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Unschooling FAQs
Why should I write Unschooling FAQs when someone else has done it so well already? ;-)

Quotes, Posts, Thoughts and Articles:

I would like to thank all of my online friends for allowing me to reprint their posts -- their wisdom is remarkable, and is the most valuable and necessary part of this Forum.

A Letter to Concerned Relatives
by Stephanie
Answering Criticism
by Susan
An Unschooling Point of View
by Tam
A "Train" of Thought on Subjects
by Laura
"But if I don't have a curriculum, they'll do nothing!"
by ~Lee
Children Studying as They Are Moved
by John
Christian Unschooling
more thoughts and another attempt at a definition
by ~Lee
Conspiracy?
by Stephanie
Cycles not Perfection
by Karen
Deep Learners, Dilettantes and Discipline
Deschooling
by ~Lee
Discipleship Homeschooling
from the Bold Christian Living newsletter.
Government Cafeteria?
by Stephanie
How We School
by Heather Idoni
It's Starting to Make Sense!
by Jen~
Language Arts and Unschooling
by Paula
Learning is Never "Done"
by Dr. Joseph Katz
Learning, Naturally
by Karen
Memorizing the Phone Book
or "What Do We Really Need to Know?"
by Stephanie
On Grade Levels and Curriculum
by ~Lee
Radical Math Advice
by Karen
Schools Cover the Bases?
my well-rounded, institutionalized education as an example of how well schools cover the bases
by ~Lee
The Unconventional Way
by Stephanie
The (Un)Importance of Curricula
by John
Thoughts on Christian Unschooling
or "Structure in Unschooling"
Unschooling at the Beach
or taking a break from "school"
by ~Lee
Unschooling Not Just a "Method"
by Karen
What is Unschooling?
an attempt at trying to put my Christian Unschooling lifestyle into words
by ~Lee
Working Out Your Convictions
You Can Unschool Math
by Stephanie
Gleanings of Wisdom on Unschooling
page 1
Gleanings of Wisdom on Unschooling
page 2
What about socialization? not exactly an article, but it will make you think....

Off-site Articles
A HOME*schooling Inquiry: What is Your Child's PURPOSE?
Written by a dear friend of mine, this article is a must read!
Curriculum to Unschooling
This article on A to Z Home's Cool is about one mother's journey from curriculum to unschooling
Dear New Homeschooler by Mary McCarthy
Although targeted at new homeschoolers, it has a lot of encouragement for those who are new to the idea of a relaxed homeschool as well!
Developing an Unschooling Non-Curriculum - Math
How do unschooling parents encourage their children to learn math?
What can an unschooling family do to help their children master math skills?
Injustice, an account by Scott Gray
An essay on the public school system.
Is it OK for Christians to Unschool?
Parents, Are You Ready To Teach Your Kids Arithmetic?
An informative article by Phyllis Schlafly on The Eagle Forum.
Unschooling or Homeschooling?
What is Unschooling?
an excellent article by Earl Stevens - I highly recommend it!

Websites:

Christian Unschooling
This site has articles, a listing of support groups by state, piles of links, an e-zine and more!

Desert Trails
Meet a wonderful unschooling family with years of experience and wisdom.

Essays on Homeschooling by Jim Muncy
includes:

Family Unschoolers Network
Newsletter articles, reviews, resources, web sites, books and more!

FAQs about Unschooling High School and College

Heather's Homeschooling Page
Explores the broader issues of homeschooling, her homeschooling philosophy and family experience as homeschoolers; also, some wonderful essays on unschooling, socialization, and family-based living.

Holt Growing Without Schooling website
Subscribe to the publication, find ordering information on back issues,
Q & A on Homeschooling, and more!

Homeschooling, Deschooling, Unschooling, Home-based Education
Articles, resources, contact names and more, all designed to help you learn everything you need to know about child-directed home-based learning.

Homeschool Zone Unschooling Home-Ed Support Center
FAQ, articles, book recommendations, discussion boards, newsletter and more!

John Taylor Gatto:

John Taylor Gatto website

John Taylor Gatto: Writing on the Web
Interested in reading more of what John Taylor Gatto has to say?
This website is a treasure trove!

AFHE Articles includes several written by John Taylor Gatto
This page on the Arizona Families for Home Education website also has articles on teacher qualification, charter schools, and more!

Learn In Freedom
This site is a must read!

MSN's Christian Unschoolers Community

Musfeldt Learning Center Web Page
Some articles and thoughts on unschooling by a homeschooling mother, plus some great links.

Natural Learning Page
another excellent website that promotes a philosophy of child-led learning

Not Back to School Camp

School-Free: Pursuing Real Life
a resource guide, a bibliography, and a contact list for students who have ever contemplated leaving school, or for anyone wanting more information about what the unschooler's life entails

Unschooling.com
FAQ, essays, email list, message board, books, state laws, and much more on this site sponsored by Home Education Magazine

Unschooling in Alabama
A homeschooling family in Alabama discusses why they love the unschooling concept

Unschooling Libertarian Style

Unschooling Support on the Internet

Topica Email List Directory: Homeschooling
no subdirectories for unschooling, just browse the list to find what you want

Yahoo! Groups E-mail Communities: Unschooling

Books:

Please note, these are direct links to buy the books listed below. I make no money from the booksellers.

For a unique viewpoint on schools,
try this book by New York State Teacher of the Year,
John Taylor Gatto:
Dumbing Us Down:
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
ISBN: 086571231X (pb) & 0865712301(hb)
Order It Online

This book explains the motivations behind those that crafted the institutionalized educational system we have in our country today.
If you want to see the reasons why we have the hidden curriculum exposed by Gatto, read this book!
NEA: Trojan Horse in American Education
by Samuel L. Blumenfeld
ISBN: 0941995070
Order It Online

Two more excellent books by Samuel Blumenfeld:
The Whole Language / OBE Fraud
by Samuel L. Blumenfeld
ISBN: 0941995097
Order It from Samuel Blumenfeld's site

Is Public Education Necessary?
by Samuel L. Blumenfeld
ISBN: 0941995046
Order It from Samuel Blumenfeld's site

The Unschooling Handbook:
How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom
by Mary Griffith
ISBN: 0761512764
Order It Online

For the Children's Sake
by Susan Schaeffer MacAulay
ISBN: 089107290X
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Learning All the Time
by John Holt
ISBN: 0201550911
Order It Online

School Can Wait
by Raymond S. & Dorothy N. Moore
ISBN: 0842513140
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The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook:
A Creative and Stress-Free Approach to Homeschooling
by Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore
ISBN: 0785281754
Order It Online

The Relaxed Home School:
A Family Production
by Mary Hood
ISBN: 0963974009
Order It Online

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