100 Activities to do with your kids - that are Free!

Make your own cloud viewer with this easy Cloud Spotting Learning Tool! A wonderful weather craft for preschoolers and elementary kids.

Looking for Native American crafts for kids to celebrate Thanksgiving or Indigenous Peoples' Day? Check out this easy spin drum craft!!

I know... unschoolers around the world read the title and say, "Huh?" WHY is Sue talking about this? I'll tell you why....

Now that summer has said farewell, we were anxious to try out this fun, sensory craft project that we can actually use to decorate the garden as it slips into autumn mode. For this project we used …

Once you've entered the radical world of unschooling you realise that, even in this passionate movement of families raising their kids without school, rules or curriculum there is an even more extreme version of it! So let's begin with the definition between unschooling and radical unschooling. What unschooling means? There are many definitions of unschooling.

Unschooling ideas for the 2023-2024 school year: resources and collaborative plans for grades 8, 6, 4, 1 and Pre-K.

You and your kids will love having these unschooling supplies on hand to give your learners the freedom to experiment, research, and explore!

Unschooling Mom2Mom helps parents who are unhappy with their child's current educational choice learn more about their homeschooling options. Get one-on-one coaching or join the creating confidence membership group for support on your unschooling path.

Unschooling, a term coined by educator John Holt, is a unique approach to education that places children at the center of their learning journey. It encourages them to explore their interests, pass…

Why should you unschool? There are so many reasons to unschool! Unschooling is a way of life that homeschooling families can enjoy together.

As a mother of two, I embarked on a journey to provide the best education for my children. Initially drawn to homeschooling, I stumbled upon the wonders of unschooling – a concept that intrig…

Whether it's using leaves, twigs, rocks or flowers passed their prime, here are 30+ nature crafts to do with kids of all ages!

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Unschooling science happens naturally and is rooted in curiosity in our home.

Hey fellow unschooling families! As we eagerly prepare for another enriching year of child-led learning, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement and curiosity for the journey ahead. Unschooling …

As a mom with a master’s degree in child development, my journey into unschooling has been a fascinating exploration of unconventional education. Unschooling, often misunderstood, goes beyond the b…

I've got another homeschooling day in the life for you today! This DITL was totally impromptu, my kids have been oozing creativity lately and I wanted to

Inspire creativity with this homemade kaleidoscope kids craft. It is a fun project to work on with preschoolers and the perfect family activity.

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Added 7/30/17: You asked for it … You got it! Another Year of Homeschool Crafts is ready for the 2017-18 school year. Go HERE to check it out! I am the Queen of Good Intentions. Every new school year I decide that THIS is going to be the year when we do weekly homeschool crafts. My youngest [...]

What is unschooling? Why should you do it? How do you do it? What should you read? We’ll talk about all that today and give you resources to help you start.

How does unschooling spelling work? Learn ways unschooled kids pick up on spelling naturally, resources if they don't, & lots of reassurance.

Deschooling definition: planned period of adjustment a child needs when transitioning from public school to homeschool. Understanding how long it takes and why the deschool process has major, necessary benefits in helping a child decompress and successfully prepare for switching to home school and formal school work. Get tips for de-schooling, learn how to start homeschooling with deschooling, the difference between deschooling vs. unschooling and more!

If you're thinking about unschooling, read what experienced parents have to say.

Welcome to a peek into our homeschool/life! The weather was finally warm enough that we were able to spend a lot of the day outside, I've been waiting for

What is unschooling? Do unschoolers turn out okay? Unschooling is a popular approach to homeschooling. It's not a method; it's more a view on how kids learn. Read some unschooling success stories!

What is unschooling? Unschool is often considered a homeschool method, but it is really a natural way of learning for children based on child-led learner-chosen activities (not following any curriculum) and allows student interests and natural curiosities to drive learning. It's an alternative to traditional school and homeschooling and allows children to control their own education and trusts kids to follow a learning instinct. How does unschooling work and unschooling examples...

Unschooling vs homeschooling: five core beliefs about children and learning compared and contrasted to help you understand the difference.

This list of fun unschooling activities includes things you can do as a family or to help your child follow their interests.

Thaumatropes are a simple craft that kids will enjoy making - and they will be amazed at the visual effects when the spinning pictures merge! The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! Have you ever heard of a Thaumatrope? Here's what Wiki has to say: A thaumatrope is an optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. A disk with a picture on each side is attached to two pieces of string. When the strings are twirled

Learn from a real-life unschooling parent about what unschooling is and how to unschool your kids. Get an insider’s peek into a day in the life of an unschool family’s routine, and planning process. What

Here is what a typical day looks like for our unschooling family. Currently, I "unschool" our kids ages 6, 4, and 2. The 6 year old does the most "formal" activities, if you could even use such a strong word :) The other two kids mostly play all day long but often want to be involved in our formal learning times. So here is our winter unschooling kindergarten routine:7-9:30- The kids are usually all awake by 6:30 or 7:00 AM. They spend this time getting ready, eating breakfast and playing. Somet

OK! You've decided to unschool. But now you're wondering what exactly is the plan here? You're in the right place - Sue can help!

Unexpectedly home with your kids for a few weeks? Please, don't do school at home. You have a unique opportunity to give them the best education of their lives!

If you're curious about the concept of child-led education and its benefits, this post has tons of helpful unschooling tips for parents!

It seems like a very long time since I last wrote a blog post. Maybe you were beginning to think I'd abandoned my blog. Could I have gone off to do something completely different? No, I still here! I've just been spending a lot of time working on my unschooling books instead of blogging. So

What is unschooling and how does it compare with homeschooling? Is it educational neglect and unparenting, or a brilliant methodology we should adopt?

Hey fellow unschooling families! As we eagerly prepare for another enriching year of child-led learning, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement and curiosity for the journey ahead. Unschooling …

An epic collection of the best nature crafts and nature activities for kids of all ages! Fun nature crafts that get kids outdoors and engaging with nature!

When it comes to writing, I am an unschooler. That doesn't mean I don't teach writing, far from it, instead I have found a way to inspire my kids to want to write... find out how!