When my twin boys were very young, my partner and I lived intermittently at a residential volunteer program called the Buffalo Field Campaign. They have a large cabin with several rooms filled...
Unschooling: Why Your Kids Should Consider Entering the County Fair
A few years ago, my twin boys
decided to enter the county fair. They had never entered anything in
the fair before, and not having participated in such things when I
was...
How to Create a Transcript for your Unschooler in 4 Easy Steps
Creating a transcript for a teen that has used the unschooling approach to education can seem a bit overwhelming. Here is how you can create a transcript for your teen in...
Free Educational Websites For Kid of All Ages.
With millions of kids home from school and having little to no idea of when they will be returning, we wanted to give parents some tips on at-home education that won't...
Making Self Discipline A Habit
About a year ago, our family went through a phase of watching “So You Think You Can Dance”. As a former dancer, I appreciated the work the performers put into it, if...
Unschooling: 5 Things to Consider Incorporating into your Morning Routine
I
will start out with a confession: I have not been very good at
creating daily rituals in our family. In fact, although I recognize
the value they hold, I have been...
Making The Leap- Why I Was Afraid To Homeschool
Five years ago this last spring, I found myself sitting in a parking lot in front of a small, cinder block building. I was literally shaking and in tears.
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Deschooling: Why is it Important?
Thinking about homeschooling? Learn about deschooling and why it is important to your homeschooling success.
When...
Unschooling: Creative ways to Evaluate Comprehension (Part 2)
Welcome to the second installation of my post about creative evaluation in unschool. In part 1, I talked about how easy it can sometimes be to get stuck in the...
Unschooling: To Test or Not to Test
My son has atrocious spelling. He always has, and for the most part, I have attributed it to his overall impatience; the fact that he doesn't pay close attention to how...