Reschooling Posts // February 4-10, 2024
Homeschooling vs. Unschooling
February 10, 2024 from
Choosing between homeschooling and unschooling becomes crucial after the deschooling process, marking a pivotal moment in a child's educational journey. This exploration delves into the dichotomy between these two approaches, drawing parallels to a computer's controlled programming and the organic growth of a seed. Within this educational landscape, the terms "child-led" and "adult-driven" emerge as vital elements shaping the learning experience.
Captured Moments #20
February 10, 2024 from
Hey friends, how are you all this Saturday? I've woken up in our cosy caravan on Brook Farm in Somerset. We return here each February for our first trip of of the year. It didn't go completely smoothly as we set up last night….but I'll tell you more about that on Tuesday along with a more about our trip. How has your week been? What are you guys up to this weekend? Tell me, I would love to hear.
How To Make Kids Spend Even MORE Time on Phones?
February 9, 2024 from Free Range Kids
The following note was passed along to us by a dad whose kids attend a public school in Texas. It says: “Parents we need your help in keeping our children safe at the playground after hours and on the weekends. It is important that children are supervised at all times.”
Flipping the Script
February 9, 2024 from
To truly comprehend unschooling, often referred to as child-led learning or synonymous terms, one must undergo a transformative shift in perspective. This entails momentarily setting aside preconceived notions about traditional education to embrace an alternative viewpoint. Unschooling challenges conventional educational structures, urging observers to release ingrained ideas about standardized curricula, fixed schedules, and predefined learning outcomes.
Mishmash of anti-capitalist parenting anarchist thoughts.
February 8, 2024 from
Prepping one’s house for sale does not leave one’s self much time for writing. But it does leave one’s self enough time for thinking. As such, here’s a random smattering of things that I’ve been thinking about in the last little while.
School Is Not As Enjoyable as It Should Be
February 7, 2024 from School Survival
Hey there, fellow school struggler. If you're reading this, chances are you've had more than a few rough days in the classroom. Let me start by saying this: your feelings are absolutely valid. You're not alone in feeling this way, and there's nothing wrong with you. The system just doesn't fit us, and that's okay.
Benefits of Keeping It Playful With Teens
February 7, 2024 from Raising Lifelong Learners
Remember when your teenager was a toddler, and playtime was an endless adventure? Just because they’re older now doesn’t mean that play has lost its value. In fact, engaging in age-appropriate play is a critical part of their growth and development, even during the teen years.
We Need a Social Model of Giftedness
February 7, 2024 from
Let’s Talk About Schoolhouse Giftedness. I took a simple intelligence test this week (the k-bit for my friends who know about psychometrics). It’s been a long time since I experienced the joy of flying through multiple-choice answers and tricky yet confined problem solving exercises. As Dr. Angela Lauria often says in the Autistic Culture podcast, I am a “linguistic Autistic” and words are my playground.
Unveiling Unique Gifts
February 7, 2024 from
In the quiet moments of deschooling, we find ourselves presented with a precious opportunity to pause, reflect, and redefine our expectations. It is within this space that we can begin to unearth the hidden treasures of each individual's unique gifts. Liberated from the confines of traditional structures, we embark on a profound exploration of passions, strengths, and intrinsic motivations.
Is homeschooling anti-feminist?
February 7, 2024 from
Hello friends, This is going to be a juicy one! Because whether you see yourself in feminism or not (and which kind of feminism you feel you’re part of), I think we do need to ask ourselves this question because the overwhelming majority of people who home educate their children are, in fact, women.
School Is Not the Only Way to Success
February 6, 2024 from School Survival
Hey there, fellow school-hater. If you're reading this, chances are you're feeling pretty down about the whole school situation. Trust me, I get it. The constant pressure, the rigid structure, the feeling of being trapped - it can all be overwhelming. But guess what? Your feelings are valid. You are not alone, and there's nothing wrong with you.
Empowering Independence
February 6, 2024 from
Raising children with a focus on freedom stems from the belief that cultivating independence and autonomy is crucial for a child's development. This approach acknowledges the significance of allowing children to explore, make choices, and learn from their experiences, all while instilling a sense of responsibility and respect for the freedoms of others.
Unschooling Adventures: A Day in the Life
February 6, 2024 from
Introduction: Unschooling, a form of homeschooling that prioritizes self-directed learning and real-life experiences, is gaining popularity as families seek alternative approaches to education. In this article, we delve into the daily rhythm of an unschooling family, exploring how their unique lifestyle blends seamlessly with the principles of self-directed learning and the entrepreneurial spirit.
Navigating the Secondary School Wobble:
February 6, 2024 from
Hey friends, During a weekend walk with my friends, we delved into life's ebbs and flows—the twists and turns our families and kids encounter. Home education, though a rewarding journey, often feels like uncharted waters. It struck me how many of us, in my conversations with friends and the broader home education community, are sensing burnout or noticing some teens feeling a bit adrift, craving wider friendships and fresh adventures.
Our Children Need Time to Play
February 5, 2024 from
There’s a lot said in schools about the importance of mastery learning and how children need to be made to practice in order to develop their skills. But there’s another very important stage of children’s learning, which, once children grow past it, can’t be repeated. It’s discovery learning. The sort of learning where children explore and ask questions incessantly. The sort of learning where they play.
Start with Facts and Curiosity
February 5, 2024 from Brave Writer
We believe we’re sharing facts, when in fact (ha!) we’re sharing interpretations of facts. Your child is angry. You say: “That video game is making you mad. Let’s take a break.” Your child is squirmy. You say: “Looks like you need a snack.” Your child falls and scrapes a knee. You say: “That must have hurt!”
Autism and Anxiety
February 4, 2024 from
One of the things I get asked about most is anxiety in autistic children and teens. It’s often an ongoing issue, and parents tell me they are frustrated because the rest of the world doesn’t recognise their child as anxious – and this makes things worse. They also tell me that mental health services will sometimes refuse to see their child because they say that the anxiety is ‘just part of their autism’.