Our life is a series of contradictions. We strive to be eco-conscious in all things, to live in harmony with nature and each other. We endeavour to nourish our bodies with whole foods, locally grown, rich in the nutrients nature gave them, clear of artificial processing and toxic additives. We aim to nourish our children [...]
Posts Tagged ‘unschooling’
Dec
08
Like Organic Milk in Kraft Dinner
by heather
Tags: balance, compromise, consumerism, Green Party, hypocrisy, idealism, nature, organic, unschooling, whole foods, wooden toys
Posted in Eco-stuff, Family, Homeschooling | Comments (4)
Posted in Eco-stuff, Family, Homeschooling | Comments (4)
Dec
08
Our Homeschool Curriculum
by heather
We’re not school-at-home. We’re not radical unschoolers. We’re pretty eclectic. I give Flipper quite a bit of freedom in choosing what sorts of things he wants to do, but I also insist on a few things myself. I work very hard, however, at finding materials that will be interesting and even fun for him to [...]
Tags: Aesop, agnosticism, Canadian Government, Christian, curriculum, eclectic homeschooling, French, geometry, grammar, Greece, guitar, handwriting, history, homeschool, logic, martial arts, math, piano, poetry, reading, religion, Rome, science, spelling, unschooling, virtues, vocabulary, writing
Posted in Family, Homeschooling, Kid stuff | Comments (0)
Posted in Family, Homeschooling, Kid stuff | Comments (0)
Dec
08
Years of gymnastics training finally paying off
by heather
Flipper had his first ever gymnastics competition on Friday night. Just “level 1″, the first basic level of boys’ competition. The routines are straightforward and there’s not a lot of pressure. His club was hosting the event and there were only 7 boys altogether, ranging from ages 8-10. He and his friend (who also is [...]
Tags: Christmas, competitions, gymnastics, Homeschooling, pommel horse, trust, unschooling
Posted in Family, Homeschooling, Kid stuff | Comments (1)
Posted in Family, Homeschooling, Kid stuff | Comments (1)
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