Blog Posts on unschooling

Unschooling and Catholicism - Yes, it's possible! by Teacher Mama Tina on Feb 16, 2012I don't define myself strictly as an unschooler since we've been attempting to use a curriculum lately, but during the earlier days of homeschooling, I didn't realize that we were actually unschooling in a way. Now, for those of you who may be t...

Using Planned Spontaneity by Creative Hemispheres on Nov 26, 2010The Whole Child Healthy Planet Curriculum of GVS is designed so that the homeschool family can work together to find relevant activities based on the recommended readings and lessons for the child to work on. The Spawn has a great time brainstorming...

Philippine Homeschooling DIY and Accreditation by Creative Hemispheres on Dec 5, 2009As a follow-up to a post I had previously written about Homeschooling in the Philippines, I have been doing some more research into the topic as I play with the thought of homeschooling the Spawn next year. The decision is still up in the air and on...

Write Right Tips for Lefties by Creative Hemispheres on Nov 21, 2009For the past few grading periods, I have been getting comments from the Spawn’s teachers that he needs to improve his handwriting. I have never really been strict about the neatness of his handwriting because I didn’t want to discourage...

Writing Right Tips for Lefties by Creative Hemispheres on Nov 21, 2009For the past few grading periods, I have been getting comments from the Spawn’s teachers that he needs to improve his handwriting. I have never really been strict about the neatness of his handwriting because I didn’t want to discourage...

Homeschooling in the Philippines by Creative Hemispheres on Sep 15, 2009I admit I am tempted by the idea of homeschooling my Spawn. Tuition fees for private progressive schools cost a fortune and, sad to say, the quality of education he would get at a local public school will simply not cut it. I have not quite crossed...

Homeschooling in the Philippines by Creative Hemispheres on Sep 15, 2009I admit I am tempted by the idea of homeschooling my Spawn. Tuition fees for private progressive schools cost a fortune and, sad to say, the quality of education he would get at a local public school will simply not cut it. I have not quite crossed...

note to myself as we unschool by Project Homeschool | Relaxed. Sonlight. Philippines. on Feb 21, 2008Mary Hood, author of the book The Relaxed Home School, said this. I hope it speaks to everyone out there especially those who are burnt-out about homeschooling. "You are a mom, not a teacher; you are a dad, not a principal; you are a family, not a sc

no structure but still learning by Project Homeschool | Relaxed. Sonlight. Philippines. on Feb 11, 2008So I trashed our daily schedule (academic wise, that is) and stuck to our morning routine of BBBB (Breakfast, Brush teeth, Bath, Bible/Devotions). We still have read-alouds at night and sometimes Math when he feels like it. The rest of the day he's f

the balancing act by Project Homeschool | Relaxed. Sonlight. Philippines. on Feb 7, 2008I miss unschooling. I'm saying this because for the past months (except for the frequent extended holidays that we normally have) I noticed how much of a "structure monster" I've become. Our philosophy of non-coercion and non-grading h