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Join me on my journey to develop the self-taught, the self-directed, and the self-motivated. Warning: this blog may contain material that will cause you to re-think everything you know about educating children.
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If Students Designed Their Own Schools
This is how people learned before the Industrial Revolution and the implementation of the modern public schooling system. We're slowly starting to realize that a one-size-fits-all education is a crummy idea. If students designed their own schools... from Charles Tsai on Vimeo. Continue reading
Posted 6 days ago at Raising Autodidacts
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Nest Building and Other Observations
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As mentioned earlier this spring in This Blogger is Moving, we recently relocated from the northeast to the southwest (for tips on how to move your homeschool, check out my March article over at The Homeschool Post, Season of Change and my April post, Like Starting Over). In earlier times,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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Raising Autodidacts is now following Jeff
Apr 14, 2013
"Shut up, I will not listen!"
"The hurt from getting beaten only lasts a little while, but the hurt from quitting without a fight never goes away. Remember, what is done to those who permit it is almost beyond belief -- so don't permit it! Tell the animals who run our schooling, "Shut up! I will... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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This Blogger is Moving
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Apologies, dear readers, I have been absent for some time now. Big move on the horizon. As of month end, the east coast will no longer be our temporary permanent home. This ship is headed to Tej-as. I will be back with you shortly, to continue my rant on the... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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All Work and No Play Makes Johnny Really Tired
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Click the photo to find out why kids must play to learn. Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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Raising Autodidacts is now following Lisa
Jan 28, 2013
So very true, Dawn, so very true! Thank you for reading and commenting. :>)
Toggle Commented Jan 13, 2013 on Another One Bites The Dust at Raising Autodidacts
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Another One Bites The Dust
Another teacher quits in disgust. See me standing. See me applauding. Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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Addressing the Elephant: Why Institutionalized Schooling Must End
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No Guns. More guns. Guns outside of schools. Guns inside schools. Armed teachers. Armed guards. Armed citizens. Unarmed citizens. While these are valid topics of discussion and debate, as a society, we seem to be ignoring the elephant in the room. The one in the corner, that is now sitting... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at Raising Autodidacts
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Reflection: 2012
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As another year comes to a screeching halt, I am feeling a bit reflective about lessons I have learned in 2012. Have you ever asked yourself, “What was I thinking when I decided to homeschool my kids?” I’ve had my share of those moments this year. They occur primarily when... Continue reading
Posted Dec 24, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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What's Wrong? Everything.
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Posted Dec 23, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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Questions Homeschooled Kids Get Asked
As homeschooling parents we are accustomed to fielding all sorts of questions about what it’s like to homeschool. These questions are typically well-intentioned, however, some tend to be downright silly. I decided to poll my almost 13-year-old and almost 10-year-old about the kinds of questions they get asked from other... Continue reading
Posted Oct 11, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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Great -- I bet they will love it! Check out the workbooks on the Young Writer's Program web-site, they are really helpful. Happy writing!
Toggle Commented Sep 26, 2012 on Summer (Virtual) Writing Camp at Raising Autodidacts
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Thank you, Sylvia, that made my day. You are my hero for homeschooling as a single parent. I really believe homeschooling makes the world a better place -- thanks for reading!
Toggle Commented Sep 26, 2012 on Civilized, not Socialized at Raising Autodidacts
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Lisa, I love that term "forced association." I will be sure to use that in place of the word "socialization" the next time it comes up for discussion. Thanks for reading.
Toggle Commented Sep 13, 2012 on Civilized, not Socialized at Raising Autodidacts
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Thank you Paula, and everyone, for your comments. This is exactly what prompted me to try to understand the meaning of the word "socialization" and write the article. The kind of socialization that parents want their children exposed to is truly mind boggling. I also continually get comments from these same people on how well-behaved and polite my boys are, yet these same people seemingly fail to make the connection between homeschooling and raising a civilized child.
Toggle Commented Sep 11, 2012 on Civilized, not Socialized at Raising Autodidacts
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Thank you for reading, Leah...and for shouting. ;)
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Just One Hundred Hours
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How long does it take for a child to master enough basic skills to self-teach? READ ON Continue reading
Posted Sep 10, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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The southern coast of maine
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Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Go to a Yankees game Explore the southern coast of Maine Take my kids to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Item #3 crossed off my late-summer bucket list, and they said it couldn't be done. I don't know who "they" are,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 9, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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The southern coast of maine
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Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Go to a Yankees game Explore the southern coast of Maine Take my kids to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Item #3 crossed off my late-summer bucket list, and they said it couldn't be done. I don't know who "they" are,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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What it Should Be
"Whatever an education is, it should make you a unique individual, not a conformist; it should furnish you with an original spirit with which to tackle the big challenges; it should allow you to find values which will be your road map through life; it should make you spiritually rich,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 1, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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Mixed-Up at The Met
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Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Go to a Yankees game Explore the southern coast of Maine Take my kids to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Item #1 crossed off my late-summer bucket list. (See the Pop-Tart Post) In 1967, E.L. Konigsburg published the delightful children's classic,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 31, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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Let Them Be
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Many of us are familiar with the term “laissez-faire economics.” What does “laissez-faire” mean? From the French, it literally means, “let do,” or by implication, let it be. Leave it alone. In the fall of 2005, I officially began my homeschool career. As I unpacked my first box of curriculum,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 29, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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Overly Excited
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Today I came into possession of a thing I am most proud to have. On my way down the driveway, before starting my afternoon walk, I decided to check the mailbox. I pulled out a package and after glancing at the return address, immediately knew what was in it. I... Continue reading
Posted Aug 29, 2012 at Raising Autodidacts
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