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180 Days of Unschooling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teresa Sep 8, 2011. 5 Replies 3 Likes
Hi, everyone. I'm going to go ahead and add my project here. I'm documenting 180 learning moments in my 5 year old unschooler's life to parallel the 180 days of kindergarten that most 5 year olds are…Continue
Generational Qualities and RU Kids
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra Dodd Jan 8, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My husband and I got to talking about this the other day. He had recently read a handful of articles that described generational qualities and trends--Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, millennials,…Continue
How do you know when it IS addiction?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teresa Dec 18, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I'm thinking here of the TV and food variety, though I'm just as inexperienced with any other thing that a person can become addicted to. And I'm wondering when exactly a parent knows his or her son…Continue
When the kids recover before you do...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Briand Dec 12, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I take care of three schooled kids (9, 7, and 5) after school along with my two (5 and 2). Today, we went to the museum, and had a tough time. In various turns, and for various reasons, we were all…Continue
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Teresa replied to Erica D.'s discussion Doing enough?"Erica, I had to double check that *I* hadn't written this post about a year and a half ago, and that someone else hadn't just revived it!
It does feel weird at first. I think I got fixated for a while on trying to make sure I…"
Riitta Sutinen replied to Teresa's discussion 180 Days of Unschooling"I thought the drawings in the shower were priceless. Thank you for sharing your blog.
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laura bowman replied to Teresa's discussion 180 Days of Unschooling"but be really careful with it as it can be harsh on skin, especially if you are sensitive."
Teresa replied to Teresa's discussion 180 Days of Unschooling"Alex, thanks! I tried washing soda today to no avail, so back to the store we'll go!"
Alex Polikowsky replied to Teresa's discussion 180 Days of Unschooling"On day three : try using MR Clean Magic Eraser!!! It works wonders for stuff like that!
Good luck and pretty cool!
Alex"
Teresa posted a discussion180 Days of Unschooling
Hi, everyone. I'm going to go ahead and add my project here. I'm documenting 180 learning moments in my 5 year old unschooler's life to parallel the 180 days of kindergarten that most 5 year olds are beginning this time of year. I'm five days in so far, and I hope to end more or less at the end of spring/beginning of summer. http://honeyhousekindgarden.blogspot.com/ Thanks for looking! See More
Teresa replied to Melissa Dunn's discussion Advice on 3-year old's refusal to have hair washed..."I wanted to offer a different suggestion, something to throw in the pot.
There was a good discussion here a while ago about hygiene. If I remember correctly, many contributing parents decided to just let it go. There was a lot of…"
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Funschoolers of Northwest Arkansas
A support group for unschoolers in the northwest Arkansas area. Let's live, learn, grow, do, and be. Together.See More
Candice Sisemore replied to Teresa's discussion parents whose young kids like computer war games, what can you tell me?"IMPRESSED! he is the master of the fake death lol!!!"
Candice Sisemore replied to Teresa's discussion parents whose young kids like computer war games, what can you tell me?"Hey Teresa! I work at a great independent bookstore that sells these genius 3D bookmarks that look like a bird flying, or a squirrel eating a nut. I brought one home for Arlo. Imagine my surprise when he pretended it flew through the air, slit his…"
Meredith replied to Teresa's discussion parents whose young kids like computer war games, what can you tell me?"Again, I think it is a troubling error to fail to realize the significant influence popular culture (music, film, video games, TV etc) has in determining the kinds of activities and interests our children have.
The purpose of unschooling,…"
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- what does "radical unschooling" mean to you?
- Radical Unschooling is what you might be doing if you mix the following, in and around your family:
Space (real and metaphorical)
Resources
Freedom
Support
Love
Respect
and a willingness to question your habits in light of the above.
- how long have you been unschooling or homeschooling?
- I've been reading about and researching and trying and watching and waiting to see unschooling in earnest since the summer of 2007.
- first names of children
- I have a boy born in November, '05, and another born in January, '09.
- a little about me
- I have an extremely low caffeine tolerance. I camp, hike, sew, knit, take pictures, garden and read. I am fascinated by fertility. My favorite tea is Chamomile. I don’t like to drive at night. I like writing letters. I eat leafy greens. I used to wear size 7 1/2 shoes, but now I wear 8’s. I don't travel particularly often, but I love doing it. I practice personal politics. I do yoga from time to time. I walk my dogs almost every night. I talk to my houseplants. I have freckles. I collect feathers. I’m allergic to cats. I have nightmares about killer whales. I carry a pocket knife. I believe in collectivity and positivism, but I spend a lot of time alone in doubtful mind. I want to keep bees and chickens in the near future. I work in an after-school program, and I bring my boys with me. I believe in magic and souls. My sisters are both beautiful. I bite my nails. I’m a Sagittarius with a Taurus moon. My favorite number is 11. I have faith in a handful of things. And I have grand plans to hike the Appalachian Trail someday.
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Saturday football
Posted on October 2, 2010 at 3:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
LSU's on TV, the potato salad's done been ett, and my sock isn't knitting itself. I'm going to join the daddy and the older boy in the living room cheering on the purple and gold, or at least doing his special cheer with him when they score. It's a good one--a rolling of fists, then a hands-up RAWR, followed by open-hand claws grabbing the open-hand claws of a family member, and another RAWR.
I hope he remembers Saturdays in the fall with the windows open and the kitchen…
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- At 11:00pm on May 25, 2011, Candice Sisemore said…
- Hey! How are things going? Are you still unschooling?
- At 10:18pm on February 7, 2011,
lifeAgift said…
Teresa. Please know that others on this forum share views similiar to Jeff's and would also have a "mama freakout" moment under similiar circumstances. Allow your intution a chance. Children are BE-ings in this workshop called life and while it would be awesome if we could all thrive in the freedom of doing whatever we want whenever we want ... boundaries are important! Additionally, some of us don't live with the privledge of simply "trusting that our male children are not stereotypes".
- At 7:32am on February 7, 2011,
Jeff Nall said… - Teresa, sorry that your discussion topic has blossomed into what seems to be a full-blown war of the apparently "established" radical unschooling opinion and my own contrasting view. My initial response was inspired by one thing: mine and my wife's concern about what you expressed in your post. I find it further disturbing that others responded to you by writing off your concerns as "mamma freakout" etc. In the same way we confront conventional schooling we must also confront the dominant pop-culture trends in our society that promote violence, sexism, and war. In short, I just wanted to offer a different perspective. And if you'd like to further discuss the issue or would be interested in some resources let me know. Best wishes to you and your family!
- At 9:47pm on July 10, 2010, Candice Sisemore said…
- Woody and Arlo! so cool!
- At 9:29pm on July 9, 2010, Candice Sisemore said…
- My good friend Jasmine did it! She almost always makes my kids awesome and inspired birthday cakes! And Arlo's cakes are inevitably superheroic in nature!
- At 12:10pm on July 7, 2010, Candice Sisemore said…
- love the pics!
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