Two Canadian sisters, nine spectacular kids, no school.
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!
Leave kids to their own devices and they’ll come up with some great stuff—like a trip to the local police station!
Unschooling has taught me this much: it’s not all about me—the kids are alright.
With the world at their fingertips, what child has time for school?
The Unschool Sisters 