Unschooling your child

Unschooling is the most fluid style of homeschooling. There is no

curriculum and no set boundaries. Many parents feel a bit

apprehensive about such freedom. But, even unschooling has certain

guidelines that make it a great method of homeschooling

Firstly, allow your child to express interests. Let her select the

topic. If she wants to learn about flowers, tell her about the

various flowers, their functions, parts of the flower, rare flowers

etc. But don't go overboard. Allow her the freedom to stop when

she has had enough. This process of learning may take a month or a

day. It is up to the child to decide how much she wants to learn.

Expand your child's areas of interests using videos, books, magazines,

puzzles and games. Go to a museum or take her to a library.

Simultaneously, broaden your own interests. The more you know, the

more the child gets to learn.

Notice all opportunities for learning. When in the kitchen, point out

the vitamins in fruits and vegetables. What makes tomatoes red, and

why are leafy vegetables good? If you don't know the answers, don't

worry. Look it up. Lastly, don't worry if the going seems slow. This

is just the way kids learn. Give them time and lots of encouragement.