Ep. 10 - Why don’t kids like school?

In this episode we address the universal question: "Why don’t kids like school?" Tune-in and re-consider the challenges faced by children in conventional school settings (both at home and in a classroom) and what home educating parents may want to do differently.

 

Unraveling the Mystery:

This episode challenges the perception that kids don't like learning.  Instead, we suggest that adults may struggle to recognize and honor learning that is meaningful to the child.  Listen in and explore the idea of actively engaging with children's self-chosen learning, entering their world, and offering non-judgmental support.

 

Reshaping the Approach to Learning:

We examine the need to reevaluate and reshape the approach to learning in homeschools by:

• Introducing the philosophy of the 90-Minute School Day, drawing inspiration from educational philosophers Maria Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and John Holt.
• Defining deschooling and its benefits.
• Answering, “Is deschooling the same as unschooling?”
• Discussing the challenges in shifting paradigms.
• Carving out a space for natural learning.
• Linking neuroscience to thinking and learning.
• Building memory libraries in children’s minds.
• Sharing practical takeaways.

 

Resources and Support:

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“Why Don’t Student’s Like School?” – article from American Educator by Daniel T. Willingham

Episode 9 – The Science of Attachment: Reading Aloud is Key

How Children Learn by John Holt

Montessori: A Modern Approach: The Classic Introduction to Montessori for Parents and Teachers by Paula Polk Lillard

For the Children’s Sake: Foundations for Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macauley

Episode 4 – Escape the Homeschool Comparison Trap

Episode 6 -  Unlock Your Child’s Superpowers: The Magic of Observation

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