Since I made the switch to unschooling, I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around what an unschooler should really be like. I’ve always been one to overanalyze things, so it comes as no surprise to me that this has been weighing on my mind. After reading several books and hundreds of blogs, I still wasn’t able to come up with any definitive answer…until I took a look right around me.
So, though opinions are sure to differ, I’ve come up with attributes I feel a ”star unschooler” would be sure to possess.
– A love of reading
– Innovation with objects on hand
– A willingness to help with household duties
– A love of exploration
– A love for science
– The ability to stay busy
– Lots of creativity
– And most importantly, a love for life
What do you think? Have I missed anything?
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I found your post at the Hip Homeschool Hop. I love your post! We’re not unschoolers but it’s something I’ve thought about. I love the way your put it here 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you! I actually subscribe to your blog, and I really value your insights, so this is a big compliment!
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I had never heard of ‘unschooling’. My sons attended public schools and thankfully are now middle aged men. Well maybe not so much middle-aged but grown. I am raising two grands and they go to public school as well. I haven’t a problem with how anyone choses to school their kids. Your all look happy, healthy, and very creative!
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Forgot I wanted to leave you my link as well!
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Beat you to it! I’m one of your subscribers!:-)
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I love to see fun in learning. I also know my kids have a short memory and when we do fun in learning for them it’s great when they have a bit of a recall. Like if we did something spontaneous, and I want them to keep it within their memory, we expand on with with projects that encourage them to dig deeper. I believe ‘unschooling’ means learning the same things everyone else does, but in different and creative ways. However, a key to retaining it, pushing it further is directed projects and creations that make kids retain the true lesson in the fun. Thanks for sharing, I’m visiting from ‘List It Tuesday’
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You’re exactly right. I love finding activities that coincide with their favorite things. Thanks for stopping by!
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