Posts by: April Duke
While some unschoolers are adamantly anti-curriculum, I like to weave interesting curriculum into our lives and use it as it benefits us. Usually this means taking it at a slower pace than what is recommended and skipping parts that don’t work for us. Last year, our lives seemed like they could use a little more [...]
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As parents, our lives seem unnecessarily fearful. We’re always afraid that our children will fall “behind” other children. Tommy could speak in full sentences at 18 months old, but Emily just says a few words at that age. What’s wrong with her! (Insert wailing and hand wringing here) The plain truth is that all children [...]
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Just ask my kids and they’ll tell you, my favorite “go-to” activity for developing real-world skills is cooking. Cooking combines, reading, math, and the ability to follow detailed instruction. As a bonus, they end up having so much fun, they don’t realize they’re actually learning. Do: Have everyone wash their hands first. Make sure little [...]
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Whether you homeschool or unschool, you’re probably looking for fun, free things to do this summer! Here are some activities to consider. Some are pure fun, and others will have your kids learning even if they don’t realize it.
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Nothing is more frustrating than having your baby try to communicate a need to you, but having absolutely no idea what he’s trying to tell you! I have found that baby sign language is a fantastic way to become further in tune with your baby’s needs. While every baby is different, most babies have the [...]
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