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In a message dated 9/1/02 11:00:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
<< So, now I'm here wanting to unschool (think I'm the one that needs the
"unschooling" though...my dd pretty much knows how) >>
Welcome Robin, that is SO true. It's us, as the parents, that need to change
our thinking for unschooling to work. Children are born curious and eager to
learn about their world. They don't have the school mindset baggage to
lose.They're just themselves, living each day for the moment.
Let your children be your example, get in touch with the passions you have
and go with it!! Sounds like you're on the right track.
Ren
[email protected] writes:
<< So, now I'm here wanting to unschool (think I'm the one that needs the
"unschooling" though...my dd pretty much knows how) >>
Welcome Robin, that is SO true. It's us, as the parents, that need to change
our thinking for unschooling to work. Children are born curious and eager to
learn about their world. They don't have the school mindset baggage to
lose.They're just themselves, living each day for the moment.
Let your children be your example, get in touch with the passions you have
and go with it!! Sounds like you're on the right track.
Ren
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In a message dated 9/2/2002 10:59:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
starsuncloud@... writes:
questioned...me taking it to unschooling, well...anyone know of a book (less
is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical," linear,
standardized mind?
Thanks,
Robin
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starsuncloud@... writes:
> Welcome Robin, that is SO true. It's us, as the parents, that need to changeThank you. Just wish dh was on same track. Homeschooling is
>
> our thinking for unschooling to work. Children are born curious and eager
> to
> learn about their world. They don't have the school mindset baggage to
> lose.They're just themselves, living each day for the moment.
> Let your children be your example, get in touch with the passions you have
> and go with it!! Sounds like you're on the right track.
>
> Ren
questioned...me taking it to unschooling, well...anyone know of a book (less
is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical," linear,
standardized mind?
Thanks,
Robin
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achisms5
>...anyone know of a book (lesslinear,
> is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical,"
> standardized mind?I don't know of a specific book or article, but one thing that may
help is get "The Unschooling Handbook". At the back they have little
blurbs about the contributers to the book. I was struck by how many
of the people have backgrounds in science and engineering fields.
Also, there are plenty of quotes from people like Thomas Edison and
Albert Einstein about how they felt school was a hinderance.
Mary
Kelli Traaseth
Just wanted to also greet the newbies! I am also just starting and my husband sounds very similar and comes from a large family of public school teachers, including his father. I just keep putting little quotes and excerpts up on the refridge, table.... where ever I think he might see them. Like right now , the quote from Linda Dobson is up. So far he has been pretty receptive, I think it is such a jump for some people tho', to me its makes so much sense, Unschooling that is. I think if I gently ease him into the thought it will be just fine.. I just have to be patient like she(Linda D.) says, I think both of you who just introduced yourselves are on the right track. I love seeing so many people new, it gives me faith that more and more people will see the logic of our ways!!
I have to say that this is the first fall that I havn't been a basket case, gee, just happens to be the first fall we've unschooled. Usually the stress of school starting up practically shuts me down, not this year! I have fibromyalgia, (can never spell it) and the stress of school really was horrible. When I was young and now as a parent. Can't wait for everyone else to go tho' and we can go out and really enjoy our life. It is so good to be home with my kids!
Loving unschooling, especially during fall in northern Minnesota!
Kelli
robin9700@... wrote:In a message dated 9/2/2002 10:59:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
starsuncloud@... writes:
questioned...me taking it to unschooling, well...anyone know of a book (less
is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical," linear,
standardized mind?
Thanks,
Robin
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I have to say that this is the first fall that I havn't been a basket case, gee, just happens to be the first fall we've unschooled. Usually the stress of school starting up practically shuts me down, not this year! I have fibromyalgia, (can never spell it) and the stress of school really was horrible. When I was young and now as a parent. Can't wait for everyone else to go tho' and we can go out and really enjoy our life. It is so good to be home with my kids!
Loving unschooling, especially during fall in northern Minnesota!
Kelli
robin9700@... wrote:In a message dated 9/2/2002 10:59:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
starsuncloud@... writes:
> Welcome Robin, that is SO true. It's us, as the parents, that need to changeThank you. Just wish dh was on same track. Homeschooling is
>
> our thinking for unschooling to work. Children are born curious and eager
> to
> learn about their world. They don't have the school mindset baggage to
> lose.They're just themselves, living each day for the moment.
> Let your children be your example, get in touch with the passions you have
> and go with it!! Sounds like you're on the right track.
>
> Ren
questioned...me taking it to unschooling, well...anyone know of a book (less
is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical," linear,
standardized mind?
Thanks,
Robin
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In a message dated 9/2/2002 5:06:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kellitraas@... writes:
Amy (who is busy making copies of the new Reader's Digest homeschool article
and passing it around to family members.)
Amy Kagey
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kellitraas@... writes:
> I just keep putting little quotes and excerpts up on the refridge,Which quote is that?
> table.... where ever I think he might see them. Like right now , the
> quote from Linda Dobson is up.
Amy (who is busy making copies of the new Reader's Digest homeschool article
and passing it around to family members.)
Amy Kagey
<A HREF="http://www.ubah.com/ecommerce/default.asp?sid=Z0939&gid=462366"> </A>U<A HREF="http://www.ubah.com/ecommerce/default.asp?sid=Z0939&gid=462366">sborne Books Online Catalog</A>
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where
there is no path and leave a trail."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kelli Traaseth
The quote was one from this list yesterday,
"Your efforts may, at first, seem more like scrap lumber randomly scattered across the vast universe that is your child rather than a remarkable structure you watch rise, floor by measureable floor. But the Eiffel Tower didn't appear overnight, and the most beautiful cathedrals of the world took decades to complete.
It helps to think of yourself not as "teacher" the way you remember it, but like the supplier whose purpose is merely making sure the builder - your child - can get his hands on the necessary materials when he needs them. Be happy when you make any sale, however modest. The true architect will use the materials in his own way, in his own time.
Schools force a child into using his limited resources today. "Build a bird house, "they demand, "so that we may count how many sticks you've collected."
At home there's no need for immediate "proof". Be patient. Don't measure. Who can say what exquisite masterpiece your child will shape and build from the scraps tomorrow - or ten years from now? The more he collects, the greater the structure he's capable of building. And when that structure is life itself, don't settle for a bird house today. Trust you'll find a castle tomorrow.
Simply provide the materials."
from The Art of Education Linda Dobson
Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier.
Kelli
amycats2@... wrote:In a message dated 9/2/2002 5:06:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kellitraas@... writes:
Amy (who is busy making copies of the new Reader's Digest homeschool article
and passing it around to family members.)
Amy Kagey
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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where
there is no path and leave a trail."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"Your efforts may, at first, seem more like scrap lumber randomly scattered across the vast universe that is your child rather than a remarkable structure you watch rise, floor by measureable floor. But the Eiffel Tower didn't appear overnight, and the most beautiful cathedrals of the world took decades to complete.
It helps to think of yourself not as "teacher" the way you remember it, but like the supplier whose purpose is merely making sure the builder - your child - can get his hands on the necessary materials when he needs them. Be happy when you make any sale, however modest. The true architect will use the materials in his own way, in his own time.
Schools force a child into using his limited resources today. "Build a bird house, "they demand, "so that we may count how many sticks you've collected."
At home there's no need for immediate "proof". Be patient. Don't measure. Who can say what exquisite masterpiece your child will shape and build from the scraps tomorrow - or ten years from now? The more he collects, the greater the structure he's capable of building. And when that structure is life itself, don't settle for a bird house today. Trust you'll find a castle tomorrow.
Simply provide the materials."
from The Art of Education Linda Dobson
Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier.
Kelli
amycats2@... wrote:In a message dated 9/2/2002 5:06:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kellitraas@... writes:
> I just keep putting little quotes and excerpts up on the refridge,Which quote is that?
> table.... where ever I think he might see them. Like right now , the
> quote from Linda Dobson is up.
Amy (who is busy making copies of the new Reader's Digest homeschool article
and passing it around to family members.)
Amy Kagey
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there is no path and leave a trail."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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In a message dated 9/2/2002 11:05:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
robin9700@... writes:
as logical and linear as you can get, so she can explain in HIS terms! ! <g>
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Kelly
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robin9700@... writes:
> Thank you. Just wish dh was on same track. Homeschooling isHow about an unschooling conference featuring Joyce Fetteroll?---just about
> questioned...me taking it to unschooling, well...anyone know of a book
> (less
> is more!) or article of some sort that speaks to the "logical," linear,
> standardized mind?
>
>
as logical and linear as you can get, so she can explain in HIS terms! ! <g>
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In a message dated 9/2/02 4:57:22 PM Central Daylight Time, amycats2@...
writes:
Thanks!
~Nancy
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writes:
> Which quote is that?What issue of Reader's Digest has a homeschooling article?
> Amy (who is busy making copies of the new Reader's Digest homeschool
> article
> and passing it around to family members.)
> Amy Kagey
Thanks!
~Nancy
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**I just keep putting little quotes and excerpts up on the refridge,
table.... where ever I think he might see them. Like right now , the quote
from Linda Dobson is up. **
That exerpt is from Linda Dobson's book "The Art of Education" which I think
EVERYBODY here should immediately read if they haven't already. It's all
about why, not how.
I'm pleased to know that the things I'm putting in the Unschooling.com Online
News are touching a chord with folks. :)
If you're not currently getting the News and would like to see the current
issue, send an email to newsletter@... with your request.
Deborah A Cunefare
Unschooling.com Online News editor
table.... where ever I think he might see them. Like right now , the quote
from Linda Dobson is up. **
That exerpt is from Linda Dobson's book "The Art of Education" which I think
EVERYBODY here should immediately read if they haven't already. It's all
about why, not how.
I'm pleased to know that the things I'm putting in the Unschooling.com Online
News are touching a chord with folks. :)
If you're not currently getting the News and would like to see the current
issue, send an email to newsletter@... with your request.
Deborah A Cunefare
Unschooling.com Online News editor
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In a message dated 9/2/02 5:15:34 PM, kellitraas@... writes:
<< Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier. >>
Someone did. I wish I had, but it was a better and better-prepared person
who did so.
<< Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier. >>
Someone did. I wish I had, but it was a better and better-prepared person
who did so.
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In a message dated 9/2/2002 10:35:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Dnowens@... writes:
The general idea is teaching parents of ps kids how to do some of the things
homeschoolers do....apparently we are considered A+ parents. There are quotes
from Linda Dobson and David Albert and it includes very positive statistics
on homeschooling.
Amy Kagey
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- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Dnowens@... writes:
>It's September 2002 and the article is something like Secrets of A+ Parents.
>
> What issue of Reader's Digest has a homeschooling article?
>
The general idea is teaching parents of ps kids how to do some of the things
homeschoolers do....apparently we are considered A+ parents. There are quotes
from Linda Dobson and David Albert and it includes very positive statistics
on homeschooling.
Amy Kagey
<A HREF="http://www.ubah.com/ecommerce/default.asp?sid=Z0939&gid=462366"> </A>U<A HREF="http://www.ubah.com/ecommerce/default.asp?sid=Z0939&gid=462366">sborne Books Online Catalog</A>
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where
there is no path and leave a trail."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Kelli Traaseth
Oops....I guess it was Deborah!
Kelli
SandraDodd@... wrote:
In a message dated 9/2/02 5:15:34 PM, kellitraas@... writes:
<< Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier. >>
Someone did. I wish I had, but it was a better and better-prepared person
who did so.
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Kelli
SandraDodd@... wrote:
In a message dated 9/2/02 5:15:34 PM, kellitraas@... writes:
<< Isn't it great? I think Sandra posted it earlier. >>
Someone did. I wish I had, but it was a better and better-prepared person
who did so.
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In a message dated 9/3/02 7:06:08 AM Central Daylight Time, amycats2@...
writes:
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writes:
> It's September 2002 and the article is something like Secrets of A+ Parents.Thanks Amy!
>
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Betsy
**
How about an unschooling conference featuring Joyce Fetteroll?---just
about
as logical and linear as you can get, so she can explain in HIS terms! ! **
Oh, yeah. And Joyce's post are very calm and clear. You can find a lot
of very valuable, rational Joyce explanations on the unschooling.com
message boards if you search for them.
Betsy
P.S. There is a section on the unschooling.com message boards about
"Dealing with Reluctance" with a specific subsection about reluctant husband.
How about an unschooling conference featuring Joyce Fetteroll?---just
about
as logical and linear as you can get, so she can explain in HIS terms! ! **
Oh, yeah. And Joyce's post are very calm and clear. You can find a lot
of very valuable, rational Joyce explanations on the unschooling.com
message boards if you search for them.
Betsy
P.S. There is a section on the unschooling.com message boards about
"Dealing with Reluctance" with a specific subsection about reluctant husband.
[email protected]
In a message dated 9/3/2002 12:50:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ecsamhill@... writes:
going nuts.."listen to this quote; listen to this other quote.....". I
probably sound like that CHarlie Brown teacher after a
while...Bwabwabwabwabwabwa.....:o)
Thanks,
Robin
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ecsamhill@... writes:
> P.S. There is a section on the unschooling.com message boards aboutOh, I did go there and found a few articles. I was highlighting away and
> "Dealing with Reluctance" with a specific subsection about reluctant
> husband.
going nuts.."listen to this quote; listen to this other quote.....". I
probably sound like that CHarlie Brown teacher after a
while...Bwabwabwabwabwabwa.....:o)
Thanks,
Robin
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