Comments on: From Classical Christian Homeschooler to (eek!) Possible Christian Unschooler

By: Penny

Penny — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:32:30 +0000

So true!

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:22:22 +0000

I know I discourage new homeschoolers when I tell them it took a full three years for us to find our mojo. And I know it’s frustrating for them to hear it changes all the time. Lol. Homeschooling is like having an infant. Just when you think you have the routine down, it changes. Lol. But the magic is knowing and anticipating and rolling with that. That’s what I’ve learned, anyway.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:51:23 +0000

Lisa,
I had never heard of the book you reccommended but I put my name on the list to borrow it from the library. Thanks for the tip.
Penny

By: Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:25:59 +0000

I think that the journey from Classical Education to Unschooling can be a natural progression. I have heard that Susan Wise Bauer absolutely hated the schedule in TWTM and it was only there at the insistence of her publisher. You should read a Thomas Jefferson Education, it’s the bridge between Classical and Unschooling, IMHO. Life really is the best teacher, and the Classics have survived and thrived for a reason.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:03:16 +0000

Amy,
Sounds like you’re on the right track! By the way, I enjoyed checking out your blog. It looks like you and your children have a wonderful time together.
Penny

By: Amy@ Joy of my Heart

Amy@ Joy of my Heart — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:32:04 +0000

Penny, i so loved reading this tonite! This encouraged me so much….HUGELY!! I am in my 2nd year of homeschool and still trying to feel my way. I stopped testing this year too, and started skipping stuff that I knew my daughter already knew.