Suzie Andres and twelve other Catholic homeschoolers describe how they implement an "unschooling" style of teaching in their homes. Drawing from St. Therese, St. John Bosco, John Holt (How Children Learn and How Children Fail), and ancient philosophers, the families paint a picture of authentic education without the constraints and pitfalls of typical modern education. Andres admirably addresses the question of whether a Catholic can happily and sanely unschool by explaining it as a sensible approach to the mystery of learning, not as an ideology in competition with her faith. The heart of the book is the honest and humble description of home education by twelve homeschooling mothers who have embraced unschooling in varying degrees. Anyone interested in education and particularly home education will be inspired by their narratives.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has been such a delight to read--so many homeschool parents spend a lot of time worrying about what they're covering, how they're covering it . . . and then spend a lot of time fighting with their kids in order to accomplish what they think needs to be accomplished.
This book shows a gentler way that is still very much a *Catholic* way, in which we can follow our children and trust the Holy Spirit. Suzie points out that this unschooling doesn't mean unparenting or unlearning--but it does mean that we don't have to live in fear over meeting standards or tracking grade levels.
The contributors have all impacted me greatly in their honest sharing of how they have worked this out in their families' lives--some use more or less structure, but all are flexible and sensitive to the Spirit.
A great read for anyone who is feeling discouraged or frightened in the trenches of homeschooling!
This book shows a gentler way that is still very much a *Catholic* way, in which we can follow our children and trust the Holy Spirit. Suzie points out that this unschooling doesn't mean unparenting or unlearning--but it does mean that we don't have to live in fear over meeting standards or tracking grade levels.
The contributors have all impacted me greatly in their honest sharing of how they have worked this out in their families' lives--some use more or less structure, but all are flexible and sensitive to the Spirit.
A great read for anyone who is feeling discouraged or frightened in the trenches of homeschooling!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By LotsO'Kids
Format:Paperback
Though homeschooling is fairly widely accepted as a valid educational choice for families these days, sometimes those of us who have, well, not exactly mainstream ideas about how children learn can feel very alone. These stories about families who have embraced a decidedly out-of-the-box approach to living and learning with their children are validating and encouraging. Reading Suzie's first book, Catholic Homeschooling with Gentleness, was like having a lightbulb switched on. A Little Way of Homeschooling is like seeing that lightbulb illuminating the lives of all these wonderfully unique Catholic homeschooling families who have embraced the unschooling lifestyle. A Little Way of Homeschooling has moved to the top of my list of favorite homeschooling books!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Bee's
Format:Paperback
I'm a huge fan of John Holt. And Suzie Andres and the families who share their lives in this book show how Holt's revolutionary ideas can and do work within the context of Catholic family life. The quotes from various popes and saints reinforce the fact that unschooling is a wonderful option for Catholic education. I've loved reading about how 13 different, authentic Catholic families (including the well-known Aquilinas!) use unschooling, and I find it very encouraging to read about several of the "unschooling graduates" and their happy, successful lives. I'm recommending this book to all my Catholic mommy friends! It's a treasure!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Very inspiring read
I liked reading about home schools where personalized learning in an atmosphere of love and faith has blossomed in a variety of ways. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fiona Spring
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A must read for all homeschooling families.
A beautiful, balanced approach to homeschooling. When I read this book I just knew this was the right way for our family. Read more
Published 9 months ago by lizgrace07
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Honest and inspiring
I confess that I did not expect to love this book. I consider our school at home to be a classical one, and pretty rigorous. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kathylee Johnson
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Whose little way?
I knew that I would have little appreciation for the unschooling portion of this book. However, I purchased the book thinking I would find some gems on discipline from John Bosco,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Harder
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you want your family to have a JOYFUL lifestyle of learning, then...
The traditional school system was patterned after the factory model. Therefore, doing "school-at-home" is not natural for the family and only creates unnecessary problems. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sweetums5
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The Cup of Tea I Needed Most
Generally, when I get a good book in my paws, I inhale it like a greedy 2-year-old with a big cookie.
So when I read a book slowly, it's to savour it. Read more
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Published 20 months ago by M. Armendariz
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Wisdom for the Homeschooling Journey
Sometimes the perfect book comes along right when you need it. This was the case with me and "A Little Way of Homeschooling" by Suzie Andres. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Patrice Fagnant-macarthur
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Inspiring
I was intrigued about the idea of unschooling after I had read several books about children who'd been unhappy in public school and decided to "unschool" at home. Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Ostermann
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Great read
This book is really lovely and inspiring. Even if you don't unschool it is helpful for most any mother! Highly recommend.
Published 21 months ago by Noelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is helping us to enjoy learning.
My children have been homeschooled since the beginning. We had started out following their interests but slowly moved more towards workbooks. We had a disastrous year last year. Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. C. Powers
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