SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookLesley Grossblatt: LinkedIn | Medium | XJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceSparking Independent Learning with Strewing | Modulo - Lesley GrossblattTeach Your Kids Podcast EpisodesRaising Gifted Learners With Megan Cannella: Insights From a Gifted Learning Specialist About Identifying and Supporting Gifted KidsDr. Gordon Neufeld on Redefining Parental Power & ConnectionBut what about socialization?Teach Your Kids Blog PostsBut what about childcare? - Teach Your KidsBooks and ArticlesFree to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life - Peter GrayHold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté MDThe Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under - Judy Galbraith M.A.The Gifted Teen Survival Guide: Smart, Sharp, and Ready for (Almost) Anything  - Judy Galbraith M.A.Unschooling Podcasts and Websites The Exploring Unschooling PodcastUnschooling Mom2MomStrewing CalendarUnschooling SchoolOnline ClassesCreativeLiveMasterClassKhan Academy Related ResourcesHomeschool Association of CaliforniaSudbury school - WikipediaWhat Are You Learning?Young StorytellersThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.  Time Codes00:00:00 — Introduction: Manisha welcomes Lesley Grossblatt00:01:09 — Lesley shares her personal journey into unschooling00:03:53 — Discussing the concept of crisis homeschooling00:10:40 — The significance of the de-schooling process in unschooling00:17:05 — Lesley's perspective on the learner-driven approach of unschooling00:21:17 — Utilizing video games and technology as educational tools in unschooling00:29:48 — How Lesley tailored Japanese language learning for her child's interests00:34:31 — Addressing fears and misconceptions about unschooling00:38:45 — Lesley's older child's transition from unschooling to traditional high school00:46:40 — Exploring the concept of strewing in unschooling00:52:20 — Balancing unschooling with full-time work and nurturing children's independence00:55:30 — Lesley discusses integrating life skills into unschooling and shares her experience working with education entrepreneurs00:59:02 — The importance of community support in the unschooling journey01:03:25 — How Lesley manages time and resources for unschooling01:07:00 — Final thoughts and conclusion of the interviewThis podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

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