As Unschoolers our children choose what and when they want to learn something. We never force learning because we have found that our children learn better, and are happier when they get to decide what it is they want to learn about. Their love of learning blossomed when we got out of their way and let them take the lead in their education. This post may contain affiliate links. … [Read more...] about A Doctor Who, Paleobiology, and Minecraft Kind of Week
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Making Nature Fairies
This week the children and I decided to make nature fairies as a welcome to the coming of fall. We saw a post about making them at Twig and Toadstool and the kids loved the idea. With the first cool nights and the leaves changing colors, this is a great time for collecting items outdoors. First we went on a nature hike and found pine cones, acorns, rocks, sticks and leaves. … [Read more...] about Making Nature Fairies
Harry Potter Day Activities for Kids
On Friday morning our son, Gabriel, woke up and proclaimed the day to be Harry Potter Day. Now, internationally, "Harry Potter Day" is on May 2nd, but in our home it was September 4th. Gabriel declared that we could only do Harry Potter themed crafts, experiments, movies, books, etc. Normally we don't do "themed crafts." Can you imagine my mad dash for Pinterest? Thank goodness I found a … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Day Activities for Kids
A Week in the the Life of Unschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. We've had a great couple of weeks here in Georgia. The weather has been slightly cooler and the humidity has been really low. If you've ever been to the South then you know what a blessing … [Read more...] about A Week in the the Life of Unschoolers
Our Edible Plant Hike
On Friday I took our son, Gabriel, on a hike with a group of other homeschoolers. This hike was led by a Ranger and was going to cover the native edible plants in our area. We arrived at the Chattanooga River Environmental Education Center a bit early so we meandered around the pond until the others arrived. We had to watch our step because the ground was covered in duck poop, but the … [Read more...] about Our Edible Plant Hike
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Last week we were on our eight day vacation at the farm in Tennessee. This week, we are back home in Georgia. We got back home Sunday evening and had a grand time unpacking the car. If you have ever traveled with children then you can imagine how messy the vehicle was. We took it to the car wash station and gave it a good bath and vacuuming. My son, Gabriel, began his … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Exploring Polymers with Tinker Crate
This week my son, Gabriel, received his Tinker Crate subscription box. There is something about getting a package in the mail addressed to you personally that is exciting. This package contained all of the items needed to experiment with Polymers...while sitting on my counter. This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my … [Read more...] about Exploring Polymers with Tinker Crate
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. This week was full and I found that I lost track of time quite a bit. Of course, I never mind losing track when we are out in nature. We hiked some familiar trails this week and one new … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. Oh my gosh folks, this has been such a busy week! We converted our sunroom/lego room into Gabriel's bedroom. It was easier moving all of our furniture instead of trying to move all of his … [Read more...] about A Week in the Life of Unschoolers
Green Kid Crafts Box
This post contains affiliate links to Green Kid Crafts Box. I will receive a small compensation if you purchase anything through my links. I only promote items that my family or I have used personally and have enjoyed. This week my son received a new subscription box that he has wanted to try out. The Green Kid Crafts Box is a Science/Stem/Craft subscription for children ages 6-10 … [Read more...] about Green Kid Crafts Box