Unschooling in the now

This week the Harvard Gazette published a piece called Homeschooled en route to Harvard. It profiled three current Harvard students, including my daughter. I enjoyed reading what they had to say, and was particularly struck by one commonality. All three students spoke about the significance of being in charge of their own learning. “If I… Read More Unschooling in the now

February 24, 2018February 25, 2018 A Potluck Life6 Comments

Is socialization overrated?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the most common homeschooling criticism of them all? What about socialization? Hands down. I’ve heard it over and over again, I’ve read about it over and over again, I’ve addressed it over and over again, but sometimes I have to wonder: Is socialization overrated? Dictionary.com defines it as “a continuing process… Read More Is socialization overrated?

February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 A Potluck Life5 Comments

A Potluck Life

Musings on homeschooling, ideas, and pretty much whatever is available

Month: February 2018

Unschooling in the now

Is socialization overrated?