Unschooling Mom2Mom Blog

There are many areas to consider, learn and integrate when diving into unschooling. Sue and other unschooling experts share written wisdom in blog posts. They cover topics such as how to start unschooling kids at any age, deschooling, math, reading, and more! In addition, posts offer sage insights on coping with critics, obstacles, or teens! 

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Do Unschoolers fall behind? Nervous mom  & nervous kid
By Sue Patterson May 14, 2026
Are unschoolers behind academically? Understand how learning works without grade levels or curriculum, and how to tell if your child is progressing over time.

What Do You Need Help With?

Topic Collections

Every family, every situation, and every parent is different. But you can learn The Basics of Unschooling and how to make it work in your family!

How to Unschool

How DO unschoolers learn essential concepts? From personal phobias to money to Minecraft let's see how it weaves through everyday life.

Learning Math

Language Arts

Wondering how unschoolers learn to read without a curriculum? You’re not alone. Read these for tips, insights, research, and strategies to help.

Learning to Read

Writing

Learning to write often devolves into power struggles - not with unschooling though. Help kids learn to write without the tears - theirs or yours!

Learning to Write

Unschooling works for teens too! Learn from parents and teens who discovered this approach that actually prepared them for college and careers.

Unschooling Teens

Your Kid & Electronics

Is technology distracting your kids or part of their natural learning path? How do video games fit into the picture? Let's talk about this issue we all face.

Technology Issues

This stage exists between the school approach to learning  and unschooling.  Let's dismantle what isn't necessary as you unschool your child.

Deschooling

Are friends and family criticizing your choice to unschool? Or may you're your harshest critic? Let's address the particular concerns and get you some reassurance!

Conquering Criticism

Socialization

Whether your kid is a social butterfly or prefers to keep to themselves, unschooling allows them to have the experiences they need to thrive.

What about Socialization?

Testing

How do unschooling families deal with Testing?
Here's a collection of articles to help you see some options.


Testing

Not Back-to-School

When the local kids are all heading back to school, it can turn into a community frenzy - sometimes causing parents and kids to second-guess their home education approach or wonder what they're missing. Here are a variety of techniques and practical ideas to help you through this time of year, creating new traditions, examining what's going on, and celebrating the option to unschool!

NOT Back-to-School

Most Recent Blogposts

Do Unschoolers fall behind? Nervous mom  & nervous kid
By Sue Patterson May 14, 2026
Are unschoolers behind academically? Understand how learning works without grade levels or curriculum, and how to tell if your child is progressing over time.
Small plants above ground -  big root system underneath
By Sue Patterson May 11, 2026
Does unschooling feel like nothing is happening? Here’s why it can look lazy, what’s actually going on, and how to start trusting the process.
2 families with children - what does an Unschooling Day look like? Real examples by age
By Sue Patterson May 5, 2026
Curious what an unschooling day looks like? See real-life examples by age, understand why it feels unstructured, and how learning happens without a set schedule.
The Mother's Day Fairy - doorbell
By Sue Patterson May 4, 2026
Is it time for the Mother's Day Fairy to come to your house? What? You don't know about her? Let me explain...
Sue Patterson  Unschooling Podcast Is Unschooling Really Enough
By Sue Patterson April 28, 2026
Wondering what unschooling looks like on a typical day? Learn how real-life learning shows up, why it can feel unstructured, and how to know your child is actually learning.
By Sue Patterson April 9, 2026
Radical unschooling is often misunderstood as extreme, hands-off parenting or a rejection of learning altogether. In reality, radical unschooling is about going to the root of how children learn best — through connection, trust, and real life. It's not limited to academics - it's about ALL Learning. This post explains what radical unschooling actually means, what it doesn’t, and why it’s far more intentional than most people assume.
Sue Patterson at microphone in garden
By Sue Patterson April 1, 2026
Discover 10 reasons why spring is the perfect time to try unschooling. Real-life learning, no curriculum, and simple ways to get started this season.
How do Unschooling moms make plans?
By Sue Patterson March 16, 2026
One of the questions unschooling parents ask all the time is: “But how do you plan anything?” Most of us were trained to believe planning means lesson plans, subjects, and assignments. So when you remove curriculum, it can feel like you’ve removed the roadmap too. But unschooling planning isn’t about deciding what your child must learn next. It’s about shaping a life where curiosity has room to grow.
Mom starting Pi Day - Kids Not Interested
By Sue Patterson March 12, 2026
Pi Day Without the Hype — When "Fun Learning" Falls Flat
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How do Unschoolers Learn Academics?

Do Unschoolers fall behind? Nervous mom  & nervous kid
By Sue Patterson May 14, 2026
Are unschoolers behind academically? Understand how learning works without grade levels or curriculum, and how to tell if your child is progressing over time.
Unschooling Parents Toolkit
By Sue Patterson September 25, 2025
Your Unschooling Parent Toolkit: 25 Guides on sale through Sept 30th! Let me show you how to unschool!
What about The Basics
By Sue Patterson September 16, 2025
Worried about the basics? See how kids learn reading, math & science through everyday life—no curriculum required. Are they learning enough?
By Sue Patterson April 27, 2025
Even Star Wars gives so many opportunities for kids to learn!
Will Unschoolers Learn Shakespeare?
By Sue Patterson April 20, 2025
Shakespeare can be fascinating and fun! Here's how unschooled kids are exposed to The Bard!
Seasonal Unschooling in the Sprint
By Sue Patterson March 23, 2025
Seasonal unschooling offers the structure many parents want to find. Find out the specific information about how Spring offers ways for homeschooled and unschooled children to learn more about traditional stubjects like language arts, math, science, and social studies.
By Sue Patterson January 23, 2025
Do you think of Reading as the Holy Grail of Learning? Let's talk about that!
Dragons and Homeschooling? Who knew we could find subjects in this mythical world?
January 16, 2025
Dragons and Homeschooling? Who knew we could find subjects in this mythical world?
By Sue Patterson January 23, 2024
Social media is in a flurry about the Pythagorean Theorem... why we learn it, how we learn it, what's the point? So I decided to ask my Robot Friend how DO we use the Pythagorean Theorem in real life. I think you'll be surprised!
By Sue Patterson November 11, 2023
Let's look at an unschooling approach to creating Gratitude Journals - whether our kids like to write or not!
By Sue Patterson June 28, 2023
Unschoolers Find Subjects Hiding Everywhere!
By Sue Patterson April 11, 2023
Interested in learning how to unschool math - without a curriculum? Listen to the podcast and/or read along! Sue Patterson shares unschooling secrets that will help you eliminate power struggles and still prepare kids for the adult life!

Understanding Unschooling

Practical clear explanations

Do Unschoolers fall behind? Nervous mom  & nervous kid
By Sue Patterson May 14, 2026
Are unschoolers behind academically? Understand how learning works without grade levels or curriculum, and how to tell if your child is progressing over time.
2 families with children - what does an Unschooling Day look like? Real examples by age
By Sue Patterson May 5, 2026
Curious what an unschooling day looks like? See real-life examples by age, understand why it feels unstructured, and how learning happens without a set schedule.
By Sue Patterson April 9, 2026
Radical unschooling is often misunderstood as extreme, hands-off parenting or a rejection of learning altogether. In reality, radical unschooling is about going to the root of how children learn best — through connection, trust, and real life. It's not limited to academics - it's about ALL Learning. This post explains what radical unschooling actually means, what it doesn’t, and why it’s far more intentional than most people assume.
How do Unschooling moms make plans?
By Sue Patterson March 16, 2026
One of the questions unschooling parents ask all the time is: “But how do you plan anything?” Most of us were trained to believe planning means lesson plans, subjects, and assignments. So when you remove curriculum, it can feel like you’ve removed the roadmap too. But unschooling planning isn’t about deciding what your child must learn next. It’s about shaping a life where curiosity has room to grow.
two kids. Quirky kids? Unschooling & Neurodivergence
By Sue Patterson March 9, 2026
Learn why neurodivergent kids thrive outside traditional school—and how unschooling families use neurodivergent-informed parenting strategies to support all kids.
Woman biting nails next to woman smiling with text
By Sue Patterson February 27, 2026
Struggling with unschooling doubt or feeling like you’re not doing enough? Discover how daily reinforcement helps homeschooling parents build steady confidence.
Where did your confidence go?
By Sue Patterson February 14, 2026
Feeling steady one day, and panicking the next?
By Sue Patterson August 19, 2025
School Messed with Your Head
Dont Do It Shopping cart
By Sue Patterson August 6, 2025
As moms are shopping the Back-to-School sales, Sue Patterson is trying hard to resist whispering to them, "Don't Do It!"
By Sue Patterson January 5, 2025
If this past semester of homeschooling has been lackluster - or worse - it might be time to explore unschooling! Sue Patterson shares 5 Steps to help you move into an unschooling direction.
Billboard saying Unschooling: Next Stop!
By Sue Patterson August 24, 2024
Billboards and roadmaps - all pointing you toward unschooling the kids this year!
By Sue Patterson August 29, 2023
Do you like unschooling but wonder why your doubts hold you back? Sue Patterson shares what she did to grow her confidence in unschooling - it could work for you too!
By Sue Patterson May 2, 2023
Do you like the idea of unschooling but you're worried that your kids will have gaps in their education? Sue Patterson talks about this on this week's Unschooling Mom2Mom Podcast
By Sue Patterson April 11, 2023
Interested in learning how to unschool math - without a curriculum? Listen to the podcast and/or read along! Sue Patterson shares unschooling secrets that will help you eliminate power struggles and still prepare kids for the adult life!
By Sue Patterson September 14, 2022
Sue Patterson shares all the learning that happens when kids are playing pretend with their toys.
Technology and Your Kids
By Sue Patterson September 8, 2022
Worried about your kids use of technology and "screens?" Sue Patterson helps you understand how to see it through an unschooling lens.
What about Parenting as Unschoolers? Mom & Daughter
By Sue Patterson August 30, 2022
Do you wonder about the parenting aspect, when it comes to unschooling? Sue Patterson shares some insight onUnschooling Mom2Mom.
Ok, you're unschooling - now what's the plan?
By Sue Patterson August 24, 2022
OK! You've decided to unschool. But now you're wondering what exactly is the plan here? You're in the right place - Sue can help!
Child in a field using a magnifying glass to look at bugs.
By Sue Patterson July 1, 2022
The world provides so many interesting and curious opportunities. Kids are engaging in these all the time. As parents, our job is to notice the learning that is happening right in front of us!
By Sue Patterson June 21, 2022
Following Kids' Interests - When you start to explore unschooling, you hear a lot about kids following interests. And initially, for a lot of people, they think of 1-2 things they’ve seen their kids interested in - Lego, playing make believe, Fortnight or Minecraft. And they can’t wrap their brain around that being “enough.” Read More

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