New to the unschooling
leisurethymeherbs
Okay, after nine years of homeschooling we are starting the
unschooling method. We have just begun the "deschooling", yet I am
not real sure what we are doing with this or how we go about starting
unschooling when the deschooling is completed. This could get really
confusing. I am reading lots of books that have been recommended to
me, as well as old post here and other forums, along with articles on
the web trying to understand it all. However, it is very
overwhelming. I have two teenagers, 17 and 13 and we are all excited
about this new way of learning, yet full of questions. After years of
giving the work for the to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on
what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? Or do I
suggest topics for them and provide the materials as they first begin
and then go from there. Any help with these questions would be much
appreciated. Thank you
unschooling method. We have just begun the "deschooling", yet I am
not real sure what we are doing with this or how we go about starting
unschooling when the deschooling is completed. This could get really
confusing. I am reading lots of books that have been recommended to
me, as well as old post here and other forums, along with articles on
the web trying to understand it all. However, it is very
overwhelming. I have two teenagers, 17 and 13 and we are all excited
about this new way of learning, yet full of questions. After years of
giving the work for the to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on
what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? Or do I
suggest topics for them and provide the materials as they first begin
and then go from there. Any help with these questions would be much
appreciated. Thank you
Ren Allen
" After years of
giving the work for the to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on
what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? Or do I
suggest topics for them and provide the materials as they first begin
and then go from there."
Neither and both.:)
What you do now, is declare a vacation. You pretend that school does
not exist. You choose to do the things you all love to do when you're
"off".
Watch movies, play games, check out new places, do whatever brings the
family and individuals JOY. In short, live your lives. Forget about
school and learning and just LIVE.
Within good living, comes learning. But you don't need to worry about
it or focus on how to make it happen, it's a side effect of a life
lived well.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
giving the work for the to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on
what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? Or do I
suggest topics for them and provide the materials as they first begin
and then go from there."
Neither and both.:)
What you do now, is declare a vacation. You pretend that school does
not exist. You choose to do the things you all love to do when you're
"off".
Watch movies, play games, check out new places, do whatever brings the
family and individuals JOY. In short, live your lives. Forget about
school and learning and just LIVE.
Within good living, comes learning. But you don't need to worry about
it or focus on how to make it happen, it's a side effect of a life
lived well.
Ren
learninginfreedom.com
Pampered Chef Michelle
On 4/8/06, leisurethymeherbs <leisurethymeherbs@...> wrote:
self-discovery. Deschooling evolves into unschooling. So as they deschool
and get comfortable with unschooling they are going to start venturing out
on their own. Where you come in is when they say, "I'm bored." That's when
you can offer suggestions. Start with the question, "What is it you want to
do?" If they still say "I don't know" then offer a suggestion such as "Do
you want to create something or be entertained or be physical?" From there
you can narrow down what it is they want. My teen goes through periods
where she will say she is bored and what she really means is that she is
restless. She needs to go outside and do something physical or she needs to
create. Static activities aren't working for her such as reading, games,
tv.
Have you had the Teenage Liberation Handbook recommended yet? It's a good
read for all of you!
--
Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
Ask me how you can save 60% on some of our most favorite products!
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>The simple answer is yes. Both. The more complex answer is working towards
> However, it is very
> overwhelming. I have two teenagers, 17 and 13 and we are all excited
> about this new way of learning, yet full of questions. After years of
> giving the work for the to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on
> what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? Or do I
> suggest topics for them and provide the materials as they first begin
> and then go from there.
self-discovery. Deschooling evolves into unschooling. So as they deschool
and get comfortable with unschooling they are going to start venturing out
on their own. Where you come in is when they say, "I'm bored." That's when
you can offer suggestions. Start with the question, "What is it you want to
do?" If they still say "I don't know" then offer a suggestion such as "Do
you want to create something or be entertained or be physical?" From there
you can narrow down what it is they want. My teen goes through periods
where she will say she is bored and what she really means is that she is
restless. She needs to go outside and do something physical or she needs to
create. Static activities aren't working for her such as reading, games,
tv.
Have you had the Teenage Liberation Handbook recommended yet? It's a good
read for all of you!
--
Michelle
Independent Kitchen Consultant #413652
The Pampered Chef
850-474-0817
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/michellelr
Ask me how you can save 60% on some of our most favorite products!
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>>After years of giving the work for them to do, do I now wait for them to come to me on what they want to do and then provide the tools to learn it? >>I'd suggest you just think of this deschooling time as a vacation. What would you do with the kids if your home was a hotel and your town was brand new to you? Maybe they'd want to hang out in the room for awhile. Maybe swim a little. Maybe read a fun trashy novel. Play some video games? A leisurely lunch? A stroll through downtown? A movie? A tourist trap?
It doesn't matter exactly what you do. You just need to relax and get in vacation mode. Once you can get to that state of mind, the ideas for even more exciting, interesting, fun and creative things will bubble up from all of you. But you've got to relax first. School and school at home puts a strain on family relations and a person's ability to think for themselves. Give yourselves some time to rediscover your passions.
--
~Mary
http://zenmommasgarden.blogspot.com/
"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the
green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly
alive."
~Thich Nhat Hanh
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