Holistic Education (“unschooling”) FAQs
I had a wonderful discussion with some friends about homeschooling. Some are questions even “regular” homeschoolers have about child-led learning which I like to call Holistic Education but is also called unschooling or deschooling. I’d love to hear your questions too! Question: There are basic things in life that we need to know. What about math? I agree there are basic things that we *need* to know. The “what about math” question is one of the most frequently asked questions about “un”schooling. How will they learn math if they choose what...
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A few weeks ago I pointed you to a post over at PhD in Parenting about homeschooling and public schooling. It was a great post because it generated so much discussion! As any good thought provoking post will do, it has stayed in my mind and by formulating my response to it my own views on learning have solidified. So, before I get started, I’m going to say I will be disagreeing with Annie on nearly every point and using her post to make counterpoints – but this isn’t in any way meant to be an attack on her as I respect her views and enjoy her blog greatly! I also...
Read MoreMoon Gazing with your Toddler: Science, Nature, and a touch of Folklore
Welcome to the June Carnival of Natural Parenting: Outdoor fun This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared their stories and tips for playing outside with kids. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants. When I was a little girl I wanted to be an astronaut and work for NASA. My dad taught me to love science and the magic of the night sky. He had a telescope and showed us the most amazing things. The things I remember most –...
Read MoreIt’s All About Empathy: Nurturing a Toddler’s Compassion Potential
Welcome to the January Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting resolutions! This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month we’re writing about how we want to parent differently — or the same — in the New Year. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants. The Carnival of Natural Parenting asked this month for us to think about our parenting resolutions for 2010. On the cusp of having a one-year-old, it seemed like a great time for thinking about what I want...
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