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Born to Learn: Real World Learning Through Unschooling and Immersion
Radical Unschooling from an Experienced Parent with over 20 Years Experience!
This NEW EDITION is has added over 100+ new pages to this ground-breaking work!
Finally, you can use the whole world as your child's classroom. In this unschooling handbook, your questions about learning without school are finally answered. What you come to understand is that unschooling is a lifestyle of learning and your children do not fall prey to the hidden curriculum of compulsory schooling. You don't waste your time homeschooling or creating activities for homeschoolers. What this book shares is that your kids are learning every minute and how you can teach your own, because a revolution has begun and children of today are finally free to learn. Filled with ideas for a joyful unschooled life, there is no more "dumbing us down" because Kytka discusses how children learn. She shares life through the lens of unschooling and how her family found the freedom to live their dreams.
Discover the Reasons You Want Your Kids To Have Self-Directed Learning
You will grasp the concept of free range learning and truly know that homeschooling changes everything. Some people have called this simple yet profound book a unschooling manifesto. In this back to basics guide, you give your kids a real education, and allow them to practice guerilla learning! You will be raising self-sufficient children instead o submitting them to the weapons of mass instruction (aka, the dark world of compulsory schooling)!
Unschooling is Modern Homeschooling - Kids are Free to Learn at Last!
All children are natural born learners and should be free to live and be raised as independent thinking, information seeking, self-directed lovers of learning. Rediscover education and unlearn what you know about schools. They are not the place for the bright children of the technological age!
Talk About Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path - This Book is a Wake Up Call to All Parents!
This book will inspire you to start mentoring self-directed learners, reawakening the instinct to play and help them to do things better. Finally, a homeschool rhythm and curriculum plan that works for your family! NOW is the time to get your kids out of the box and allow them to free their minds to activate creative expression, entrepreneurial habits and true deep thinking. Stop them from being programmed with ideas that simply don't work in today's world and get them excited about learning.
Don't Wait ANY LONGER - Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy TODAY!!
This NEW EDITION is has added over 100+ new pages to this ground-breaking work!
Finally, you can use the whole world as your child's classroom. In this unschooling handbook, your questions about learning without school are finally answered. What you come to understand is that unschooling is a lifestyle of learning and your children do not fall prey to the hidden curriculum of compulsory schooling. You don't waste your time homeschooling or creating activities for homeschoolers. What this book shares is that your kids are learning every minute and how you can teach your own, because a revolution has begun and children of today are finally free to learn. Filled with ideas for a joyful unschooled life, there is no more "dumbing us down" because Kytka discusses how children learn. She shares life through the lens of unschooling and how her family found the freedom to live their dreams.
Discover the Reasons You Want Your Kids To Have Self-Directed Learning
You will grasp the concept of free range learning and truly know that homeschooling changes everything. Some people have called this simple yet profound book a unschooling manifesto. In this back to basics guide, you give your kids a real education, and allow them to practice guerilla learning! You will be raising self-sufficient children instead o submitting them to the weapons of mass instruction (aka, the dark world of compulsory schooling)!
Unschooling is Modern Homeschooling - Kids are Free to Learn at Last!
All children are natural born learners and should be free to live and be raised as independent thinking, information seeking, self-directed lovers of learning. Rediscover education and unlearn what you know about schools. They are not the place for the bright children of the technological age!
Talk About Adventures in Parenting off the Beaten Path - This Book is a Wake Up Call to All Parents!
This book will inspire you to start mentoring self-directed learners, reawakening the instinct to play and help them to do things better. Finally, a homeschool rhythm and curriculum plan that works for your family! NOW is the time to get your kids out of the box and allow them to free their minds to activate creative expression, entrepreneurial habits and true deep thinking. Stop them from being programmed with ideas that simply don't work in today's world and get them excited about learning.
Don't Wait ANY LONGER - Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy TODAY!!
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186 pages, Paperback
First published December 22, 2014
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About the author
Kytka Hilmar-Jezek
30 books35 followersKytka Hilmar-Jezek stands as a highly accomplished author, renowned for her influential books that have left an indelible mark on readers. With a focus on parenting, education, entrepreneurship, and natural healing, her extensive repertoire of over twenty-five thought-provoking works has earned her widespread recognition, including a place in the Education Revolution in Education Hall of Fame since 1997.
Kytka's passion for education shines through her books, which boldly challenge conventional schooling paradigms and stimulate discussions on alternative approaches. Notable titles such as "The Smartest Kids Don't Go to School," "The Smartest Kids Learn All the Time," and "The Smartest Kids Know Their Options" offer fresh perspectives, urging readers to question traditional norms and embrace innovative methods of nurturing children in the technological age.
Her debut book, "Reiki for Children," quickly soared to become a global bestseller in 2001, resonating with professionals in the field who employ it as a valuable resource in teaching children. Expanding her healing-focused publications, Hilmar-Jezek has authored works like "Raw Food for Children," "Eat the Light: The Raw Food Diet as a Spiritual Practice," "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Reiki," and "The Rainbow Tower," a captivating exploration of Chakras designed for young readers.
Kytka's engaging books consistently enlighten, inspire, and challenge readers on controversial and thought-provoking subjects related to health and wellness, parenting, spirituality, and education. Through her publishing houses, Distinct Press and Czech Revival Publishing, she actively promotes diverse voices across various literary genres, fostering a platform for aspiring authors to share their unique perspectives. With her remarkable versatility, she has ghostwritten over 200 books for clients worldwide and translated more than 100 books from the Czech language (as Kytka Hilmarova).
Kytka Hilmar-Jezek's journey as an accomplished author and book editor is marked by an unwavering dedication to exploring unconventional approaches to education, parenting, health, and personal growth. Her thought-provoking books, advocacy for diverse voices, and commitment to preserving cultural heritage have made a profound impact on the literary world. By delving into her works, readers embark on a transformative journey that challenges norms, inspires critical thinking, and fosters positive change in their lives and communities.
Outside her literary endeavors, Kytka finds joy in various ventures, such as her contributions to TresBohemes.com, where she has penned numerous posts on Czech culture. Her commitment to preserving cultural heritage is further evident in her work preserving old photographs for The Photo Vault and curating items for The Czech Museum. Most of all, she loves to read on lazy afternoons, snuggled next to her sweet little Shiba Inu, Sir Richard.
http://www.Kytka.org
http://www.KytkaJezek.com
Kytka's passion for education shines through her books, which boldly challenge conventional schooling paradigms and stimulate discussions on alternative approaches. Notable titles such as "The Smartest Kids Don't Go to School," "The Smartest Kids Learn All the Time," and "The Smartest Kids Know Their Options" offer fresh perspectives, urging readers to question traditional norms and embrace innovative methods of nurturing children in the technological age.
Her debut book, "Reiki for Children," quickly soared to become a global bestseller in 2001, resonating with professionals in the field who employ it as a valuable resource in teaching children. Expanding her healing-focused publications, Hilmar-Jezek has authored works like "Raw Food for Children," "Eat the Light: The Raw Food Diet as a Spiritual Practice," "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Reiki," and "The Rainbow Tower," a captivating exploration of Chakras designed for young readers.
Kytka's engaging books consistently enlighten, inspire, and challenge readers on controversial and thought-provoking subjects related to health and wellness, parenting, spirituality, and education. Through her publishing houses, Distinct Press and Czech Revival Publishing, she actively promotes diverse voices across various literary genres, fostering a platform for aspiring authors to share their unique perspectives. With her remarkable versatility, she has ghostwritten over 200 books for clients worldwide and translated more than 100 books from the Czech language (as Kytka Hilmarova).
Kytka Hilmar-Jezek's journey as an accomplished author and book editor is marked by an unwavering dedication to exploring unconventional approaches to education, parenting, health, and personal growth. Her thought-provoking books, advocacy for diverse voices, and commitment to preserving cultural heritage have made a profound impact on the literary world. By delving into her works, readers embark on a transformative journey that challenges norms, inspires critical thinking, and fosters positive change in their lives and communities.
Outside her literary endeavors, Kytka finds joy in various ventures, such as her contributions to TresBohemes.com, where she has penned numerous posts on Czech culture. Her commitment to preserving cultural heritage is further evident in her work preserving old photographs for The Photo Vault and curating items for The Czech Museum. Most of all, she loves to read on lazy afternoons, snuggled next to her sweet little Shiba Inu, Sir Richard.
http://www.Kytka.org
http://www.KytkaJezek.com
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July 10, 2022
Very repetitive and not very informative. Basically the first half is her talking about how accomplished she is. The second half has tiny bits of quality information, but only in the form of referencing other authors that inspired her down this path. No real input on her personal journey, just a lot of condescending language “convincing” you to unschool.
I’m already reading the book lady. I don’t need to be convinced why my kid shouldn’t go to school. I need to know how this path worked for you and how it can be beneficial…
Long story short, it’s 130 pages of her saying “School is bad. Unschooling is superior. Just do it.” No examples or personal experiences included.
I’m already reading the book lady. I don’t need to be convinced why my kid shouldn’t go to school. I need to know how this path worked for you and how it can be beneficial…
Long story short, it’s 130 pages of her saying “School is bad. Unschooling is superior. Just do it.” No examples or personal experiences included.
April 2, 2023
Very interesting to read with powerful rebellious thoughts, she was challenging every thought we grew up with, was telling us not to follow the society blindly and not to impose our thoughts on others, but the whole book was about probing how. Right her thoughts were
January 8, 2015
Mother of three, author Kytka has educated each one of her children at home. All three are talented in many ways, each is able to adapt from the poorest to the most affluent of lifestyles, now own their own businesses along with having a variety of survival and self-sufficiency skills.
Does the above sound like the kind of child you would like to raise? You can! Are you wondering if public school is really the best place for your child? Maybe your child is already struggling and you are not sure how to help? As the author says, "To allow the opening for a new reality, you must be willing to question the current reality." This can be devastating for some. As a reader as well as an avid home educator I fully sympathize as I did not always think the way I do now. Just as Kytka admits she has relaxed in her schooling style over the years, I admit to thinking that homeschooling was definitely NOT the way to go way back when but it took desperation and a definite change of heart to show me I was wrong and since our decision to educate our children ourselves we have never looked back. It is our choice as to the kind of parent we want to be! WOW! That sounds like a burden but it does not have to be. How do you see obstacles in life? As a problem or a challenge?
Kytka admits that her kids found it hard to converse with school kids their age because they (her kids) were not interested in the latest fashions or the newest video game. I have seen this with our children too. They can however converse with all ages about the "real" things of life.
Is traditional school a prison for children? It is important to note that the author does not expect you to just take her word for everything she says. She encourages to read a variety of different books so that you make an educated choice for yourself. The author is not against all schooling, she is FOR LEARNING and there is a difference. "Today's public school system is set up and designed against learning." What are the seven hidden lessons that American public schools teach? When did the family break down? Erin Pizzey wrote "Destroy the family and you destroy the country." Requiring kids to start school earlier and spend a greater length of time there will not solve the problem in today's educational system.
SO is unschooling your child all about letting them do exactly what they want whilst you, as the parent, spend your days sat in front of the TV watching soap operas? No! It is your job to provide stimulation - library, museums etc. You are to guide and teach them when required. Encourage your child to talk to people and ask questions. Set the example. Many times that will mean learning right along side them. Encourage that natural love of learning that is already within them. Who do you think needs the most help? It's not the children!
Are you doing too much for your child? Do you need to get out of the way and let them learn? (I have heard so many complaints from parents who have children with special needs saying that their teachers in school do not challenge them enough but we need to be careful at home that do not fall into the same trap.) The world is changing. Let your child change and be ready.
This is a well-written and hard to dispute book. It is the author's testimony of how she has raised her three children and it has worked. The author also provides a lot of quotes and book suggestions not to mention, that unless you have your head in the sand, you can see many of the problems that she talks about in today's public schools. SO what didn't I like? In one chapter she talks about the "prefect child". I see where the author is coming from in that each of us is created uniquely but the author says that each child is perfect. I have to disagree here. I think "perfect" is a poor choice of word as no matter who we are, none of us is perfect. Yes, we were all created to be as we are but we still have faults and if we bring up our children to think they are perfect and can never do any wrong then we are likely to raise a spoiled brat.
I would and do recommend this book to anyone thinking of homsechooling their child. In everything there needs to be balance. Just like me, you may not agree with everything in this book but it will get you thinking. Remember, we are not cookie cutter people i.e all the same. We all live in different environments and have varying talents. The main message of this book is to not dampen that naturally inquisitive spirit in your child. Let them choose what they want to study this week. Run with it! Be encouraged. You'll soon discover that they will learn far more than if you sat them down with a rigid curriculum. LOVE TO LEARN, you'll never regret it!
Just so you know, I was given a copy of this book in return for my honest review. The opinion expressed above is totally my own. I have no affiliation with the author at all.
Does the above sound like the kind of child you would like to raise? You can! Are you wondering if public school is really the best place for your child? Maybe your child is already struggling and you are not sure how to help? As the author says, "To allow the opening for a new reality, you must be willing to question the current reality." This can be devastating for some. As a reader as well as an avid home educator I fully sympathize as I did not always think the way I do now. Just as Kytka admits she has relaxed in her schooling style over the years, I admit to thinking that homeschooling was definitely NOT the way to go way back when but it took desperation and a definite change of heart to show me I was wrong and since our decision to educate our children ourselves we have never looked back. It is our choice as to the kind of parent we want to be! WOW! That sounds like a burden but it does not have to be. How do you see obstacles in life? As a problem or a challenge?
Kytka admits that her kids found it hard to converse with school kids their age because they (her kids) were not interested in the latest fashions or the newest video game. I have seen this with our children too. They can however converse with all ages about the "real" things of life.
Is traditional school a prison for children? It is important to note that the author does not expect you to just take her word for everything she says. She encourages to read a variety of different books so that you make an educated choice for yourself. The author is not against all schooling, she is FOR LEARNING and there is a difference. "Today's public school system is set up and designed against learning." What are the seven hidden lessons that American public schools teach? When did the family break down? Erin Pizzey wrote "Destroy the family and you destroy the country." Requiring kids to start school earlier and spend a greater length of time there will not solve the problem in today's educational system.
SO is unschooling your child all about letting them do exactly what they want whilst you, as the parent, spend your days sat in front of the TV watching soap operas? No! It is your job to provide stimulation - library, museums etc. You are to guide and teach them when required. Encourage your child to talk to people and ask questions. Set the example. Many times that will mean learning right along side them. Encourage that natural love of learning that is already within them. Who do you think needs the most help? It's not the children!
Are you doing too much for your child? Do you need to get out of the way and let them learn? (I have heard so many complaints from parents who have children with special needs saying that their teachers in school do not challenge them enough but we need to be careful at home that do not fall into the same trap.) The world is changing. Let your child change and be ready.
This is a well-written and hard to dispute book. It is the author's testimony of how she has raised her three children and it has worked. The author also provides a lot of quotes and book suggestions not to mention, that unless you have your head in the sand, you can see many of the problems that she talks about in today's public schools. SO what didn't I like? In one chapter she talks about the "prefect child". I see where the author is coming from in that each of us is created uniquely but the author says that each child is perfect. I have to disagree here. I think "perfect" is a poor choice of word as no matter who we are, none of us is perfect. Yes, we were all created to be as we are but we still have faults and if we bring up our children to think they are perfect and can never do any wrong then we are likely to raise a spoiled brat.
I would and do recommend this book to anyone thinking of homsechooling their child. In everything there needs to be balance. Just like me, you may not agree with everything in this book but it will get you thinking. Remember, we are not cookie cutter people i.e all the same. We all live in different environments and have varying talents. The main message of this book is to not dampen that naturally inquisitive spirit in your child. Let them choose what they want to study this week. Run with it! Be encouraged. You'll soon discover that they will learn far more than if you sat them down with a rigid curriculum. LOVE TO LEARN, you'll never regret it!
Just so you know, I was given a copy of this book in return for my honest review. The opinion expressed above is totally my own. I have no affiliation with the author at all.
May 9, 2016
This book will give you a different view of your child's education. An way help them learn without stress. Children want to learn at their own pace. Love and attention is the best thing for your child.
I love all the great "Quotes" in this book.
I love all the great "Quotes" in this book.
December 1, 2016
other than the did on religion and personal belief systems was a very good book.and made some great points. eduaction needs to be anbidividual choice not an across the baord approach, ine.size fits all.
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