Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

  • 2

    First Things First

    • Individualization
    • Conquering the Overwhelm
    • Setting Up Your Home for Unschooling
  • 3

    Internal Work

    • What's Your "Why?"
    • Criticism and Fears
    • Dismantling Schoolish Thoughts
    • Deschooling
  • 4

    Let's Get Practical

    • Learning Subjects
    • Your Unschooling Curriculum
  • 5

    Wrapping Up

    • 3-Step Formula for Unschooling Successs!
    • Tell me how it went...
    • What's Next?

FAQ

  • Is this a live course or self-paced?

    It’s 100% self-paced, so you can start whenever you’re ready and revisit lessons as often as you’d like.

  • Do I need to fully commit to unschooling before taking this course?

    Not at all. This course is perfect if you’re curious, hesitant, or just beginning to explore unschooling. You’ll learn how it works and whether it feels like a good fit for your family—no pressure, no judgment.

  • Does this course replace a curriculum?

    Well, yes... and no—and that’s the beauty of it. Unschooling isn’t about finding a different curriculum; it’s about learning how to support your child’s growth through curiosity, connection, and everyday life. I have so many awesome ideas waiting for you on the other side!

  • What if my child is still in school?

    You can still benefit from this course. Whether you’re planning to withdraw or simply reconsidering your options, Unschooling 101 will give you clarity and confidence about what’s possible.

  • What age range is this best for?

    Unschooling strategies and concepts apply to kids of all ages! The course will help you - the parent - look at what matters most in your family.

  • How long does it take to complete?

    It’s self-paced and made up of short, manageable lessons. You can finish in a weekend or take your time—whatever works best for your schedule.

  • What if I have questions during the course?

    Email me! Use the Q4Sue form and I'll get some resources over to you ASAP! If you'd like more support, we can hop on a coaching call or the membership community is ready and waiting for you to join!

Instructor/Mentor

Unschooling Mom2Mom

Sue Patterson

Sue Patterson

Sue Patterson is a longtime unschooling coach who helps parents make unschooling work in real life—with all its twists, doubts, and beautiful surprises. Through mentorships, group and private coaching, guides, ebooks, and courses, Sue offers both practical tools and steady encouragement. She also hosts the widely popular Unschooling Mom2Mom podcast, now with over 350,000 downloads—and recently expanded to include video content on YouTube. Sue has been part of the unschooling world for nearly 30 years, ever since she pulled her kids out of the school system in 1996. Her now-grown unschooled children—ages 35, 33, and 31—have gone on to earn degrees and certifications, launch businesses, buy homes, raise children, and pursue fulfilling lives on their own terms. No doors were closed to them, and they have zero regrets about their unconventional upbringing (in case you were wondering!). Known for her warm, reassuring style, Sue brings experience, empathy, and clarity to parents navigating the path of unschooling—right when they need it most.