Table of Contents
Exploring
the Slow Lane
by
Deb Baker
A family slows down and enjoys the benefits of exploring the world at
their own pace.
Nurturing Children's Natural Love of
Learning
by Jan Hunt
Jan Hunt of The Natural Child Project
outlines several principles of organic learning.
My Six-Year-Old's Math
Problem
by Rebecca Trotter
A mother examines the workbook her
son uses and considers the uses of math in his everyday life.
DELVING IN: A Cache of
Learning
by Susan Martin
A family's geocaching experiences
and how to get involved with this adventurous "treasure" hunting
phenomenon.
A Balancing Act
by
Kris Bordessa
"It took a long time for me to realize that my success as a
homeschool parent would require a much bigger adjustment than simply staying at home with
the kids. My priorities would need to change if I was going to be present as a parent,
rather than a housemaid."
The Young Adventurers
by Angelina Hart
Two young children explore Japan, and a mother discovers it's
the little things that can make life seem truly exotic.
Unschooling and
Self-Worth
by Shana Ronayne Hickman
"For us, one of
unschooling’s greatest benefits is its natural reverence for a child’s
self-worth. Rather than imposing our own structure on our children’s education, it
necessitates that we trust our children and help them find and follow their own interests,
forge their own paths, and pursue their own dreams."
Beauty and Balance
by
Miranda Demarest
"Unschooling seems to me to be the recognition of life as
a series of moments you only get once, and the vow to do them right the first time."
Detrimental Schooling: How Traditional
Education Harms Children and Society
by Laurie Couture
Laurie
Couture of ChildAdvocate.org
reviews the historical origins of our modern public schools and lists the problems
associated with institutional education.
Favorite Fascinations
Reviews of unschooling resources.
Who Knows
a poem by
Dayna Martin