Guest Blogger, Susan Walker, is back with Part 2 of her deschooling journey, specifically peeling back the layers of what it means when we say we’re fine with everyone being unique. (It can be harder than you think!)
Tag: Unschooling
So Many Unschooling Questions
So many parents are looking into how unschooling could work for their family. This week, we’re talking about learning to read, unschooling teens, “What about socialization?” and PARENT transitions!
The Lure of Curriculum
Why ARE we still drawn to curriculum when we want to unschool? Here’s a hint: it’s all about Fear.
You probably KNOW that already, you’re just not sure how to conquer it. Sue can walk you through it though.
Reframing Teaching/Learning and Unschooling Partnership
It’s time to talk about reframing teaching, learning and how it relates to unschooling.
Unschooling and Valentine’s Day
Do Unschoolers do Valentine’s Day? They sure do!
Unschoolers and Clubhouse
Are you an unschooler on Clubhouse? Or maybe you’re on the app but curious about unschooling? Find out more here!
How Unschoolers Avoid Holiday Stress
Would you LIKE to spend more time enjoying the holidays with your family? But you’re worried about them falling behind in their learning? Sue shares all the ways that traditional subjects weave throughout regular holiday activities!
Too Much Technology?
Guest Blogger, Julie Mink Schiffman, shares her response to the question that comes up repeatedly, “How much is too much technology?”
Are You Afraid of Unschooling?
Are you afraid of unschooling? A piece of you wants to unschool – but something holds you back. Let’s overcome these fears so you can live the life you want to live with your family!
Your Unschooling Curriculum
So what do you DO if you’re not working your way through a curriculum? I’m so glad you asked! Here are my suggestions…
My Top 10 Advantages (and some Criticisms) About Unschooling
Deb Lewis shares a few advantages she noticed unschooling her son over the years. She provides some insight into some of the criticisms that occasionally surface about unschooling too. There are advantages, profound and beautiful, silly and fun, to letting your child skip school, every day, for thirteen years. As you’ll see, some of Read More
When Socializing Looks Unsocial
Michelle Conaway shows us how technology may be changing how we view socialization. Parents may not be aware of all the skills kids are learning while they’re playing games and interacting with friends online. It is hard to believe, but one of the most asked questions of homeschoolers is still about socialization. How will they learn Read More
If You Read This, Does It Matter How?
Guest Blogger, JJ Ross, Ed.D., originally wrote this article in 2014 for a collection on the topic of reading in the Homeschooler Post. Unschooling Mom2Mom is happy to be able to share her work here.
An Unschooling Path to College
In thinking about writing this article and pondering an appropriate title, I kept coming back to a song that was written for an Off Broadway show a few years back. The song is called “Die Vampire Die” and it’s about all the people (the vampires) who try to suck the life out of your creative Read More
Deschooling – A Key to Successful Unschooling
If you’re looking for specifics on how to deschool, read Deschooling: Your Key to Unschooling Success!