Why video games are vital to education
What can video games teach us about HOW we learn? And why are games of all types – not just “educational” ones – so important to learning? Hear our story.
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A birthday celebration: Talking about the controversial music of Eminem
In honor of rapper Eminem’s October birthday, learn more about him and his music and some of the issues it raises.
Into the Matrix with Keanu Reeves
Learn about Keanu Reeves, star of The Matrix trilogy, as well as some of the philosophy behind the series, in this homeschooling unit study from Unschool Rules.
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.
A day in the life of radical unschoolers
So what does a “normal day” look like for radical unschoolers? While there isn’t much of a normal, here’s a look at some of the things we do frequently.
What our introverted family needs you to know
What does it mean to be an introvert? It’s more than being “shy,” and it’s not a less-desirable personality type by far. See what makes our family tick.
How we deal with critics of our radical unschooling lifestyle
Critics of radical unschooling sometimes challenge both our learning style and our parenting style. Here’s how we respond!
Quotes by great mathematicians and scientists
In a new series on Unschool Rules, every Tuesday, we’re going to feature thought-provoking quotes by great mathematicians and scientists to inspire your family’s learning explorations.
Mom learns, too: How I’ve gone back to college (sort of) to study astrobiology
Unschooling parents learn too – in fact, our job is in large part to be interestED and interestING. I’ve been taking an amazing free online course in astrobiology. What are you interested in today?
Saying yes to multi-colored rice (and multicolored hair)
We said yes to blue streaks for our 12-year-old daughter Ashar’s hair, as well as to making some more rainbow rice!