These are strange times we are living in! We haven’t seen any of our friends for weeks and I am more thankful than ever for unschooling. Our home is a place with lots of things to do and interests to … Continue reading
The schedules. I see them floating around everywhere. Colour-coded expectations and tedium. Time for maths, time for writing, time for chores, time for reading, time for science, time for screens, time for art. A smidge of time for free play. … Continue reading
I’ve written previously about the importance of not creating a school at home (if you haven’t read that yet, read it first here). Your first priority is making sure everyone feels safe at this anxious time, and creating a peaceful … Continue reading
My children have never stepped foot inside a school. At 11, 9, 6, and 4 years of age, the most they know about school is what they see on TV or read in books. Sometimes, they ask me why everyone … Continue reading
Outdoor resources for kids that will encourage more time outside. As I write this I can hear the bangs from outside as my 11 and 9 year olds crush up rocks, then grind them in the mortar and pestle. They … Continue reading
It’s a new year and I thought I’d update on some of the resources we’re using this year! Some will be the same (art supplies, nature, and books of course are always going to be big!), and some have changed … Continue reading