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
One of my favourite times of the day is when all the kids are gathered in the art room working on their separate things, but together. Chatting and encouraging each other, sharing and supporting, giggling and helping. Watching them makes … Continue reading
I adore our unschooling community. I can’t tell you how much. There are currently 35 kids, ranging in age, and the sight of them running free and enjoying life makes my heart so happy. It took a while (and some deschooling) … Continue reading
Our 8 year old is passionate about animals. She just LOVES to talk about them, learn about them, read about them, see them, interact with them. Anything to do with animals, she’s there! Her favourite is the Koala. She has … Continue reading
There was a time when I was overwhelmed by the thought of having to ‘educate’ my children, as if it was something I had to do to them instead of something I had the pleasure to watch unfold. The same questions that … Continue reading
I have been meaning to do another ‘day in the life’ post for a while, and thought a rainy home day was the perfect chance to capture it! So here’s a peek into our life as an unschooling family of … Continue reading