10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool

TMBH 79: What is Deschooling?


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In this episode, Pam breaks down the mystery of deschooling for new homeschoolers. She shares some common misunderstandings and explains why it's a crucial step in your homeschooling journey. There are also many handy tips on how to glide through this phase with your kiddos while keeping the peace at home. Tune in to learn more about deschooling and how it can smooth out the homeschooling ride for you and your family!

Key Takeaways:

  • Deschooling is an important and often misunderstood part of the homeschooling process. It is the process of transitioning from a traditional educational approach to a more relaxed mindset of learning. 
  • During deschooling, it is essential to take time to discover your own natural learning rhythms and explore your own interests. 
  • Deschooling is not a vacation or a break from academic work but a shift in mindset towards self-directed learning. 
  • Spending time at the library and reading books aloud as a family and individually is vital to deschooling. 
  • Watching educational YouTube videos together can also be a valuable activity during the deschooling period. 
  • Deschooling is not the same as unschooling, a specific homeschooling method based on self-directed learning without a set curriculum. 
  • Deschooling is not only for the student but also for the parent, who may need to unlearn preconceived notions about education. 
  • The length of the deschooling period varies for each child and may not necessarily follow the "one month for every year in school" rule of thumb. 
  • Deschooling is worth the time it takes to understand the true meaning of education and help reprogram a child away from traditional school mindsets.

For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/tmbh79

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