Do We Need a Common Skillset to Live in Society?
How do you establish a common baseline as what skills are necessary to survive and contribute to society? Also, how do you determine how a person meets those criteria in a timely fashion so the system is efficient? I agree that the system does a disservice to...
How I am Planning Our Unschooling Year
I've already told you about what unschooling is to my family and why I feel the need to set up a plan for our year. This post will break out a few more nitty gritty details of how I'm hoping to accomplish a planned unschool year. Step 1: Figure out the boys' interests...
Word on Wednesday: Wisdom of the Young
Welcome to my Word on Wednesday post! This is a verse that I have been reflecting on. I used to be the "young" one that this verse talked about. I still am young, comparatively speaking, but having children has allowed me to see this in a different light. I am the...
Why I am Planning My Unschooling Year
Typically, the words "unchooling" and "planning" do not show up in the same sentence. So how can I claim to be an unschooler and still be scouring the internet for information on how to plan a homeschooling year? C is 5 this year and, even though kindergarten isn't...
Book Review: Planner Perfect
Title: Planner Perfect Author: Jenny Penton Publication Date: May 17, 2012 Price: $4.99 Place Acquired: Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle About the author: Jenny is a homeschooling mom of 8 who, while growing up, watched her mother's diligent use of a planner. Her...
Word on Wednesday: True Wisdom is Not Found in a Classroom
Welcome to this week's Word on Wednesday post! This is a verse that I'm reflecting on this week. It is a great reminder to me at this "back-to-school" time of year that neither my children nor I will learn true wisdom by sitting in a classroom. If we are open to the...
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