Diving into a black ocean

That’s what this feels like. Trying this deschool/unschool thing is like diving into a black ocean where nothing is known and all is foreign. Right now it’s scary, but I’m hoping that once I get into the rhythm of the ocean it will become comfortable and we’ll find all kinds of new and exicting things under the surface.

I’ve decided that “school at home” is not working for my kids. (and if you read any of the beginnings of my blog, you will see that I knew that from the beginning and allowed myself to be seduced by all the ’school at home’ that works for other people).

So today we are not doing anything structured. I’m not going to force Taz to write a single word. I’m not going to supply Blue with an endless pile of worksheets to fly through. I’m not going to prod Ladybug into “getting” math lesson. Starting today there are no “lessons” to do. I only have a few requirements:

• The tv and video games (of all sizes) stays off. Only the radio for background noise if desired.
• No computer time either (for now)
• Read every day. Even if it’s just a Lego or Rock magazine or the instructions to a board game.
• *Maybe* do a little math (this is the scaredy-cat coming out in me – what if they turn stupid? lol)

Right now, all electronics are off (except my computer HA!). Ladybug is drawing in her sketchpad and the boys are playing with Play-Dough and Star Wars figures. Later we are walking to the Farmer’s Market and the Library.

Today is also Taz’s 7th Birthday. Here he is with his favorite victim furry friend.

Lucky #7