day.

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒅𝒂𝒚?
This will look different for every family, but it’s often much less than people expect.

A couple of focused hours on key areas like literacy and numeracy, along with real-life learning throughout the day, is often more than enough.

It’s about consistency and making learning part of your everyday routine, not recreating a full school day.

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈?
Not in the traditional sense.

Instead, I build a clear plan and approach for your child's learning, so you're not left guessing what to do each day.

If you've been feeling unsure where to start or just want a bit of direction, feel free to reach out.

Learning doesn't need to look like a classroom to be meaningful.

It often occurs through everyday moments, conversations and experiences.