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We fully believe that kids (and adults!) learn best when given the freedom and flexibility to pursue interests, as opposed to being force-fed information. We weren’t always following an unschooling rhythm, but over time ditched our boxed-curriculum in favor of a meaningful education. Since we made the switch to an unschooling life, our kids are blooming and loving their learning more than ever before. We hope that these bits of our own family’s unschooling days inspire others in their own learning adventures!
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” Antoine De Saint-Exupery What kind of “cathedral” do you hope to build with your homeschool? Have you even considered the idea …
Baby Sis: “Why would a hotel like this be built when a war was happening?” Me: “Well, first of all, it was built right at the beginning of the war. And do you remember where World War 1 took place?” Baby Sis: “Ohhh … it …
We are diving into the 20th century in our homeschool, and are currently camped out at The Great War. Here are some great World War 1 books for kids:
Hey everyone this is Max! Wanted to share this video to show how fun these mini crawlers are and write about some of the things that make these things sooooo cool! So first of all they’re small, which makes it perfect for traveling or living …
It’s that time of year again … little snap shot of a typical day in our Christian unschooling life. Currently, my kids are ages 9 (3rd grade), 12 (6th grade), and 14 (8th grade). BEFORE YOU READ ABOUT WHAT A DAY LOOKS LIKE FOR US …
This week our crew “traveled” to Puerto Rico for some virtual worldschooling … through the pages of Tiny Travelers’ newly released Puerto Rico Treasure Quest!
We just wrapped up our American Revolution Unit Study. As the big kids have gotten older, their interest in politics and government has increased. They are curious about how laws are made, the roles of political leaders, why there is so much debate and division …
Ever wonder what a day looks like for Christian unschoolers aka lifeschoolers? Today, I’m sharing how our family cultivates a love for learning by giving our kids ample time and space to pursue their passions. Currently, my kids are ages 8 (2nd grade), 11 (5th …
7th, 5th, and 2nd grades! This year looks different for our unschooling-ish family. The kids’ best friends (who were in public school) are homeschooling this year, and will be utilizing the alternative learning program that we left about a year and a half ago. Naturally, …
Are you studying the middle ages in your homeschool? Wrap up your learning with a fun middle ages field trip … to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament! They even have downloadable lesson plans that you can use with your kids beforehand.
Interested in what a day looks like for our lifeschooling family? It’s almost been a year since adopting more of a natural learning lifestyle, so I figure it’s a perfect time to pen my thoughts about this journey so far, as well as share what …
We recently wrapped up our study of Ancient Egypt in our homeschool, so an Ancient Egypt Field Trip was in order!