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Summary: Easy to read, understand and implement in your kids lives.
Review: As a homeschooling mom of two boys, we had heard about the unschooling method but were a little unsure of its effectiveness until we read this book. Mary Griffith does a wonderful job of explaing the concept of unschooling, and the numerous families quoted throughout the book make the concept seem so natural. There are chapters on math, science, reading and writing, and how to use the world around your children to foster these skills without "doing school". Using the unschooling concept has made the boys' curiosity and wonder of the world around them just explode and has made learning exciting for them. The unschooling philosophy has made learning a 24/7 event at our house, thanks to this wonderful book. Any family considering homeschooling, or "doing school" at home, or using a curriculum needs to read this unique and fabulous book.
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Summary: As a 16 year old I have found this book to be inspirational
Review: I am currently a junior in high school, and I have been looking for an alterantive to public schooling for over a year. This book provides a lot of helpful background information on how to get started and continue with your unschooling. The whole idea behind unschooling is a very creative and revolutionary way to improve the current education system. I would highly recommend this book to any adult looking to better their child's learning experiance as well as to any child who, like myself, has felt that they have been unchallenged by the public schooling system.
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Summary: Whole world should return to unschooling
Review: I had heard of homeschooling before, but not of unschooling. Having read the book, and the comments in it from unschooling parents and children, the latter is definitely what I would choose for any children of mine. Tell you what, after reading it I wished I had been 'unschooled'! Unfortunately, I haven't, however, I reckon with my kids, whenever they come along, I can make up for a lot of what I've missed, by learning alongside them. I'm looking forward to that opportunity! The book is excellent in that it not only clearly explains the concept of unschooling, it also gives practical examples of how the children get an interest in learning to read, how mathematics and science are included in every day life, how history and the arts become wonderful day trips to museums, etc. On top of all that it has a chapter on 'coping with doubts and challenges', and each chapter has a long list of reference books where more info can be found. In short, a real gem. The whole world should return to unschooling I think. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Great Unschooling Book!
Review: I have homescooled for 2 years and had never heard of unschooling until recently. After reading this book, I was hooked. My son is definately the type to learn on his own. This book is full of ideas and encouraging examples of other unschoolers. Wish I had read this years ago! If you are thinking of unschooling, read this first. It really makes sense!
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Summary: New Homeschooler in Tennessee
Review: I loved this book. It was very interesting and informative. It helped me decide to homeschool using the unschooling system. I had heard about unschooling but wasn't sure. This tells you all you need to know to make an intelligent decision.
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Summary: I loved this book
Review: I wish more people understood how much kids really do want to learn. Given the right environment children can accomplish great things and this book helps parents create the right environment.
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Summary: Be VERY Careful Before You Tread
Review: If the direction of training you are to give your children should be up to their own interests and desires, perhaps you should not teach them to brush their teeth either. They will pick it up on their own if they have an interest. If they don't still you save a lot of your time when you don't have to create the toothbrushing cirriculum for them. The inmates can very easily begin running the asylum if these concepts promoted here are taken in just about EVERY way that most people will take them. If you don't want to mess with your kids' education but you still want the feel-good experience of telling your church friends that you homeschool, then let your kids learn what they want. But it is your job to mold them and train them. For example, they don't like certain foods until you train them to like them. But the unschooling concept has a problem with that concept. You should approach this with grave caution.
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Summary: Must read. A super place to start!
Review: If you are thinking of homeschooling, this is a fabulous primer on one of the approaches to teaching kids, or letting kids learn, at home. It does an excellent job of covering a broad scope of issues without being overwhelming. The style of writing and layout of the book makes it easy and enjoyable to read. Well worth your time!
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Summary: Excellent boost for your self confidence as a home educator
Review: If you have any doubts about your family's ability to reap the benefits of homeschooling, please read this book. All fears will be put to rest. Should they creep up again, grab this book AGAIN and read!!
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Summary: I UNSCHOOL AND IT WORKS!
Review: It is a 'good thing' that this book is available. Running an egroup list for unschooling parents, I know that it can be difficult for some folks to understand the concept. Also, there are many kinds of 'unschooling' approaches from the 'radical unschooling' families to the kind like mine where we do use worksheets off and on and use a lot of educational tv and computers. I can highly recommend this book for those thinking about using this different way of homeschooling. One thing I can assure you is that your child will never 'HATE' learning.
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