Changes

November 30th, 2006

There have been lots of changes around here….I started a new job in July that has really taken most of the creativity that I possess (not a lot). On top of that, we started a streaming kids’ music station which has grown to take a lot more time and energy than I expected it to.

My 8-year old has rebelled at the tedium of Classical education and has become an unschooler. She reads every second of the day (except when she’s doing projects). I have little fear that she’s not learning enough, but it is really difficult for me to let go of the reins. She’s a bright, motivated kid, and I know that she can learn what ever it is she wants and needs to know. But giving up control is something with which I struggle….

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  • 1. momof3feistykids  |  November 30th, 2006 at 10:53 pm

    I really struggle with giving up control too - and I struggle with understanding to what degree my kids want to be self-directed in their unschooling adventure, and to what degree they want structure and guidance. It sounds like you are on a good path. Often kids have an intuitive understanding of what they need at a given time. My 12-year-old daughter has been reading a lot too, and not doing much schoolish stuff. But I can see that this is good for her - developmentally and emotionally - right now. There’ll be plenty of time for Algebra and Chemistry in a few years. Hope this makes sense. Blessings - S

  • 2. A Room of My Own » &hellip  |  November 30th, 2006 at 11:50 pm

    […] A Few Thoughts on Natural Learning Like Moonshadows we are going through many changes now. We are rethinking how we teach and learn as a family. We do this at regular intervals. My 12-year-old and I are working hard at developing a collaborative relationship to guide her in her learning. Serendipitously (Is that a word? Even if it isn’t, I like it) other bloggers have been writing about collaborative learning. Many times I have started expressing my thoughts on that subject, in a post, and been side-tracked. (Somehow the train never gets back on the tracks) However, I think that will be a post for another time. […]

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