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tara.mama.wendy. We were unschoolers from the beginning and didn't know it... it took three months of my son being in kindergarten for us to figure that out. Every day, I wake up thankful for the choice to keep my kids at home, to watch them stay happy, to see their love of life intact.
We wake up slowly, head into the kitchen, and gather around our long oak table. Our days aren't perfect blogginess all of the time, but there are always moments of gratitude, moments of beauty, moments of grace. We spend lots of time in that kitchen, lots of time in the garden, lots of time on the trails surrounding our Marin County house. My boys are nature sponges- finding salamanders, climbing trees, fishing, camping, usually found outside and dirty. I'm a newly obsessed knitter, and a lover of all things domestic. Puttering in the kitchen is my idea of fun. Dadda runs a bar in San Francisco, and our family loves the city life, as well. We love it all, and we're so lucky to have discovered a supportive local community, as well as a supportive online one. I invite you to take a peek into our daily lives, and I'm eager to take a peek into yours!
Cassi is a mom and former educator who has come to the conclusion that unschooling is the best way forward for her son and future children. Though her son Wesley is still "pre-school age," she considers him an unschooler and discusses her philosophies, experiences, and research on her blog unschoolingblog.com. She is passionate about being a mom and providing a life of freedom for her children.
After receiving her Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and then teaching in high school, Cassi thought that there must be a better way for children to learn organically. Her first stop was democratic or free school, as exemplified by A.S. Neill's Summerhill in Suffolk, England. If a school must exist, then this is the best kind. In fact, for parents who want to umschool, but can't afford to have one parent at home, a democratic or free school would be the best alternative. As she was researching this type of schooling, Cassi stumbled upon the Unschooling principles and hasn't looked back since. She and her husband are excited to be able to offer their children the benefits of unschooling.
An unschooling lifestyle is a life full of wonder. Children, otherwise known as us when we're young, lead lives full of wonder. They approach life with wonder.
I wear pajamas to the grocery store, have only one pair of shoes, and never use makeup. Gone are the days when my appearance mattered (for keeping a job, finding a mate, etc.) Heck, I haven't worn a bra in years. Comfort is my primary concern when it comes to clothing. (Even my fashionista daughters prioritize comfort over sparkle.)
Beyond the freedoms in daily life, unschooling gives me a greater purpose. It gives me a way to help make the world a better place.
In the absence of school, what do children do? They play. That is, they do what brings them joy. They do what calls to them. They do what they need to do to get from point A to point B, learning useful skills along the way.
The unschooling approach to life, in general, describes the way we learn naturally when left to pursue our own personal interests. As unschoolers, we own our interests–our passions, dreams, and goals–and also the responsibility for pursuing and attaining them. We respond to our desires and go after our dreams with enthusiasm.
Unschooling parents and their children live and learn together, helping each other, making discoveries, solving mysteries, and sharing adventures. Are you ready to have some fun?
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