Words, Words, Words
How we use words with our children affects their future and our present, so be joyous but careful with your parenting word-power!
"Teaching" prevents an understanding of "Learning"
"Socialization" vs. socializingI LOVE the bit about "socialize" as a transitive/intransitive verb! I adore Sandra's specific use of grammar, and using it as a window into how we think. It is delightful because so many of us USE grammar without KNOWING grammar, so to have it parsed can be surprising and enlightening. comment by Colleen
This is quiet, at first. Breathe a couple of calming breaths while you wait, perhaps. It's only 16 minutes long.
Socialization, from The Unschooling Life Podcast: Notes and links from the day, introducing and crediting Ben Hewitt, Renee Cabatic, Sandra Dodd, and Nikiah Childs. |
English — oddities, trivia and mysteries
Seeing Children without Labels
Beliefs, and when it matters what people believe, for unschooling discussions
The danger of "Lazy" and other thoughts
Phrases to hear and avoid, when you find you're repeating what the voices in your head are saying
More thoughts about those Voices in your head
English sounds and writing Reading and the Alphabet (with happy videos)