I guess the biggest question to ask is: what is unschooling? There are so many different ways of explaining this concept. Some would say-we do not use 'any' form of schooling, and let the kids guide themselves. Others would just say they go against the norm, and avoid using 'textbooks' for teaching tools, but still guide their kids into 'learning through life'.
What are we?
I would say I am in the middle on this one. Why am I not posting as often? Well, for the most park it could be because I have nothing to post! We do not use workbooks/pre-made sheets...somedays we use the computer...how to record that info???
I apologize I've been off this long. It doesn't mean we haven't been learning, just in different ways!
Here to begin:
I read a GREAT book the other day!
The Myth of Ability, by John Mighton. The book inspired the curriculum they now use for math in Canada! I love his concept (he was a tutor) and am looking forward to using that for Rachel in math next year. Gracie will start traditional math around grade 3 or 4 also. I am hoping to use the same program.
The interesting part is how he taught the math. He taught math to kids that were supposed to be in grade 7, but were in grade 3...and got them up to grade level in like..a year!!! When he grew with his reputation, a third grade teacher asked him to help teach his class the same thing he'd been teaching these grade 7 kids, he did-and it worked! He gave them the grade 7 test in fractions, and they passed!! Every one!!!
This isn't an advanced curriculum, but instead of moving quickly ahead, as most curriculums do (as I was told this by the writers) they review one or two grades behind so the kids won't forget the concepts.
What are we?
I would say I am in the middle on this one. Why am I not posting as often? Well, for the most park it could be because I have nothing to post! We do not use workbooks/pre-made sheets...somedays we use the computer...how to record that info???
I apologize I've been off this long. It doesn't mean we haven't been learning, just in different ways!
Here to begin:
I read a GREAT book the other day!
The Myth of Ability, by John Mighton. The book inspired the curriculum they now use for math in Canada! I love his concept (he was a tutor) and am looking forward to using that for Rachel in math next year. Gracie will start traditional math around grade 3 or 4 also. I am hoping to use the same program.
The interesting part is how he taught the math. He taught math to kids that were supposed to be in grade 7, but were in grade 3...and got them up to grade level in like..a year!!! When he grew with his reputation, a third grade teacher asked him to help teach his class the same thing he'd been teaching these grade 7 kids, he did-and it worked! He gave them the grade 7 test in fractions, and they passed!! Every one!!!
This isn't an advanced curriculum, but instead of moving quickly ahead, as most curriculums do (as I was told this by the writers) they review one or two grades behind so the kids won't forget the concepts.
Here are some pictures of what has been going on!!
They built a new park in Lakleand
Common Ground Park
Colette 'loves' the swing
Colette, Gracie going down the slide
Colette
Rachel got her hair cutThis is Gracie and Colette playing, "Hungry Hippos."
We have a thick curtain..so not much light comes in the house...:( it's a little dark. I bought this at a garage sale for $1, Colette 'loves' it!!
Here we are at our new park, "Common Ground Park" in Lakeland
Our Park:) Isn't it great!! anyways, more photos on my facebook:)
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