Are you thinking about unschooling and worried about STEM? Yeah, don’t be.
Learning to Read Without Being Taught pt 2
Children raised in a literate world will learn reading as naturally as they learn walking if given the chance
Real Life is DIY
So in September I got G, who is ten, a six month tinker crate subscription. Yesterday his monthly box came, and a couple hours later he came to me very upset because he’d accidentally busted the supplied battery set-up. His dad is kind of handy with that stuff so I sent him to see if... Continue Reading →
Pancakes made with STEAM
Unschooled kids get to explore their interests at their leisure—and sometimes, to the benefit of all!
Learning to Read Without Being Taught
The written word is so ubiquitous in today's world; leave them to it and kids will pick it up all on their own!
Strewing: A Learning Hack
There are many ways for a child to be introduced to new things--coercion doesn't have to be one of them.
Breaking News: Kid Writes Poetry in Summer
Learning happens all the time, in all seasons, and all environments!
What Improv Teaches About Unschooling
As the educational establishment grapples with its sense of identity, some wisdom from Viola Spolin.
Unschoolers Have Friends Too
Although our lifestyle has made the transition to isolation during the covid-19 pandemic easier, we have active social lives that we’re missing like everyone else!
Covid-19 Daily Schedule for Maximum Soul Destruction
Children don’t flourish in a militantly-scheduled school environment, so don’t do it at home, either!