The unschooled version of a 10th-grade-ish curriculum plan for 2015-16
We don’t do grade levels, but if you’re wondering what radical unschooling 10th grade-ish style looks like, here’s our 15-year-old daughter’s plan.
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Unschooling: Our August 2014 adventures
Here’s a look at what the Conciliottoman family has been doing, radical unschooling style, in August 2014: books, movies, a trip to Pittsburgh, an alpaca show, the 4-H Fair and more.
The unschooled version of a ninth-grade-ish curriculum plan for 2014-15
We don’t do grade levels, but if you’re wondering what radical unschooling 9th grade-ish style looks like, here’s our 14-year-old daughter’s plan.
The power of words: Unschooling language arts
As part of an iHomeschool Network series in January 2014, we’re sharing how our radical unschooling family “teaches” – or, really, learns – language arts, math, science, history and fine arts. Today, find out how reading, writing, spelling, grammar and comprehension happen in our lives.
From beakers to boron: Best resources for studying chemistry and the periodic table
One of the “learning kicks” we’ve been on this year has been chemistry, specifically its history (from alchemy to the present) and the periodic table. Here are some of the coolest books, movies, trips and more we’ve incorporated into our learning!
Our radical unschooling "school supply" must-haves: Technology, travel, toys and more
Radical unschooling is awesome. We don’t require a lot of “school supplies” in a traditional sense, but there are some must-haves we count on.
The unschooled version of an eighth-grade-ish curriculum plan for 2013-14
We don’t do grade levels. We don’t do textbooks. Here’s our unschooling plan for what we might do in what is something like our “eighth-grade” year.
A birthday celebration: Small steps and giant leaps from Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong would have celebrated his 83rd birthday on Aug. 5, 2013. He passed away in 2012, but his legacy still teaches us much about exploration.
A birthday celebration: Learning about Annie Oakley, a wonderful woman of the Wild West
Annie Oakley was born Aug. 13, 1860, and her story remains fascinating even more than 150 years later. Here’s a look at Annie in celebration of her birthday month!
10 great books about learning from life
These 10 books about learning from life and the philosophy of education should challenge and inspire you no matter your family’s learning style – homeschoolers, public-schoolers, parents of toddlers or teens.