Unschool Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unschool/ Encouraging, Equipping and Empowering Homeschoolers in SC and Beyond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:13:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cropped-google--32x32.png Unschool Archives - The SC Homeschooling Connection https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unschool/ 32 32 Learn Nothing Day–Try It Today! https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/learn-nothing-day/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/learn-nothing-day/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:51:53 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2667 Many people come to homeschooling with the idea that kids have to be told what to learn and that learning only occurs in a prescribed classroom setting. But, unschoolers have a day in July that is declared a national holiday. It’s Learn Nothing Day. Learn Nothing Day: Take the Challenge Learn Nothing Day is a […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/learn-nothing-day/feed/ 9 Does *THIS* Count as School? https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/does-this-count-as-school/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/does-this-count-as-school/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 15:37:13 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4439 Does *THIS* count as school? Fill in the blank. This common question demonstrates one of the basic qualifications to homeschool. We worry about these things…when we have our children’s best interests at heart. What “counts” as school? If it counts, does it count a whole day…or just half a day? Does *THIS* count? Does this […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/does-this-count-as-school/feed/ 3 Homeschool Grade Levels https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-grade-levels/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-grade-levels/#respond Sat, 27 Aug 2022 18:11:32 +0000 http://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=2681 In another post, we discussed various grade level guidelines. Now, let’s consider how to determine your homeschool grade levels. You’re standing in line at the grocery store. The clerk begins making chit-chat with you and your kids. And then she asks your child: What grade are you in? It’s the dreaded question many homeschoolers do […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/homeschool-grade-levels/feed/ 0 How to Document Unstructured Playtime https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/document-unstructured-playtime/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/document-unstructured-playtime/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:31:02 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4691 In a previous post about best advice for new homeschoolers, we encourage you to play more. But how do you document unstructured playtime? Our culture suffers from chronic busyness. We feel the pressure to schedule assignments and activities for every waking moment. Plus, we’re required to document the school activities. The weight of responsibility feels […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/document-unstructured-playtime/feed/ 6 Geocache at Harbison State Forest https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 17:30:02 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4512 In a previous post, we talked about exploring the various regions of South Carolina.  Midlands region. The Geocache challenge at Harbison State Forest is in the Midlands region. But, once you get hooked on geocaching, you’ll find it’s a great way to explore anywhere and everywhere. Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt. People hide little […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/geocache-at-harbison-state-forest/feed/ 1 Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:55:26 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4911 Mice on Main Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to do with your kids while you’re in Greenville, SC. Whether you’re new to SC or just exploring regions of South Carolina, add this to your bucket list. This kid-friendly activity is a great way to explore Greenville, see some art, and get a little exercise […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/mice-on-main-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 0 Unschooling under SC Laws https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unschooling-under-sc-laws/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unschooling-under-sc-laws/#comments Sat, 30 May 2020 14:15:43 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=5118 How can you implement unschooling under SC laws and record-keeping requirements? The SC laws seems very structured, so how does it work with unschooling? Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com —>How to Homeschool with Unschool Method<— Unschooling is child led learning. It can also be called discovery learning or project-based learning. You can utilize […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/unschooling-under-sc-laws/feed/ 3 Deschooling Activities https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/deschooling-activities/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/deschooling-activities/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2019 11:49:31 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4726 Deschooling is the mental adjustment period when you leave the school system. In a previous post, we talked about some quick start curriculum ideas. Today, let’s also consider some deschooling activities to do while you adjust to your new homeschooling lifestyle. Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com –>What is Deschooling?<– I am a graduate […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/deschooling-activities/feed/ 4 How Am I Smart? Unit Study https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/how-am-i-smart/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/how-am-i-smart/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:46:28 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=4503 Education for many school kids leaves them to wonder *if* they are smart. But, education should inspire kids to wonder *how* am I smart? Let’s explore the many ways to have “smarts”. Check out my guest post at Homeschool.com –> How to Use Multiple Intellegences Method <– There’s a saying that goes like this: Everyone […]

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]]> https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/how-am-i-smart/feed/ 1 Create Your Own High School Course https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/create-your-own-high-school-course/ https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/create-your-own-high-school-course/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:44:40 +0000 https://www.homeschoolingsc.org/?p=3906 You can create your own high school course for anything. In a previous post, we talked about course credits in basic record-keeping for high school. Let’s talk some more about how to document your own course for high school credit. There are two basic ways to think about a high school credit. One is covering a […]

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