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Category Archives: Learning from Culture

The Trap of Choosing a Homeschooling “Method”

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Lisa

Originally Published on Home Educator’s Family Times sometime in 2009 Have you ever noticed that a lot of seasoned homeschoolers call themselves “eclectic?” What is your reaction when you hear that? Many new homeschoolers say “Oh my goodness, that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Learning from Culture, Learning from Life, Unschooling

“All Unschoolers are Pedophiles,” she said.

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Lisa

Someone once told me that unschoolers are pedophiles. She’s a private school principal with a Master’s degree in education, so she’s probably right. When I first heard her say this, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. Surely … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Culture, Unschooling

An X rated story for parents of boys and girls

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Lisa

Once upon a time, a Baby named X was born. This Baby was named X so that nobody could tell whether it was a boy or a girl. Its parents could tell, of course, but they couldn’t tell anybody else. … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Culture

Helping kids Love Writing and Reading

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lisa

Learning to LOVE Written Communication Very few things could make a human “hate” reading and writing. Here’s a quick list of ways to counteract the natural human desire to communicate: Ways to make a kid hate reading and writing Forcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Books, Learning from Culture, Learning from Life

Honoring Adult Learning Styles

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Lisa

I used to tease my husband because when he shops, it’s like he’s paying a social visit to the salesman. He actually gets to know them a bit. While I’m trying to compare features, specifications and energy usage he’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Culture

Learning from TV and Videos

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Lisa

In Dayna Martin’s “Don’t Kill your TV” she makes an excellent case for TV’s benign existence, as a tool rather than a menace: This window into possibility and potential is an such an amazing tool in our lives and one … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning from Culture | Tagged media, movies, tv, videos



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