Supplies, projects, hobbies, organization

[Sandra Dodd]

Hello Sandra--I am a radical unschooling mom and I just started a new list dedicated to unschooling resources (apparently the old one no longer exists).  I would like to promote it on AL (and also Unschooling Discussion--you are moderator of that one as well, right?).  Is this OK?  Also, if you think it is worthy, I would be thrilled if you mentioned it on the links section of your website.  Thank you for all you have done for unschooling. Here is the link:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unschoolsupplies/

And here is the description:

Unschool Supplies is a list where families can discover and share resources that contribute to a rich environment for learning and living. Contributions may include favorite games, crafts, activities, projects, clubs, as well as reviews of useful books, websites, catalogues, toys, and equipment. In addition, members are welcome to ask for information on a particular area of interest--how to best help a child with a passion for building circuit boards, or raising rabbits, or whatever...

It is also a place where unschoolers of all ages can "show and tell" their projects and hobbies. Pictures and stories of other people's creations are an incomparable source of inspiration and creative synergy. Learning about other people's interests and accomplishments can expand our understanding of what is possible and help take the fear out of exploring unfamiliar territory.

We can also share ways in which we organize (or disorganize) our homes in order to foster learning and creativity while also facilitating family life. How do we transform our homes to meet the different needs of all family members? An ersatz "Unschooling Homes and Gardens"...

Eventually, contributions will be compiled on a sister website in order to provide unschoolers with an easily accessible, one-stop-shop for ideas, supplies, and inspiration.


--Olalla