When I first started digging into the world of unschooling, I started hearing some different terms that made me realize that there may be more than one style or type of unschooling. After some...
The Realistic Homeschool Mama
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
-WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
-WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS
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Often times, when someone first learns what unschooling is, their next question will be, "ok, I get what unschooling IS, but how does it WORK, exactly?" It's a fair question! Especially if you grew...
The freedom to educate our own children in the whatever method we see best suited to their needs is a freedom I do not take lightly, and am eternally grateful for. SO much is available to us, and...
There are a LOT of things about the Charlotte Mason method of homeschooling that appeal to me. However, the theory of intentionally developing good habits in your children is one that I admittedly...
Over the years, I've explored many different homeschool methods and philosophies. While there are definitely benefits to many, I have especially fallen in love with the Charlotte Mason method of...
Colored sand is a great arts and craft activity for kids! However, if you're like me, you might feel a small sense of dread when thinking of bringing all that sand into the house. What if I told you...
Let’s be honest, the cost of homeschooling can add up quickly. Between books, curriculum, field trips and fancy computer software, price can get out of control quickly. The good news is, it...
Learning math. A hot topic amongst the unschooling crowd. I'm not sure why, but there seems to be a fear that unschooling kids can naturally learn all sorts of things...EXCEPT math. This is far...