As we kick off the new school year, I’ve been thinking back on our journey so far with unschooling, aka self-directed education, aka child-led learning. Call it what you want, but at its core, it’s a style that gives kids a lot of say in what they’re learning and how they’re learning it.
We’re about three and a half years in now, and in this episode, I reflect on what this path has looked like for our family — from when we first began, when my son was sick and then newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, through seasons of PDA autistic burnout, and to now, where my kids are slowly moving out of burnout and beginning to engage more with the world again.
It hasn’t been all smooth sailing (at all!) There have been plenty of messy, hard moments. AND I’m deeply grateful for the many different education options out there that have helped my kids learn in ways that work for them.
In this episode, I share:
- What unschooling has looked like for us after 3+ years
- How my kids have learned through deep interests like Minecraft and LEGO
- Exploring academic subjects in an unschool-y way (on their timeline, at their pace)
- What it’s been like to try in-person schooling again with lots of accommodations
If you’re curious about unschooling, exploring alternative schooling options for your neurodivergent kiddo, or if you’re like I was a few years ago — trying to help a child who struggled in both public school and traditional homeschooling — this one’s for you.
xx, Megan
RESOURCES:
- Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/unschooling-reflections
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