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. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘examples of unschooling’
Our Life Learners
There is family. And then there are friends who feel like family. And while nothing can replace family, nothing can compare to such good friends. Such good friends, in fact, it takes a full four times to say goodbye.
Saying goodbye to the Life Learners just plain sucked. We’ve been with our local unschooling group for [...]
Lotus and the Golden Pearl: A Review
Libby Pink, the author of Lotus and the Golden Pearl: A Young Girl’s Peace Odyssey, sent us this book to read and review. The book is about a young girl, Lotus, and her adventures with the animals on the island of Meris. When she arrives on the island, much against her will, the animals explain [...]
Lessons with GG
We all call my grandma, GG, standing for Great-Grandma. Have I mentioned that? I’m sure I have. I’ve probably also mentioned how incredibly special GG is to us. She’s one of those people I’ve never seen grumpy, or impatient; who always has something kind to say or love to share.
Zeb’s always enjoyed plunking around on [...]
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 [...]
