Two Canadian sisters, nine spectacular kids, no school.
Wednesdays are library day. Every morning we all walk the six blocks so the younger kids can participate in story time, and the older kids can peruse comics (which I now refuse to check out after G wrecked the cover of a $100 manga book) and find chapter books to bring home. After story time... Continue Reading →
Here’s the 411 on what to expect if you’re going to unschool in Alberta.
Today while the school kids are separated from real life by walls, rules, texts and abstractions, my unschooled kids are producing something real. The apples on our overgrown backyard tree are ready to go, so today after screen time was over and the sun had warmed things up, I sent the kids outside to gather... Continue Reading →
Unschooling provides the unique opportunity to develop familial relationships on a deep level
Learning never stops. We don’t need a schedule; just a passion for knowledge, and the confidence and skills to seek it out.
“Humans are born curious, creative, and intuitive.” - Sir Ken Robinson
A collision of worlds, captured in a photo
Education happens anywhere and everywhere, and in our family it happens on the couch. We have a huge blue velvet sectional sofa that seats everyone and the dog comfortably with room to spare, and it's always a mess of books, drawing supplies, discarded socks, and cushions mashed into the shape of children's bodies. The couch... Continue Reading →
The best way to learn is participating in life. We were invited to collect trash with friends, so we did it!
