Deschooling

Unlearning the formal educational systems


What is deschooling?

Deschooling is the transition phase that unschooling children and parents go through to unlearn the systems, protocols, and expectations of traditional school cultures.  This applies to parents who most likely have had many years of formal schooling and want something different for their children. It also applies to children who are switching from structured education to curiosity-led learning.


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Why do I need deschooling?

Deschooling is a necessary decompression time for your family to reset your bodies, minds, and outlooks and relax your way into unschooling. Take the time to evaluate your ingrained expectations about academic achievements and how that can change to be present with your child. Enjoy playtime, getting to know what fascinates your kids, and their learning style to set a foundation for unschooling success.


What To Do?

  1. Learn More about Deschooling. Read Unschooling Mom2Mom blogposts and PDFs  listed below.
  2. Observe and Listen more to your children. You'll see learning happening without having to force anything.
  3. Talk with Other Unschooling Parents. Get support from others on this path. Private and Group Coaching.



Deschooling Guides and Ebooks:

Read More about Deschooling

By Sue Patterson 02 Apr, 2024
Sue Patterson shares what's wrong with hanging onto a little curriculum - when you'd like to full benefit of unschooling!
Incomplete Deschooling - Are Homeschoolers Doing it Wrong?
By Sue Patterson 19 Dec, 2023
This Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast/blogpost examines the idea that maybe your homeschooling struggles are because you haven't completely deschooled.
By Sue Patterson 13 Dec, 2023
If this past semester of homeschooling has been lackluster - or worse - it might be time to explore unschooling! Sue Patterson shares 5 Steps to help you move into an unschooling direction.
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