Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Living proof


"We don't have to be tested to find out what we've learned. The learning will be demonstrated as we use new skills and talk knowledgeably about a topic."
—Pam Sorooshian

SandraDodd.com/pam/principles
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Monday, August 19, 2013

Enough trivia

Enough trivia will create a detailed model of the universe.

Sign in Liverpool: Humped Zebra Crossing

Joy said "That is a poem," about the text above, when it appeared here. I decided to create a new page for this poem to link to.
SandraDodd.com/trivia
photo by Sandra Dodd

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Relax into it

Unschooling is easy for children, once parents relax into it and come to understand it. It's a way of living with children in a life based on sharing a joyous exploration of the world.
SandraDodd.com/interviews/successful
photo by Colleen Prieto

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Don't miss it

flag on a boat in Liverpool

"If I wasn't paying attention, and if I was afraid of the time Ethan spends at the computer, I would miss all of the creativity and learning happening. Worse still, Ethan might too, because my worry would become his burden."
—Karen James

SandraDodd.com/screentime
photo by Sandra Dodd
of a flag on a boat in Liverpool

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Words

signs at an old shop

Please be careful with words, because they say what you're thinking. Be careful with thoughts because they affect the way you're responding to people.

SandraDodd.com/words
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Playful experimentation

Children learn from playing. They experiment with tools, materials, textures, movements, sounds. They imitate the older people around the. They imitate animals, and fictional characters. They try on voices, faces, postures and ideas.

Parents should encourage and facilitate their playful experimentation.
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Learning Styles and living big
, on the Always Learning discussion
photo by Sarah Dickinson