Unschooling Restores Curiosity - 1
Learning is a natural, normal and exciting activity for kids, and in their early life this pursuit is in full operation during their every waking hour. It is this natural proclivity to be curious and learn about the world around them that a trend called "unschooling" is designed to restore to a child's education.
What is Unschooling? - 2
Unschooling is a movement in education, based on letting the child control their own education. Unschooling differs from most homeschooling in that unschooling does not try to recreate the school environment at home.
Unschooling - Educational Opportunities for Youth - 3
When my brother wanted to learn a trade, he first mentioned to mom that he was thinking about learning to operate heavy equipment for the military. She suggested he begin by learning how to operate small equipment. So he put together a small business where he operates small equipment. His ideas have paid off well.
Unschooling the Fine Arts - 4
Art and Music classes have almost disappeared from public school. But if you teach your kids at home, there's always time for the fine arts. And learning them from books or lectures isn't the only option.
Unschooling - the Benefits of Home Based Education - 5
A high-quality education is one of the most important things we can give our children. By exposing them to a variety of topics, people, and adventures, they have an opportunity to learn that is otherwise unavailable to them.
Just What Is Unschooling? - 6
Unschooling is a flexible method of learning that is not restricted by a specific learning plan, learning schedule, or learning location. It is hard to define, as it's meaning tends to be different from one person to the next. In spite of the different interpretations, a large number of families that homeschool consider it the preferred teaching method.
Homeschooling - Unschooling, Freedom or Anarchy? - 7
While some parents may still balk at the thought of homeschooling their children, it is more widely accepted than the relatively new educational approach: unschooling. Unschooling is a rather unstructured approach to education. What are the consequences of this? Find out by reading this article.
Unschooling Flowers in the Spring - 8
Unschooling is a wonderful way to learn. And now that spring has arrived in Maine, the lessons have moved outside.
Unschooling is Learning That Never Stops - 9
When you use the Unschooling method of homeschooling, teachable moments can occur when you least expect them. We were all driving home from a grocery shopping expedition last weekend. Even the geek had been pried away from his beloved computer tweaking and was only reading one book and talking on one of his cell phones giving us his full attention.
Unschooling By Accident - 10
I guess we should thank our local school systems for forcing us into homeschooling. Because of their policies, we embraced a system of learning which we now know is called unschooling. The results have been remarkable.
Homeschooling Curriculum - Are You Making The "Right" Choice? - 11
There are many curriculum choices you can make, you should remember to be flexible and to adapt your curriculum to better tailor to your child's needs as they become apparent.
Time's A-Wasting - 12
How do our busy, busy lives affect our kids? How did we get so busy? What do we spend our time on that's more important than our families? And how can we change that to make better lives for ourselves and our families?
Home Schooling Curriculum - It's Your Choice – Be Sure To Choose Well - 13
Finding the right curriculum for your child can be a test of your patience, especially if you are new to homeschooling and have limited information regarding the types of curriculum available. Many new homeschoolers are under the impression that they must use a formal curriculum – one that is similar to the public school system. Although you may choose to do this, there are many, many options!
Unschool Your Kid for Better Learning Options - 12 Year Old Genius - 14
Are you one of those people who believes that you have to tell kids what to learn to make them get a good education? When I was little I used to meet people all the time who said I should be in school. I'd tell them, "I am in school." |