Exploring Alternatives: Unschooling
I’ve never used a curriculum. I tried Muzzy once. It bored my kids faster than I could say gracias. I’ve… more
Read MoreWhen There’s More Than One: Sibling Solutions
April 10th is National Sibling Day, something I only remember when people post photos of their siblings on social media… more
Read MoreStrewing in Your Homeschool
No matter what style of homeschooling you subscribe to, strewing is an effective means of engaging your children in self-directed… more
Read MoreHomeschooling with Minecraft: From Chaos to Complete Curriculum
“Mama, when can I get Minecraft? All my friends have Minecraft!….” (pause 5 minutes) “What about now, can I have… more
Read MoreFun with Fluency: What Is It and Why Do We Need to Teach It?
What does fluency mean and why is it important to actively teach it to readers? If someone is a fluent… more
Read MoreApplying to Selective Colleges as an Unschooler
As a homeschooler, I didn’t always know I wanted to go to college. Actually, I spent most of my grade… more
Read MoreDeschooling: What Is It, and Why Should You Do It?
When families come to me wanting to leave traditional school and “come to the dark side,” my first bit of… more
Read MoreChanging our Homeschool Reading Lists to Recognize Other Voices and Experiences
Building stronger critical thinkers in my children is the goal I have for my family. I am an analyst, and… more
Read MoreI’m a Homeschooling Noob
My kids and I have embarked upon our first year of homeschooling. The journey actually started in 2018, when my… more
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