We are interest-led learners. By choice? By design? Because we have no other options? This is what interest-led learning really looks like.
This approach prioritises the use of gentle, non-invasive, natural interventions returning the body to its state of health, before considering more aggressive or invasive treatments. By starting with minimally invasive therapies, such as lifestyle modifications, optimising nutrition, ensuring adequate hydration, movement and where appropriate botanical medicine, naturopaths aim to support the body's innate healing mechanisms and promote overall well-being. Health is not viewed as only an absenc
In recent years, unschooling has gained popularity as a refreshing alternative to traditional education. This child-led, interest-driven approach to learning empowers children to discover the world…
How do we keep records, design homeschool portfolios and create high school transcripts if we take an interest led approach to homeschooling?
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of child-led learning. Following your child’s interests can lead to so many amazing learning experiences you never would have thought to explore. So what is child-led learning? It’s just what it sounds like: following your child’s interests to propel your lessons and topics of study. Sometimes child-led...
I’m often asked what a typical unschooling day looks like. What does a typical unschooling day look like? There is no one answer Quite simply, there is no one answer to this question. That’s because no two ‘homeschooling‘ or ‘unschooling’ families unschool the same way. And even the same ‘unschooling’ family doesn’t always ‘unschool’ the … What a Typical Unschooling Day Looks Like Read More »
Here are special ways to enjoy a pirate mini-unit study with your kids. Get fantastic ideas & easy-to-use resources for awesome learning fun!
How to create an unschooling learning plan for interest-led and child-directed learning, along with a free printable!
Strewing is all about providing opportunities for learning through creative exploration. It’s a great way to encourage independent learning in your homeschool. Plus, you can use strewing to discover what your kids are passionate about. Then, build lessons that match up with their interests. It’s ideal for interest-led learning! Curious about how to use strewing...
I had one vision of homeschooling teens, but my kids had other ideas. And, because it's their education, I really needed to listen.
Embark on an educational adventure with Waldock Way's Interest-Led Unit Studies. Ignite curiosity, empower choice, and simplify learning for young explorers. Discover more!"
These are our interest-led homeschool curriculum choices for the 2020-2021 school year. Includes a daily and weekly snapshot.
19 Delight Directed Interest-Led Homeschool Blogs To Follow. Interest-led learning is the fuel the sparks lifelong learning. Look at how to start easily.
We’re big fans of interest-led learning! It’s a powerful way to keep your child engaged and excited about learning. Plus, it’s great for encouraging curiosity and increasing retention. Interest-led unit studies are the backbone of our homeschool curriculum here at the Waldock Way. However, there are some potential drawbacks you’ll have to think about when...
We follow an interest-led learning approach in our homeschool for all kinds of reasons. For starters, this approach works really well for us. Interest-led lessons and unit studies give us the opportunity to meet our daughter where she is and make the learning journey fun for her along the way. Plus, interest-led learning is a...
The three methods that promote interest-based learning in the home are the Montessori method, Waldorf method and Unschooling. Learn about each of these.
I've discovered an amazing Harry Potter unit study that has the potential to transform your muggle homeschool into a school of wizardry! Waldock's Wizards and
Need some homeschool strewing ideas, this is for you. From physical to virtual to experiential, it's covered. Strewing for homeschool interest.
Today, I’m giving you a peek inside our homeschool. This is what interest-led learning really looks like! My children are both wildly different. My oldest is a thirteen year old, self-professed computer geek with a strong interest in physics, non-fiction and occasionally, reptiles. My youngest is ten, energetic and delighted with any fictional account of...
I remember the year October tried to kill me: over-the-top excitement, hyped up intensity, and nonstop energy. The frenzied anticipation leading up to Halloween means that homeschooling can be challenging. Add in three birthdays within a span of 14 days and my kids tend to be rather unfocused. At my wits’ end I decided to
Let the Eras Tour spark your students' enthusiasm for honing their writing and geography skills, cultivating interests, and exploring their imagination and creativity. This Fun Pack comprises a diverse range of Taylor Swift-inspired activities that work for multiple age groups. It's print-and-go, and would make a great addition to your sub plans. This printable PDF has 36 pages of activities, covering a variety of subjects. It works well in a classroom setting or for a multi-aged homeschool family. Print the entire packet for sub plans, or for students to navigate at their own pace. Or, you could integrate individual activities into your existing lessons. This Taylor Swift-inspired fun pack has been updated to reflect the changes made with the release of TTPD. Here's what's included: Writing Activities Karma is a Cat - A day in the life of Taylor's cats If This Was a TV Show - Pitch your idea for an Eras Tour documentary One Era at a Time - Describe how you relate to each era. Write This Down - Writing prompts Geography Activities: Get Out Your Map - Map the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour” All Around the World - Map out the International Stops on the Eras Tour Entrepreneurial/Career Activities: One For the Money, Two for the Show - Create an Eras Tour budget No “I” in Team - Learn about who is involved in putting on a concert tour. All By [Stage] Design Merch Truck - Design and sell merch Creativity, Imagination & Fun: Make Some Friendship Bracelets Remember the Words - Turn your favorite lyrics into art Never Go Out of Style - Create Eras Tour costumes Picture to Burnish in Memory - Draw Eras Tour snapshots Swiftball - Which outfits and secret songs would you want to see? In Our Fun Era - Ideas for extending the fun Your purchase also includes a Canva Template link so you can personalize the resource to meet your specific needs. Working knowledge of Canva is required. If you'd like a taste of this resource before purchasing it, check out my free Eras Tour Writing Prompts resource, which has an expanded version of the "Write This Down" section. Thank you for considering this resource! I hope you love it. If you have questions or feedback, I'd love to hear from you. Please message me at [email protected].
Here are special ways to enjoy a pirate mini-unit study with your kids. Get fantastic ideas & easy-to-use resources for awesome learning fun!
Delight-directed learning is a lot like giving a mouse a cookie. One great learning resource always leads to another.
How to document or record unschooling and learning in the home when you have an unschool approach to homeschooling children.
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If your kids are interested in Pokémon, be excited! You will be amazed at the ways you can capitalize on their interest by homeschooling with Pokémon. Have you heard your kids talk about Pikachu, Squirtle, and Charizard? Do they discuss attacks, trainers, and “evolution”? Sounds like your kids might be into Pokémon—which is great for …
Interest-led Learning for Homeschool High Schoolers, Interview with Cheryl Bastian. Develop teens interests and abilities for life prep.
Interest-led learning is letting a child's interests lead the learning process and can be a great fit for homeschooling.
This free Super Mario Printables pack is awesome for learning fun with kids. Get these 11 activities based on the popular video game.
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Let’s talk about a day in the life of an unschooler. What does a typical day in the life an unschooler look like? First off, let’s set the record straight. No two unschooling families unschool the same way. So, throw the idea that there’s a typical unschooling day right out the window right now. Phew. … A Day in the Life of an Unschooler Read More »
Lisa is a former teacher, and the mom of unschooled Dale Stephens. Here she gives examples of foundational skills for self-directed learning and how interest-led projects can include many things we think kids need to know. The secret to supporting self-directed learners is feeding their curiosity while giving them autonomy to meet their goals, connect, and create. Ultimately, what they most need to know is how to effectively approach learning. If you’re a parent who wasn’t homeschooled, you pr
Check out Melissa’s ideas and resources for interest-led learning for teenagers.
Welcome to The Best Days Blog! If it is your first time visiting, I'm glad you're here! If you read my blog regularly, I love that you have come back to read it again! I am SUPER excited to share with you my continual search for the Student-Led Classroom in the form of best practices and ideas that work for me and everyone! I'm calling this Just the Place to Start because it is going to be a place where you can read and discover from past, present, and future blog posts based on my experiences in the Student-Led Classroom! It will be, literally, a list that grows and changes so that you will have most of my posts in one place on this subject. I'm just going to claim right now that "most" will be right. You know how busy we get, so, be sure to follow me here on my blog so you get all the latest posts! So, here we go! Fearless Learners Book Study Fearless Learners Grab a copy and join in the fun! Fearless Learners: Student-Led Learning with a Little Fear Added In! Student-Led Learning: It's All Gonna' be Just Fine Student-Led Learning: Go For It! Student-Led Learning: Connect with EVERYONE! Student-Led Learning: Failure IS an Option! Student-Led Learning: Celebrate Good Time, Come On! Student-Led Learning Series: Where Can I Find More Information? What Does the Research Say? Classroom Design and Open Seating Other Student-Led Musings: Chew on This: Student Inquiry with Dr. Larry Chew Project Based Learning: Shedding a Light on Area and Perimeter Change Your Homework Collection Forever Author's Point of View: A Video Presentation Author's Point of View: How we REALLY Learned the Style of Multiple Choice Questions Author's Point of View: Independently! That's a lot! And there will be plenty more as I move into this model in my classrooms more and more! I can't wait to share even more with you, so check back often! Also, feel free to comment and let me know your thoughts, ideas, and experiences! Let's learn together, so comment below!
Learn how to create a unit study for your homeschool so that you can dive deep into any topic that you and your kids are interested in!
Finding an interest-led science curriculum for your homeschool can be a challenge. This approach allows you to mix and match based on what makes sense for your individual learner. It's so well done, your gifted child will love it! I believe strongly in an Interest-led approach, particular for gifted and twice-exceptional children. It is
Interest-led unit studies, particularly with older children, are not only great for their education, they're great for our relationships as well.
The Little Learning Hub is a thriving community of parents who want to create enriching and educational activities for their children at home.
There is a misconception that interest led learning is not appropriate for a high school education in your homeschool. The good news is that all the same benefits of interest-led learning still apply in the middle and high school years. Does Interest-Led Learning Really Count For High School Credit? One of the first objections
How to create an unschooling learning plan for interest-led and child-directed learning, along with a free printable!
Our adventures with Build Your Library took us to Africa this month! When the oldest showed some interest in chimpanzees and learning about Jane Goodall I jumped on it. Read on for lesson resources and our DIY lapbook lesson plans.
Homeschooling High School: Our Interest-Led Curriculum - how we make it work for my tenth grader with learning differences
