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Jennifer Varela commented on Michele James-Parham's group Keystone State Radicals

"It's my daughter who is 9 :-) We didn't do the standardized testing this year, I didn't give the sd a grade, I just said she was 8. If they press me, I'll just tell them she wasn't in 3rd, 5th or 8th…"

Jul 1, 2011

Jennifer Varela commented on Michele James-Parham's group Keystone State Radicals

"Renee, I have a 9 yr old who doesn't read yet. This was our first year reporting (you only have to report when the child is age 8 at the beginning of the school year). There are unschooling friendly evaluators. I was planning…"

Jul 1, 2011

Jennifer Varela commented on Michele James-Parham's group Keystone State Radicals

"me, too. Friend me, or I'll search for you there. :-) (if that's OK)"

May 17, 2011

Jennifer Varela commented on Michele James-Parham's group Keystone State Radicals

"I'd join in on a meet up as well. I'm in pgh...Carnegie area. I'm also doing a portfolio for the first time. It's not as bad as I thought it would be, but, I still rather wish I didn't have to do it at…"

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what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?: Radical Unschooling means to me, creating a joyful and peaceful life full of interesting things and opportunities.

how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?: I started learning about Unschooling when my daughter was 2. She is now 8.

first names of children: Kira is 8
Luke is 5

a little about me: Ohh, I have to put something. I'm not good at these things where I need to talk about or describe myself. Hmm..I'm a stay at home, unschooling mom of two children. I live in Pittsburgh. I'm not good at keeping up with message boards.

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Video Games

Posted on February 24, 2009 at 4:24pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Video games in our household have evolved naturally. My husband is an avid gamer. Since he was a little boy he loved playing video games. I never did, but, I also don't have any negative association with them. We currently have an Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, plus the handheld systems, a Game boy (original) and Nintendo DS. I don't know If they are considered on the video game spectrum, but, we also have a Leapster, Pixter and V.Smile. The kids' favorite are their DSs. DH prefers his Xbox360 and uses… Continue

20 questions

Posted on August 9, 2008 at 6:31pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

I asked Kira these questions I stole from Viki

1. What is something that Mom always says to you?

Be Careful

2. What makes Mom happy?

Kisses and hugs

3. What makes Mom sad?

If the house isn't clean

4. How does Mom make you laugh?

When she tickles me

5. What was Mom like as a child?

Just like me

6. How old is your Mom?

90… Continue

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At 7:47pm on August 1, 2008, Michele James-Parham said…: It's been an awesome resource for me and others.

I moved what you posted in the Keystone State group. I started an Introduction discussion and reposted your words there. Check it out and add a little intro or be lazy and link to one somewhere else!