Written by Kris Bales of Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. I used to joke (except it wasn’t entirely a joke) that my job in our early years of homeschooling was to hover near my oldest and say, “Do your work” every few seconds. Having a child (or two) who struggles with attention and focus can …
methods & philosophies
Technology RULES in our homeschool
Written by Purva Brown of The Classical Unschooler Imagine if you will this scene: three children, heads buried deep in their Kindles, sprawled in the middle of the living room floor. They discuss strategies, show each other their progress, jump from game to game. Meanwhile, the parents busily work …
The beauty of unschooling kids with special needs
Written by Jamie C. Martin of Simple Homeschool I have two twelve-year-old boys. One reads at a college level. One reads at a 1st grade level, on a good day. Both have been nurtured in the same environment, raised on a diet of the same beautiful books. Surrounded by an environment rich in …
How a certified teacher chose unschooling for her kids
Written by Marla Taviano "Remember, girls,” I say to my daughters, looking them each in the eye (I actually have to look up at two of the three now—when did this happen??), “we do not say THAT WORD here in Cambodia. Got it?” They nod. Got it, Mom. The next day, we're out and about, and …
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Teaching kids to take initiative
Written by Kari Patterson of Sacred Mundane. When he showed up with our dinner, I could barely believe my eyes — this was a kid! What kind of kid does this?? Let me explain. My husband frequents a local coffee shop, and gets to know the baristas. He had often chatted with one in particular, a …
