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#178 - What If Learning Isn’t Linear? Trusting the Spiral in Unschooling


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Do you ever wonder if your child is learning "enough"? 

Or worry that they’ve missed something important?

Let's explore how learning actually unfolds—through spirals, not straight lines.

Instead of a rigid, step-by-step sequence, unschoolers learn by revisiting ideas over time, layering understanding, and making meaningful connections when they’re ready. This spiral approach to learning naturally fills in what schools call “gaps”—without forcing, pressuring, or sticking to arbitrary timelines.

You'll learn:
 🌀 Why unschooling doesn’t follow a linear path—and why that’s a good thing
 🌱 How natural curiosity leads to deeper, more lasting learning
 📚 What it looks like when kids circle back to topics on their own terms
 🌻 How spirals show up in nature—and what they teach us about growth and learning
 💬 How to reframe those “behind” worries and trust your child’s unique rhythm

If you’ve ever googled:
 🔍 “How do unschoolers catch up?”
 🔍 “What if my child misses something important?”
 🔍 “How does learning happen without a plan?”
 🔍 “Can kids really learn without school?”

—this conversation is for you.

✨ Learning doesn’t follow a checklist.
 ✨ There are no missed windows.
 ✨ Growth is happening—even if it’s quiet, slow, or spiraling.

Come take a breath and lean into the spiral.

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See the graphic for how Spiral Learning Works: 

https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/learning-isn-t-linear-it-spirals

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