joining an unschooling list
Moose Springs Academy
It was asked why a person knowing that they are not an unschooler would join
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general and
just answer it with my own reasons.
I joined an unschooling list knowing full well I am not an
unschooler. So I'll explain why I joined this list. I have a wonderful
dear friend who is a fantastic unschooler and I appreciate her views on
things. Even though I don't want to follow in her footsteps, I like to
listen and apply some of her ideas. I've become more in tune with my
children and am letting go more. Because of being exposed to unschooling,
through her, I'm learning how to find more natural educational "moments" and
help further my own children's' natural interests.
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.
Just wanted to share my reasons.
Respectfully,
Sue
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general and
just answer it with my own reasons.
I joined an unschooling list knowing full well I am not an
unschooler. So I'll explain why I joined this list. I have a wonderful
dear friend who is a fantastic unschooler and I appreciate her views on
things. Even though I don't want to follow in her footsteps, I like to
listen and apply some of her ideas. I've become more in tune with my
children and am letting go more. Because of being exposed to unschooling,
through her, I'm learning how to find more natural educational "moments" and
help further my own children's' natural interests.
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.
Just wanted to share my reasons.
Respectfully,
Sue
pam sorooshian
On Oct 15, 2004, at 9:55 AM, Moose Springs Academy wrote:
-pam
National Home Education Network
<www.NHEN.org>
Serving the entire homeschooling community since 1999
through information, networking and public relations.
> Just wanted to share my reasons.Thanks. That was interesting. Good reasons, imo.
>
-pam
National Home Education Network
<www.NHEN.org>
Serving the entire homeschooling community since 1999
through information, networking and public relations.
Ren Allen
"It was asked why a person knowing that they are not an unschooler
would join
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general
and
just answer it with my own reasons."
I just wanted to point out, that I included those that wanted to
discuss unschooling in my question. If I didn't, my bad.
It seemed the person in question wasn't interested in discussing,
reading about or being an unschooler on any level...which is why I
posed the question.
It was interesting reading your reasons for being here...welcome!
I have to warn you though, once you start learning about unschooling
and questioning certain things, it can be infectious!:)
would join
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general
and
just answer it with my own reasons."
I just wanted to point out, that I included those that wanted to
discuss unschooling in my question. If I didn't, my bad.
It seemed the person in question wasn't interested in discussing,
reading about or being an unschooler on any level...which is why I
posed the question.
It was interesting reading your reasons for being here...welcome!
I have to warn you though, once you start learning about unschooling
and questioning certain things, it can be infectious!:)
[email protected]
In a message dated 10/15/2004 8:53:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
It was asked why a person knowing that they are not an unschooler would join
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general and
just answer it with my own reasons.
I joined an unschooling list knowing full well I am not an
unschooler. So I'll explain why I joined this list. I have a wonderful
dear friend who is a fantastic unschooler and I appreciate her views on
things. Even though I don't want to follow in her footsteps, I like to
listen and apply some of her ideas. I've become more in tune with my
children and am letting go more. Because of being exposed to unschooling,
through her, I'm learning how to find more natural educational "moments" and
help further my own children's' natural interests.
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.
Just wanted to share my reasons.
Respectfully,
Sue
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Sue, I think this is very cool. Even if you never intend to be an
unschooler, I think there are valuable things anyone could learn about trusting your
kids, responding to desires in kids, empowerment, etc. from unschoolers. It's
really clear that although you do not plan to unschool, that you respect it.
I'm glad you're here.
Kathryn
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[email protected] writes:
It was asked why a person knowing that they are not an unschooler would join
an unschooling list. I thought I would take that question in general and
just answer it with my own reasons.
I joined an unschooling list knowing full well I am not an
unschooler. So I'll explain why I joined this list. I have a wonderful
dear friend who is a fantastic unschooler and I appreciate her views on
things. Even though I don't want to follow in her footsteps, I like to
listen and apply some of her ideas. I've become more in tune with my
children and am letting go more. Because of being exposed to unschooling,
through her, I'm learning how to find more natural educational "moments" and
help further my own children's' natural interests.
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.
Just wanted to share my reasons.
Respectfully,
Sue
**************************
Sue, I think this is very cool. Even if you never intend to be an
unschooler, I think there are valuable things anyone could learn about trusting your
kids, responding to desires in kids, empowerment, etc. from unschoolers. It's
really clear that although you do not plan to unschool, that you respect it.
I'm glad you're here.
Kathryn
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[email protected]
In a message dated 10/15/2004 1:00:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
moose-springs@... writes:
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.<<<<,,
Fine reasons to be on an unschooling list----but beware----we *might* just
convert you! <g>
The problem isn't lurkers who want to learn more; it's those that would like
to insist that giving reading assignments and forcing algebra on children is
unschooling. Or who insist that a child can be 'behind'. Those are problems
on an unschooling list. BUT great converations can pop up due to them! <g>
Glad you're here, Sue. Enjoy lurking---and feel free to ask
questions---whenever!
~Kelly
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moose-springs@... writes:
I know not to talk about curriculums and schedules here. This is
another reason why I DID join. Many other "homeschooling" lists talk about
curriculum subjects and I'm just seeking a list where people share HOW they
and their children learn "outside" of school and/or without it. I'm
interested in hearing more real life examples and apply some of "your" ideas
to my life and enrich my children's
childhood. When my daughter wants to learn something on her own I want to be
able to post to the list and ask for ideas to help her pursue her interests
naturally.<<<<,,
Fine reasons to be on an unschooling list----but beware----we *might* just
convert you! <g>
The problem isn't lurkers who want to learn more; it's those that would like
to insist that giving reading assignments and forcing algebra on children is
unschooling. Or who insist that a child can be 'behind'. Those are problems
on an unschooling list. BUT great converations can pop up due to them! <g>
Glad you're here, Sue. Enjoy lurking---and feel free to ask
questions---whenever!
~Kelly
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