Lily loves Madeline (the movie with real people – she hasn’t seen the cartoons yet and probably won’t like them as much if she does). I put on Eloise after Madeline today as I thought she’d like that too (sleepy bug, moping around, heh – movie afternoon). She insisted she didn’t like it (though never […]
How to Lift a House
Today, yes today, we put the Christmas tree away. Well, technically, we started last night and it will likely be completed by tomorrow. Lily agreed yesterday that we could put Christmas away in order to bring on Easter. She likes bunnies, she says. She has been unwilling to put away the Christmas tree before now, […]
Why What We Do Isn't Called Unschooling
Below is an excerpt from a group of unschoolers I belong to. I have yet to post on the forum, but it is interesting reading the many daily posts of others. This dialog discusses something that I have a very definite opinion on and though I won’t likely add my thoughts to the forum (as […]
Musical Instrument Recognition
Just in the last week or two we’ve noticed Cecily picking out more and more of the instruments she hears in music, on tv, and various other sources. About 6 months ago, she surprised us one day by informing us of two of the prominent instruments used in a song she heard frequently while riding […]
Stickers & Helicopter Wings
Papa is sick. Mama isn’t much better for staying up too late with Papa, not to mention the little inhabitant in my chest. Bugs, however, is great! She is well aware of the sickies, and decided that Papa’s helicopter might be sick too. In her decision to provide care and nurturing to the helicopter, she […]
For One Moment, Expand
Here, then, are some possible replacement checklists and scheduling aids for those who truly want to unschool but who can’t breathe well or sleep soundly without a plan. Sink-Like-a-Stone Method: Instead of skimming the surface of a subject or interest, drop anchor there for a while. If someone is interested in chess, mess with chess. […]
Growing UP
Lily says, “I am growing up so big, yep I am!” She digs into what little makeup I have every once in a while, and she brushes her own teeth, brushes her hair, and will stand under the shower head and bathe herself, and dresses herself (quite skillfully I might add). Recently, Lily asked me […]
Growing UP
Lily says, “I am growing up so big, yep I am!” She digs into what little makeup I have every once in a while, and she brushes her own teeth, brushes her hair, and will stand under the shower head and bathe herself, and dresses herself (quite skillfully I might add). Recently, Lily asked me […]