Author Archives: Lize Richmond

Nature is the natural place to learn about the necessities of life. It is a place to play, grow food, watch science, connect for emotional and mental health and so much more. Everything in nature is interconnected. You cannot help but to learn about different subjects and areas of life. Through play, do and experiencingContinue reading “BLOG 9: Nature Schooling and The Laws of Nature”

There was a time where humans not only lived closed to nature but it was also normal for all learning to happen through nature. But as society progressed, we slowly started losing our connection with nature. And today, the closest most people get is watching a video on a screen. And although technology and modernContinue reading “BLOG 8: Natural Learning Through Nature”

To make the shift from public or private schooling to homeschooling is daunting. Reading through homeschooling social media groups, you will almost every day find a new mom asking where to start and how to homeschool. The truth is, there are many different ways to homeschool. One is not necessarily better than the other. WhatContinue reading “BLOG 7: 5 Types of Homeschooling”

Remember as a child how people asked you what you want to be when you are a grown up? A few decades ago it wasn’t too difficult to choose as there weren’t many options available. But today the opportunities are endless. The World is Changing The traditional jobs like we know it are all stillContinue reading “BLOG 6: 5 Online Jobs for Unschoolers”

Your child might only be seven years old but as a parent, you are probably already worried about university and career options. It is natural as a parent to want the best for your child and going against the grain with homeschooling can be daunting. A very common question asked is, “how will my childContinue reading “BLOG 5: High School Options for Homeschoolers”

Schooling is seen as a basic human right to receive an education. Traditionally, it is the place where students receive their primary knowledge. Formal instruction is given by teachers to students on a variety of subjects. As the world is progressing though, we have to ask if this is still the most beneficial way ofContinue reading “BLOG 4: Pro’s and Con’s of Mainstream Schooling”

The aim of formal education or schooling is for students to gain knowledge, learn new skills and prepare them for the future. This will enable them to be successful or productive members of society. What is a Successful Member of Society? In terms of education, being a successful member of society would mean you canContinue reading “BLOG 3: What is the Purpose of Schooling?”

“Schools and schooling are increasingly irrelevant to the great enterprises of the planet. No one believes anymore that scientists are trained in science classes or politicians in civics classes or poets in English classes.” – John Taylor Gatto What is the Purpose of Schooling? The aim of formal education or schooling is to create anContinue reading “BLOG 2: Self-Directed Learning vs Mainstream Schooling”

Unschooling is a type of homeschooling, first introduced in the the late 1970’s by John Holt. He was an American educator and is seen as the father of unschooling. Unschooling Philosophy With an unschooling approach, children direct their own education. It is a child-directed approach and is based on the interests of the child. ItContinue reading “BLOG 1: What is Unschooling: Pro’s and Con’s”