Unschooling - Page 9

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Too "school" for unschooling? started by lauriem33 (2/19/11 at 6:31pm) 1 2 3	I think you are being intuitive about your child's education.... 3/15/11 at 8:57am by Lainie Liberti	42	2,337
8 year old doesn't like anything anymore... started by onatightrope (3/12/11 at 4:22pm)	This too shall pass. It's possible that she could be a bit... 3/12/11 at 9:54pm by habitat	5	841
hsing 2 vs 3 started by EU mama (3/10/11 at 10:22pm)	We have 3 kids- 10, 8 and 4. When my first two were as young... 3/12/11 at 9:03pm by onatightrope	6	315
Great post about late readers and unschooling started by Whistler (3/9/11 at 10:53am)	The one issue I've had to deal with with unschooling is this... 3/10/11 at 2:45pm by Niamh	4	623
What to read? started by thelocknestmother (3/8/11 at 7:22am)	sandra dodd's big book of unschooling is pretty good, as is... 3/8/11 at 6:50pm by lgyre	2	181
Unschooling and Identity started by Dar (2/21/11 at 9:23am)	(no title) 3/7/11 at 7:48pm by PreggieUBA2C	16	865
I don't know what to title this and I do this every year, sorry started by annakiss (1/14/11 at 10:47am) 1 2	Fair enough. When times are hard though, facilitating children... 3/7/11 at 7:47pm by annakiss	28	1,967
behavior issues we have never had before - too much idle time? started by cheery (2/18/11 at 8:02pm)	Just popping in to say that things have improved considerably,... 3/6/11 at 12:16am by cheery	9	539
adults who were unschooled as children started by skeptifem (1/6/11 at 9:58pm)	When I was a kid I don't think my parents had heard of... 3/5/11 at 7:15pm by marzipan84	16	2,397
HSing the gifted child, classical vs. unschool, PA requirements? started by Galatea (1/31/11 at 7:29am)	I don't have too much to add since my kids are pre-school... 3/4/11 at 10:54pm by lgyre	7	618
What types of food should you provide and a question about transition from total control to no... started by saabgirl88 (2/24/11 at 12:19pm)	Thanks so much! 3/3/11 at 11:59am by kaismum	9	423
Looking for unschooling penpal in US for nearly 7yo son (in UK) started by Justine (2/26/11 at 2:20pm)	No problem, :). 3/3/11 at 10:57am by Wildflowers	5	362
Games and Cool Things for Kindy-2nd Grade started by LuxPerpetua (1/31/11 at 5:11pm)	There's a company called SmartGames that makes awesome 1... 3/1/11 at 4:47pm by pianojazzgirl	6	635
laws on unschooling in NC? started by mamaharrison (2/25/11 at 8:39pm)	thanks! 2/26/11 at 3:01pm by mamaharrison	2	845
I hate it when people ask what grade my kids are in started by pinky (10/5/10 at 12:43am) 1 2 3	Of course! :-) 2/24/11 at 6:56pm by NellieKatz	45	3,231
Can you help me find...? started by healthy momma (2/22/11 at 11:16am)	I definitely think following your child's lead is very... 2/23/11 at 11:26am by healthy momma	4	176
Changing Educational Paradigms started by annakiss (2/21/11 at 1:09pm)	I read his book, "The Element." My favorite idea in the book... 2/21/11 at 10:14pm by SundayCrepes	3	312
unrealistic expectations of self started by lightinmyhands (2/15/11 at 7:01am)	I wanted to remind you that even if she is a needy 19 month... 2/21/11 at 7:34pm by canadiangranola	12	533
introducing myself started by fancymud (1/28/11 at 1:57pm)	Hey, I'm new as well. I've been lurking for a while and think... 2/20/11 at 11:35pm by Kalani	3	329
Is Anyone Unschooling Teenagers? started by A_Random_Phrase (1/22/11 at 3:03pm)	Yep, Jake is turning 14 in April. He's been through some... 2/20/11 at 5:42pm by Kalani	9	1,138
Peter Gray: "Amy Chua Is a Circus Trainer, Not a Tiger Mother" started by Lillian J (2/17/11 at 12:22pm)	I love Peter Gray! He's the Dr. Sears of unschooling. ;-) 2/19/11 at 9:34pm by Piglet68	5	781
How do I know whether I will have patience and drive to unschool my child? started by go_blue (2/10/11 at 11:16am)	It just comes down to this basic question - how can we grow... 2/17/11 at 11:16pm by annakiss	9	747
4 yo interested in reading started by simple life (1/25/11 at 4:58pm)	Have you tried www.starfall.com? 2/16/11 at 9:58pm by SundayCrepes	7	349
Life Rocks! Radical Unschooling Conference started by LeslieB (2/1/11 at 6:05pm)	Hi Leslie, I am speaking at this conference. What more would... 2/10/11 at 7:04am by BabyBurkeSmit...	5	634
Is juggling it all the only way? started by WCM (1/26/11 at 7:59am)	OP, I really, really relate. Although my kids are younger,... 2/9/11 at 11:25pm by Reha	18	935
We are official started by MarineWife (2/3/11 at 7:02am)	That's how I feel, no more info than is required by law. I am... 2/5/11 at 11:42am by MarineWife	7	445
Introduction :) started by Delicate (2/2/11 at 1:53am)	Welcome. I just started hanging out here recently, as well. I... 2/4/11 at 2:40pm by A_Random_Phrase	2	204
dd becoming one of those unschooling night owls started by rumi (1/5/11 at 12:25am)	Sounds like you've found a good solution, or at least on your... 2/3/11 at 9:39pm by Delicate	16	893
Unschooling teleconference with Pat Farenga, who knew John Holt started by NellieKatz (1/29/11 at 10:45am)	I see it, but it costs $10 per speaker. 2/1/11 at 9:20pm by A_Random_Phrase	5	278
Fostering self-discipline started by boysmom2 (1/20/11 at 4:43pm)	This has been an educational thread to read. I do feel... 1/25/11 at 4:20pm by A_Random_Phrase	15	806
Other kids getting DD (2.5) excited about school.. help started by WindyCityMom (9/9/10 at 1:59pm) 1 2 3	Ha! I did this with dd#2 in kindergarten and she lasted one... 1/21/11 at 10:36pm by A_Random_Phrase	58	3,413
New at this started by luv bein a mama (1/19/11 at 3:27pm)	I second checking out Sandra Dodd's Unschooling website, it's... 1/21/11 at 5:41pm by riccalo	8	343
waldorf inspired unschooling? started by mommysherry (11/15/10 at 11:24am) 1 2 3	BTW: DH said I was nuts for making him naked (i brought out... 1/20/11 at 8:02pm by greenacresmama	43	5,643
It's 8 pm, my Dd starts college tomorrow and... started by UnschoolnMa (1/2/11 at 8:18pm)	Sounds really good. I know people go through these things at... 1/20/11 at 6:43am by purslaine	7	613
This is so not working. started by minkajane (11/28/10 at 1:58pm)	If your son is only five, I wouldn't be worried about testing... 1/18/11 at 8:22pm by A_Random_Phrase	18	1,756
How can I approach these situations in a "Radical Unschooling" manner? started by WindyCityMom (1/17/11 at 8:56am)	Those are all normal three-year-old behaviors. To touch on the... 1/18/11 at 2:50am by sublimeliving	9	551
Do you have a plan? started by whiteisle (1/9/11 at 10:29am)	I worked long and hard as a single mom to set up a (small but... 1/17/11 at 1:40pm by incorrigible	10	503
overwhelm started by lightinmyhands (1/5/11 at 1:46pm)	I think it's hard to remember that 6 is still really young. ... 1/17/11 at 7:42am by pinky	14	547
reluctant to go to class, happy while there ... started by cheery (12/8/10 at 6:17pm)	Yeah the quality of the lessons isn't always that great. DS... 1/17/11 at 5:23am by Needle in the...	6	389
How to facilitate an interest in reading for the very young? started by SpiderMum (1/13/11 at 7:59pm)	Reading of course! If you watch tv, I am a big fan of Word... 1/14/11 at 10:25am by unruly3	7	237
totally need encouragement!!!!!!! started by mamamoogs (1/11/11 at 5:05pm)	Feel free to have curriculum or books of any kind as long as... 1/12/11 at 11:03am by UnschoolnMa	3	309
Life of Fred started by rumi (1/1/11 at 9:29pm)	Thanks for all the encouragement. I have ordered the... 1/11/11 at 8:19pm by rumi	4	423
Video Games started by rjruiz_415 (12/6/10 at 12:34pm)	I agree 100% 1/11/11 at 6:38pm by Mamato3wild...	18	938
Great "math doodles" videos!! started by NellieKatz (1/10/11 at 4:55pm)	Cool :) Like the speaker. 1/11/11 at 8:42am by UnschoolnMa	1	197
Unschooling Around the World-postcard exchange started by WuWei (2/20/09 at 10:42am) 1 2	We have 470 unschooling families trading postcards. Join us! Pat 1/9/11 at 8:13am by WuWei	20	2,116
She's not reading...and I'm discouraged and scared started by Island Mommy (9/7/10 at 1:36am) 1 2	I'm having trouble posting so I'll try this right quick: ... 1/8/11 at 3:14pm by Pookietooth	24	2,364
anyone elses 6 yr old not reading started by mamamoogs (9/26/10 at 6:28pm) 1 2	I found this book interesting, Misdiagnosis and Dual... 1/8/11 at 8:56am by 4evermom	29	2,353
Unschooling STUFF started by OnEarth (12/5/10 at 8:31am)	I am sure I am stating the obvious....but here goes. Books.... 1/5/11 at 8:22am by campbellsoup	8	710
Unschooling a language you don't speak fluently yourself? started by sapphire_chan (10/12/10 at 4:25pm) 1 2	Very cool! Did you see the link above where you can find... 1/2/11 at 11:48am by sapphire_chan	21	1,259
family on my back about reading - help! started by vegetalien (12/27/10 at 7:10pm)	My eldest, 8 yo ds, does not read independently. My Mom (his... 1/1/11 at 9:37pm by greenthumb3	7	461