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
Is Unschooling working? A question that comes up a lot. Often with a side of guilt. Like we should be immune to worry. We should just TRUST and everything will be ok if we’re good unschooling parents. Yes, unschooling means … Continue reading
Unschooling and planning… those two words aren’t supposed to go together, right? Our children are free to follow their interests, there’s no curriculum, no plan to stick to, no boxes we must check. We are free! While we do have … Continue reading