March Discussion Group

I am so excited to have everyone read and discuss my favorite book about education, Free Range Learning: How Homeschooling Changes Everything by Laura Grace Weldon.

Now, before you think, "This book isn't for me...I'm not homeschooling, and I don't really want to homeschool!", consider the idea that we are all homeschoolers. Whether your kids are in public school, private school, or homeschool, we are all ultimately responsible and accountable for educating and raising our own children. This book has hundreds of great ideas that can help you supplement, in natural ways that are very effective but are harder to implement in school settings, the things your children are learning at school and at home.

Part One of Free Range Learning covers a wide range of topics, such as natural learning, nurturing learners, the importance of work and play, and social connections. Part Two of the book covers individual "school" subjects, like math, science & nature, the arts, and history, offering incredible information and resources related to each subject. I love that throughout the book are scattered actual experiences from families all over the world and really great quotes about education and children.

Let's plan to read Part One for our March discussion. Then, if everyone likes the book, we can move on to Part Two.

I hope you all enjoy Laura Grace Weldon's incredible knowledge and perspective...I can't wait to talk with you all about it!