Freeschooling is learning as a way of life.
It's about transforming our whole approach to education and trusting that children are innately driven to learn and explore when given the freedom to do so. They don't need to be force-fed information, but ample opportunities to learn arise along life's path. We don't follow a curriculum, and enjoy a variety of opportunities and activities in a fun way that inspires their learning journey, while following their lead. We also feel that developing authentic relationships & communication skills, creativity, problem solving skills, reverence for nature, self awareness and intuition are key factors in living a quality life. Children's strengths, skills and passions naturally flourish from this strong foundation, when they are nurtured with unconditional love. We trust that our children will learn what they need in their own time.
It's about transforming our whole approach to education and trusting that children are innately driven to learn and explore when given the freedom to do so. They don't need to be force-fed information, but ample opportunities to learn arise along life's path. We don't follow a curriculum, and enjoy a variety of opportunities and activities in a fun way that inspires their learning journey, while following their lead. We also feel that developing authentic relationships & communication skills, creativity, problem solving skills, reverence for nature, self awareness and intuition are key factors in living a quality life. Children's strengths, skills and passions naturally flourish from this strong foundation, when they are nurtured with unconditional love. We trust that our children will learn what they need in their own time.
Besides all those reasons, it feels right. It feels right to connect with our children, to see their relationship flourish, to be with them and enjoy our life together. And we no longer have to stress out in the mornings rushing out the door to fit into someone else's schedule. We are creating a sacred, beautiful life that dreams are made of. We start the day with our morning circle to become fully present, to honour the elements and connect with the above, the below and our hearts within. Our days are filled with a mixture of fun, laughter, games, play, books, experiments, creativity, learning, art, craft, woodwork, circus tricks, making things, negotiating, gardening, bunnies, friends, talking, singing, food, outings, hugs, insights, activities, being home and quiet times...all the things that make up a beautiful life. Not all on the same day of course! And this list is as ever expanding as we are... Before bed we have a closing circle to thank the Universe for this beautiful day. It's only been a few weeks so far, and has been an incredible journey already! We've connected more deeply than ever before and the children are thriving, they are radiantly happy and glowing. They are totally inspired each day, excited to see what the day will bring. We all love it. Totally.
This blog is to serve a number of purposes. First and foremost, it is a way for us to share our journey with you, to hopefully inspire you with ideas that will enrich your own family, and to also share our insights and tribulations as they arise in an honest and open way... It is also a way to connect with other people on a similar path and a way of keeping a record of our journey. And above all else, my greatest wish is for people to have the courage to reclaim their life, step out of the 'system' and trust that we really can live the life of our dreams!
Because we can.
