Now that I am about finished with home schooling, I'm doing some research on unschooling. I like it. I am tired of making my kids learn useless things they hate and passing up what they love in order to do it. Hannah knows grammar and can write, likes to read, does math, and enjoys American history. She tests very high on her California Achievement Tests. At sixteen we are finally at the point where I can legally stop reporting her to the school district. Although we aren't quite ready to toss the books, we are ready to put a bit more effort into pursuing the things she really loves, and I am ready to chase after some of those dreams I have put off for so long.
The List I wrote three years ago and put on the shelf is ready to be taken down, dusted off, and delved into. Our weekend excursion is not the only inspiration. That unschooling book has me doing some thinking for myself too. First on my list is to work on writing a manuscript for a picture book. I have some rough ideas, a ready audience to test my stories on, and a young daughter who also likes to write. Maybe we can actually keep each other inspired. So, while I'm still alive and kickin', I am going to get to work on that Bucket List. It's not too long and so complicated that I can't do at least part of it. Wish me luck!
I wonder if I would ever be ready for unschooling! Probably not b/c I love textbooks. But I would enjoy just following rabbit trails when we found them. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe there is a special treat to being the baby of the family? ♥
You go, Martha!! I can't wait to see your book!
ReplyDeleteSo, there's a time when homeschooling ends?! Unschooling sounds like the perfect thing for you guys. And me when the time comes, if I can learn to let go a little!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your NY trip. I'm so glad you had such a good time, I thought you'd like it. Thank you for going to the ramble :), and I am glad you made it home. Maybe I will see you tomorrow at soccer.