Visitors, including educators, parents and kids, viewed a variety of educational toys and activities for preschoolers; books, DVDs and programmes for use in classrooms and at home.
Talks were hosted by Martie du Plessis from Dynamis Learning and Leendert van Oostrum from the Pestalozzi Trust. Topics included the General Educational Development (GED) examinations, or Cambridge examinations, as a matric option. According to Van Oostrum, only 26% of home schoolers choose to do the South African matric examinations.
Berinda Breytenbach, the main organiser of the event, said they had a good 20% increase in attendance.
Breytenbach, who home schools her own boys, initiated the event four years ago. "I want to show people what is available for your child's education.
"It is important to give your child a well-rounded education, and discover your child's passions," she said.
"Home schoolers are a close-knit society who support each other in so many ways," said Laverne van Roon-Gifford, who coordinated the educational talks.
Another highlight at the expo was a Young Entrepreneurs Market that provided children from as young as six the opportunity to sell their wares.
A silkworm farm displayed a colony of worms - to the delight of many youngsters. Others sold handmade wooden guns, bows and arrows, popcorn, loom bands and plants.
Indoor sport and creative activities were organised in the banquet hall, including putt-putt and face painting.
A new activity has been added to this year's expo. Different retailers used 1 hour demonstration sessions to practically demonstrate to educators and parents how best to use their products for the benefit for their pupils.
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Nicolas Perkin (5) admires a silkworm collection. Nicolas was accompanied by Estelle Buitendag (left) and his mum, Juliet Perkin. Photos: Michelle Pienaar
ARTICLE: MICHELLE PIENAAR, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST
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