Julie Gibbons
Published: 2020-07-03
Total Pages: 78
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So your parents want to try unschooling. Well, what in the world is unschooling?!? Unschooling, which is sometimes called child-led, or interest-led learning, is essentially when the student, that's you, learns through normal day-to-day activities, as well as through following the things that interest you. Think of it this way: Learning doesn't stop when you graduate from high school or college. So how do adults learn? They learn through their daily activities, through their jobs or careers, through their hobbies. Essentially, they figure out what they need or want to learn, and then they go for it. Sometimes they hire an instructor or teacher, sometimes they find friends to hold them accountable, and sometimes they just spend time watching YouTube videos, reading blogs, or books on the subjects that interest them. There's really no end to the different ways an adult can learn. And the same applies to you! Regardless of age, we all learn through life. It's just that there are seasons where most people, namely children, spend a large amount of time in school, where a teacher (or in reality, the school "system" which includes the government as well as school boards) decide what you should know, and then proceed to give you that information. But for whatever reason, your parents have decided that YOU should be in charge of what you learn. While it may seem daunting at first, it's actually not as hard as it may seem. You see, children who are going to a traditional school are ALSO teaching themselves. The kid getting straight A's? She's CHOOSING to pay attention and to learn what the school is encouraging. The kid who is failing geometry? Well, he may actually just be CHOOSING not to focus his attention on geometry right now. And that's okay. With unschooling you can use: a stack of books, magazines, atlases audible or electronic books YouTube videos or blogs movies and documentaries online courses or academies maps, dictionaries, encyclopedias friends and family members and so many other resources and turn it into a personalized curriculum that you WANT to learn. This handbook is an activity book and a daily journal that allows you to have a customized education! Having self-led learning is VITAL right now as parents balance working from home WHILE trying to educate. This is an excellent way to help you develop your talents and interests while deepening your knowledge of topics that are meaningful to you. Included in this journal: How to create a curriculum for five subjects/topics Reading Log Resources Log Questions Log Daily Summaries, Daily Art and Journaling Habit Tracker This curriculum handbook is wonderful for unschoolers, eclectic learners, delight-directed homeschoolers, and busy families. It could also work well during Summer, Spring and Winter breaks! What are you waiting for? Scroll up and BUY NOW!