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The Unschooling Handbook: How to Use the Whole World As Your Child's Classroom (Paperback)

by Mary Griffith (Author)
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Unschooling, a homeschooling method based on the belief that kids learn best when allowed to pursue their natural curiosities and interests, is practiced by 10 to 15 percent of the estimated 1.5 million homeschoolers in the United States. There is no curriculum or master plan for allowing children to decide when, what, and how they will learn, but veteran homeschooler Mary Griffith comes as close as you can get in this slim manual. Written in a conversational, salon-style manner, The Unschooling Handbook is liberally peppered with anecdotes and practical advice from unschoolers, identified by their first names and home states. The book also includes resources such as one teenager's sample "transcript," a typical weekly log of a third-grader's activities, and helpful lists of magazines, online mailing lists, Web sites, and catalogs. Griffith, a board member of the Homeschool Association of California (and the author of The Homeschooling Handbook), names Margaret Mead and Thomas Edison as two examples of those who have profited from unschooled childhoods, and further claims that research validates support for this controversial form of education. The "evidence" she cites, however, is predominantly theoretical writings from noted educators about the benefits of child-centered learning. The handbook suffers from a mild case of the Lake Wobegone syndrome--every unschooled children is seen as an above-average self-starter on the verge of genius--yet despite this overly rosy approach, the book is a well-organized guide for homeschoolers and other families contemplating the "un" life. --Jodi Mailander Farrell


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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic for those considering unschooling..., Aug 28 2002
By Sharon A. Stanley (Dayton, OH, USA) - See all my reviews
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My husband and I knew we were planning to homeschool our kids, but didn't feel entirely comfortable with just having a traditional "school at home" environment. We had heard of unschooling, but thought it might be too radical for our comfort level. Not so! After reading this book, we understand what unschooling is and how it can fit into our family. I am so excited and relieved to know that there is a way for our kids to learn in a manner that we are comfortable using. Thank you for all the great suggestions and excerpts from parents who are currently unschooling. Their experiences are a great source of information and inspiration. I absolutely cannot think of a better way for my kids to learn and am so glad to have this book as a reference tool on my bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From a family of long-time unschoolers..., Jan 4 2002
By Tano (USA) - See all my reviews
we highly recommend this book. Aside from the information you can get about unschooling at the www.unschooling.com website and message boards, this is the best information in print.

Our family has always unschooled, and it was John Holt that brought us there, along with listening to our hearts and respecting our children's point of view.

If you are interested in homeschooling, read John Holt's books ("Learning All the Time") and visit the message boards at www.unschooling.com. And add this wonderful book to your library, as you will use it over and over again...and you will lend it to friends over and over again!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Unschooling Book!, May 17 2004
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read. A super place to start!
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. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by S. LaCasse

2.0 out of 5 stars Be VERY Careful Before You Tread
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. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004 by Greg Perry

5.0 out of 5 stars Veteran homeschooler or newbie, this is for everyone!
When you've homeschooled for many, many years, you sometimes get jaded regarding homeschooling books. "Been there, done that" syndrome. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all homeschoolers
This book really helped me in expanding ideas for homeschooling. It's an easy read, too.
Published on Aug 4 2002 by L. Greene

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is by far the best book I have read on homeschooling. I'm glad I read it at the begining of our venture. Read more
Published on April 6 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars New Homeschooler in Tennessee
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. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
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... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2001 by Sara Thacker

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had this book 8 years ago
This book was a godsend. At long last a book detailing the way my daughter learned. As a former (public school)teacher I was at loose ends how to educate my daughter. Read more
Published on April 15 2001 by Carol J.Mullaney

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, well written and researched!
It's hard to believe that there really is a handbook on how to unschool, but this really is! It explains clearly how unschooling works -- how it's different for everyone and yet... Read more
Published on Feb 17 2001 by Mary Jamba

5.0 out of 5 stars I UNSCHOOL AND IT WORKS!
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. Read more
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