“Beginnings” – March 2010 blog carnival
Christine Moers of Welcome to My Brain writes about her journey from teaching my Kindergartner perfect cursive and making her cry to becoming joyful autodidacts. With all the fun and challenges in between. She has a sense of humor about her self and journey that makes this an enjoyable read.
Brianna Fricke of Serendipity blog writes her saga of having been a teen-mama following the status quo, then veering off on an alternative path. She describes reclaiming her son and getting back into “mommy-mode”. Could she finally put away all her fear and conditioning and take a step back and observe her wonderful son? Find out!
Wendy Priesnitz of Life Learning Magazine writes about examining the roots of her radicalism – especially as it relates to education. She tells of her beginnings and education. How she and her husband came to raise their daughters so differently back when many of us were just children ourselves, long before the term radical unschooling.
Mandy Ray-Jones of Bona Fide Mama writes about her small taste of single motherhood. While her darling husband is off braving the wilds, she’s braving keeping a home flowing and kids happy herself. She also offers some sweet pictures of her kids enjoying a beautiful spring park day.
Lisa Russell of Mrs. Hannigan’s Home for Girls writes about her youngest child’s daily activities. This spring she is two which is terrific and not terrible at all. She includes some very cute picture of her daughter. I must agree that I love two year olds too. They remind us to be grateful for our freedom, to not get worked up about the stupid things, to embrace whatever may come and to explore the world as if I’ve never seen it before. Beautiful!
Heather Burditt of Swiss Army Wife writes about a huge cross country move. She and her husband moved from the town they were born and raised in to Seattle, over 3000 miles away, having never even been there. Having kids has made her more spontaneous, while living in the moment she keeps moving forward.
Anna Hoffstrom of Adversarian writes about the history of self-education. She briefly touches on some of the main points of divergent though in compulsory education. She also writes a second post about de-schooling. It touches on what de-schooling means, what parents can do and lists resources for those interested. She adds a bit for the learner as well.
Jean Dorsey of Heart Rockin Mama writes about fresh beginnings when reflexive parenting creeps in. At any moment we can choose to have a new beginning. It is short and sweet.
Darcel Harmon of The Mahogany Way creates a photo essay of their first year unschooling. From last years springtime to beginning to this years beginning of spring. Vivid pictures of an unschooling life.
Kristen Marek of Pepper Paints writes some deep thoughts about a huge change in her life. She chooses happiness. Her Kodachrome vision of her family is updating to include her family. A cathartic post of a revelation.
Stephanie Sims of Ordinary Life Magic writes about the possibilities that beginnings offer. With pictures showing all the activities begun in her house over the course of a day, she illustrates the possibilities that open up for a family who can keep in mind that all “beginnings” carry the possibility of creative possibility, hopeful optimism, and FUN. “Unschooling is full of beginnings. Every day has them.”
Denise Cusack of Mom in Madison writes of laying the winter to rest and embracing the new season with a colorful brainstorming session. She includes photographs of the family project to illustrate what she writes. Bright colored children’s drawings and sweet family joy.
Dayna Martin of The Sparkling Martins writes as real as it gets. It is a moving post about her challenging past and how it was the catalyst for her positive disposition and attachment parenting. She has gotten to this place of living her dreams.
[...] and this blog carnival is starting to open nicely. I received so many wonderful submissions to March’s theme that I’m tempted to try something more ambitious—like moving up the schedule to two themes [...]
Thanks, Faith. I can’t wait to sit down and read
This is looking great! There are some good posts here.
I’m glad to be part of the carnival.
Thanks for putting this together, I’m looking forward to reading all the posts!
Wuhoo! Hubby and I have just made the decision to unschool (our daughter is 21 mos) – I’m definitely looking forward to checking out these links!!
Birthblessed/Working Title…. lately have been talking about unschooling, teaching math, things like that. I have some good posts on public schools and reforms, making choices for each kid for each year based on what that child’s goals are and their input……
I have 7 kids and some go to school, some homeschool, some unschool, and it changes year to year and even sometimes month to month depending on their needs and my needs. Because I matter too.
found your site on del.icio.us today and really liked it.. i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later
WONDERFUL! can’t wait to dig in. thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ohhh, I missed this one! I participated in one of these a few months ago, it was great. I can’t wait to read all of these! Thanks for doing it!
and i’ve been to all, and read, and digested, and thought all night about these wonderful families (some we know, some we don’t know yet) and their journeys in life. THANK You for this blog carnival – it’s made a difference!
we’ve always unschooled our 7yo daughter, and love it. it is always a great idea to learn from other unschoolers, and see what new things we can be having fun with.
thanks!
I can’t wait to read ALL of this!!!! Thanks!!!
This is looking great! There are some good posts here.
I’m glad to be part of the carnival.
WONDERFUL! can’t wait to dig in. thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is looking great! There are some good posts here.
I’m glad to be part of the carnival.
WONDERFUL! can’t wait to dig in. thank you, thank you, thank you!
and i’ve been to all, and read, and digested, and thought all night about these wonderful families (some we know, some we don’t know yet) and their journeys in life. THANK You for this blog carnival – it’s made a difference!
we’ve always unschooled our 7yo daughter, and love it. it is always a great idea to learn from other unschoolers, and see what new things we can be having fun with.
thanks!
Thanks for putting this together, I’m looking forward to reading all the posts!
Birthblessed/Working Title…. lately have been talking about unschooling, teaching math, things like that. I have some good posts on public schools and reforms, making choices for each kid for each year based on what that child’s goals are and their input……
I have 7 kids and some go to school, some homeschool, some unschool, and it changes year to year and even sometimes month to month depending on their needs and my needs. Because I matter too.