Posts under ‘Organic Learning’

The Good, The Bad and The Funny

I have no idea how to start this post, other than to say it’s all catching up to me. I’ve been tired and sluggish since we arrived and am so thankful we’re staying with friends while we all acclimate. No plans, no sightseeing; just hanging out. It’s a nice way to ease ourselves into things. [...]

Zeb Reviews: Time4Learning

Time4Learning contacted us about doing a review of their site. We don’t follow a curriculum or do things because we feel they are “educational” (because what isn’t?) but  Zeb wanted to do this for the monetary compensation they offered.
This is the honest review from a 10 year old autodidact:
He logged in and seemed to grasp [...]

Unschooling and Young Eagles

I get doubtful sometimes. We fall into our routine (or out of it) and I wonder if we’re on the right track. I remind myself I’d have these same doubts if Zeb were in school, excelling or not. But still they creep in on occasion, usually during a lull.
I’ve come to see our lives and his [...]

Blooming

Where has my week gone? I construct 100 mental blog posts, only to have my days slip away before I find the time to sit. I’ve spent my time elsewhere instead, trying to meander through my fast-paced days and focusing on the things that bring me joy. It’s been the kind of week that has made [...]

Cake Experiments

Zeb called me on my cell while I was out: Hi, Mom.
Me, clearly not talking on my cell while driving: Hey babe. What’s up?
Zeb: I wanna make a cake. Is that okay?
Me: When is cake making not okay?
Zeb: I mean, we have all the ingredients and stuff?
M: Dude. Who’s mom am I? Of course.
Z: Okay, [...]