This course is tailor-made for those parents who are new to unschooling! With 15 core videos, you'll learn how to cultivate a great learning environment, deschool your mindset, and SEE the education that's already taking place all around you!
If you're brand-new to unschooling or if you've tried to unschool, but something isn't working right - this course is for you! I can help you figure this out all in ONE weekend!
UNSCHOOLING GROUNDWORK will give you the information and knowledge needed to be successful. (2 hours)
OVERCOMING FEARS - wouldn't it be great to banish these fears once and for all! I have a strategy for this! (2 hours)
HOW DO UNSCHOOLERS LEARN? I'll share practical suggestions for your questions about the how, what and why unschoolers learn what they need to be successful in the world! (2 hours)
ROLE OF THE UNSCHOOLING PARENT - We’ll identify ways to parent that can strengthen your connections with the kids, increase the joy in your homes, and create a rich learning environment for your family. (2 hour)
Jumping Into Unschooling!
FAQ
How long will this take?
You can easily do this in a weekend. It's about 5 hours worth of videos.
The workbooks with links to PDFs or additional resources are available to help you dive deeper.
Who is this course for?
Parents who want to understand how unschooling can work for their family.
Is this course only for new unschoolers?
This is the perfect course for new unschoolers. But if you've been unschooling and you're struggling a little, you may have skipped over a part that you still need. Many unschooling families in their 2nd or 3rd year of unschooling find this course strengthens and solidifies their unschooling foundation.
Is this course DIY?
Yes, this is a self-paced course! But I'm right there with you through videos and audio, guided journaling, and specific resources I've selected to help with each particular module. You'll be able to make this work in whatever way YOU learn best. Watch videos over coffee each morning, listen to the audio like a podcast, or do a deep dive immerse yourself over the weekend. Whatever works!
Isn’t everything I need to know available on Google?
Yep! It is - but it will take time, and tedious Googling, to comb through it all and find the gems of truth and helpful wisdom.
There's a big difference between reading things that feel good, and getting practical, useful advice that you can apply to your life in real-time. This couse will save valuable time, effort, and avoid a boatload of stress by learning with me instead!
You’ll avoid sifting through the internet for hours upon hours, only to remain overwhelmed and confused.
Save a TON of time (and grief!), gain confidence, and start enjoying unschooling RIGHT AWAY!
"My family has unique needs, will this course apply to us?"
Yes! Every unschooling family must adjust what we learn to fit our individual family members.
So much of what we believe and think about learning is still seen through the lens of how we were raised and what our own experiences with education and learning were like.
Over time, as families actually live the unschooling experience/lifestyle, you'll find so many layers of conditioning peeling away!
Unschooling principles that you may have initially been unsure about, now seem logical. It's a process, for sure.
Learning about unschooling principles as you’re starting out helps you to have a framework to build and modify as you go.
Wondering why you should learn from me?
Sue Patterson has been helping families figure out how to learn without the restrictions of school since 1998 - over 25 years! She has a social media following of nearly 100,000 engaged and curious unschooling parents!
Her own children are grown unschoolers, now 29, 32, and 34 - each with completely different interests and paths - and each really happy with their childhood experiences.
Sue's kids are all successfully navigating their young adulthood with college, higher education, families, careers. (You’ll hear more about them in the course!)
Bonus material
A few Extras for you when you purchase the course!
#1 START UP GUIDE
START UP GUIDE
(only available with this course)
Step-by-step starter for the very very beginner unschooling parent. If you'd like someone to walk you through those stressful first steps, I'm here to do it in this Starter Guide!
#2 EVERYTHING COUNTS ebook
When unschoolers say "We learn through Life!" what exactly do they mean? Could you use a little help figuring out how learning really does weave through our lives on a daily basis?
This ebook will break it down and make it so clear for you! You don't want to miss it!
#3 UNSCHOOLING YOUR TEEN ebook
Are you already wondering if unschooling can really prepare teens for adulthood and real life? Or maybe you're thinking doors might close if you choose this route for the teen years? This bonus eBook will reassure you!
Course curriculum
1
Welcome! Let's Jump In!
What to Expect - Course Outline
Welcome Video
Getting-Started Goodies!
Start-Up Guide for NEW Unschoolers - Jumping Into Unschooling
New Unschooler Checklist!
Everything Counts - eBook
Unschooling Your Teens Ebook
About the Strewing Calendar
How to Get the Most out of this Course
2
Module One: Groundwork
About the Resource Guide and "UN-WORDS"...
Module 1 - Jumping Into Unschooling Resource Guide
'Un-Words' - Jumping Into Unschooling PDF
1.1 - Thinking About Your 'Why?' (Video)
1.1 - Thinking About Your 'Why?' (Audio)
Congrats! You Finished Section 1.1!
1.2 - Building Blocks (Video)
1.2 - Building Blocks (Audio)
Congrats! You Finished Section 1.2!
3
Module Two: Overcoming Fears
About Module Two - Overcoming Fears
Module 2 Resource Guide - Jumping Into Unschooling
Overcoming Fears Workbook - Jumping Into Unschooling
Handling Critics & Naysayers Worksheet - Jumping Into Unschooling
Handling Critics and Naysayers - Jumping Into Unschooling (Video)
2.1 - Fears about Yourself (Video)
2.1 - Fears about Yourself (Audio)
2.1 Completed
2.2 - Fears about Your Child (Video)
2.2 - Fears about Your Child (Audio)
2.2 Completed
2.3 - Fears about Others’ Opinions (Video)
2.3 - Fears about Others' Opinions (Audio)
2.3 Completed
2.4 - Overcoming Additional Fears (Video)
2.4 - Overcoming Additional Fears (Audio)
2.4 Completed
4
Module 3: The Learning...How, What, and Why!
About Module Three - The Learning
Module 3 Resource Guide - Jumping Into Unschooling
Identifying Strengths eBook - Jumping Into Unschooling
3.1 - How does Unschooling Work? (Video)
3.1 - How Does Unschooling Work? (Audio)
3.1 How Does Unschooling Work (Slides)
3.1 Completed
3.2 - Deschooling - What’s That? (Video)
3.2 - Deschooling - What's That? (Audio)
3.2 Completed
3.3 - Learning through Play (Video)
3.3 - Learning through Play (Audio)
3.3 Completed
3.4 - What’s Wrong With Curriculum? (Video)
3.4 - What's Wrong With Curriculum? (Audio)
3.4 Completed
3.5 - But...But...But, What About...? (Video)
3.5 - But...But...But, What About...? (Audio)
3.5 Completed
3.6 - Focusing on Strengths (Video)
3.6 - Focusing on Strengths (Audio)
3.6 Completed
5
Module 4: The Role of the Unschooling Parent
About Module Four - The Role of the Unschooling Parent
Module 4 Resource Guide - Jumping Into Unschooling