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Author: Sue Patterson

That Word, Unschooling

That Word, Unschooling

Posted on April 4, 2022April 8, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Does the word, Unschooling, bother you? A lot of people like the idea of unschooling, but hesitate because they feel the word is negative. Let’s talk about that!

Posted in How To Unschool, Overcoming Fears, Unschooling Criticism, Unschooling Q & A Tagged That Word Unschooling Leave a comment
Don't Duplicate School!

Don’t Duplicate School!

Posted on April 2, 2022April 3, 2022 by Sue Patterson

I know it’s familiar, but if you’re unhappy with the school system, don’t duplicate school !

Posted in Back to School? No..., How To Unschool, Unschooling Q & A Tagged could unschooling work?, don't duplicate school, duplicating school Leave a comment
What My Unschooled Kids Never Learned

What My Unschooled Kids Never Learned

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Sue Patterson

People worry that unschooling will cause major gaps in learning. Sue Patterson shares what her unschooled kids never learned.

Posted in Deschooling, How To Unschool, Unschooling Criticism Leave a comment
An Unschooling Manifesto

An Unschooling Manifesto

Posted on March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Sue Patterson

I’ve created a manifesto to help you see all the important points about unschooling – it’s an Unschooling Manifesto!

Posted in How To Unschool
Pi Day - March 14th

Pi Day – March 14th

Posted on March 11, 2022March 12, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Every March, you too can celebrate Pi Day with the Kids! Math really IS everywhere!

Posted in Math, Parenting Tagged math, Pi Day Leave a comment
Hygge for Unschoolers

Hygge for Unschoolers

Posted on February 23, 2022March 8, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Unschooling and hygge. Who knew they’d be connected??

Posted in How To Unschool Tagged hygge, Unschooling home Leave a comment
Addicted to Technology

Addicted to Technology

Posted on February 14, 2022February 15, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Are you worried that your kids are “addicted” to technology? Sue Patterson shares some unschooling thoughts on in this Unschooling Mom2Mom’s podcast.

Posted in Technology, Overcoming Fears, Parenting, Unschooling Q & A Tagged addicted to screens, technology, technology addiction, unschoolers and technology Leave a comment
What's Holding You Back from Unschooling?

What’s Holding You Back from Unschooling?

Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Sue Patterson

What’s keeping you from unschooling? This podcast will show you how to overcome those fears! All in less than 10 minutes!

Posted in How To Unschool, Overcoming Fears Tagged fear, obstacles, unschooling fears Leave a comment
Make a Time Capsule - 2/2/22

Make a Time Capsule – 2/2/22

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Quick! Not much time to do this! Make a Time Capsule with the Kids! On February 2, 2022 – the numbers are 2/2/22! It’s the perfect day to grab a small container and fill it with info about the day! Trinkets, notes about favorites, newspaper clippings – whatever would be fun to remember. And get Read More

Posted in How To Unschool, Parenting Tagged Time Capsule 2 Comments
Strewing

Strewing

Posted on January 16, 2022January 17, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Podcast Transcript Have you heard of the term, Strewing? It pops up in unschooling (and homeschooling) circles. Although, in the homeschooling circles, I think they’ve altered the meaning and intent. Unfortunately, this can make it a little confusing. When it’s really not. Strewing is simply placing things in a child’s path, for them to discover. Read More

Posted in How To Unschool Tagged strewing Leave a comment
A Q4Sue

A Q4Sue

Posted on January 14, 2022June 11, 2022 by Sue Patterson

Are you looking for unschooling resources or wishing you could ask a question? Use the Q4Sue form and you’ll have resources emailed to you!

Posted in How To Unschool, Unschooling Q & A Tagged Unschooling questions
How Do I Start Unschooling?

How Do I Start Unschooling?

Posted on January 12, 2022March 3, 2022 by Sue Patterson

You’ve explored the internet, but you’re still left with the question – How do I START unschooling? Sue Patterson can walk you through it!

Posted in Deschooling, How To Unschool 2 Comments
Say Goodbye to 2021 through an unschooling lens

Say Goodbye to 2021 through an unschooling lens

Posted on December 27, 2021December 30, 2021 by Sue Patterson

Say goodbye to 2021 through an unschooling lens! Here’s a workbook to help you do this – for yourself and/or with the kids!

Posted in Holidays, How To Unschool Tagged goodbye 2021, unschooling holidays, unschooling new year Leave a comment
Add Sparkle!

Add Sparkle!

Posted on December 13, 2021December 24, 2021 by Sue Patterson

Needing some ideas to be successful at unschooling? Add sparkle to the rest of the month! Who knows… it could become a habit!

Posted in Holidays, How To Unschool, Parenting Tagged Add sparkle, sparkle, unschooling sparkle Leave a comment
Kids Returning to School

Kids Returning to School

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 by Sue Patterson

Sometimes unschooled kids want or have to return to school. Maybe they’ve never been at all, but now they do. This post will help you navigate kids returning to school.

Posted in Parenting, Overcoming Fears, Returning to School Tagged returning to school after unschooling, unschooled kids choosing school 3 Comments
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