Every once in a while, though, a student came along who was so disenchanted by the educational system, so convinced that it was irrelevant, that he did everything possible to declare his independence.
By the time they got to me, at age 15, it was almost too late.
What can we do in the early years to help kids stay engaged and motivated so they don’t reject the system and end up failing out of school?
Tag: strewing
Mundane Magic
Sometimes, life is big, flashy, exciting, post-worthy. But most of the time, life, especially with littles, is pretty repetitive.
The Art of Pairing
Some time in the last year, I came across the term “strewing”. It refers to strategically placing toys and educational items to be “discovered” by your children. https://adventuresinteachingmyown.com/2016/06/24/the-art-of-strewing-an-unschooling-moms-secret-weapon/ – here’s a pretty good overview. I was intrigued. I’ve done a certain amount of this over the years, but I never knew it had a name. …
Wonderschooling 