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Typical day in the life of an unschooler? No such thing. The beauty of self-directed education is that it looks different for every person.
Maybe you’re an early bird who loves to head out to the garden first thing; maybe you love doing late-night oil paintings or watching YouTube tutorials when everyone else is asleep; or maybe you enjoy spending a few hours meandering at the library in the afternoon with your neighbor. Your days are up to you when you’re unschooled.
Here’s a peek at what that looks like for some families.
An average day unschooling? Man, there is no average day.”
Alston on unschooling

How To Get Started With Self-Directed Education
To start self-directed education, handle legal steps, embrace deschooling, define family values, build a support network, and trust your child’s curiosity—no new supplies or structure required!
Read How To Get StartedCheck out these videos to learn more about the untypical days in the life of an unschooler:
Ben Behrman on a day in the life of an unschooler
What does unschooling look like for A.J.
Unschooling life
What my kids are learning, Part I
@theoutdoorhomeschool What my kids are learning pt. 1 #homeschool #homeschooling #educatingkids #raisingtinyhumans #unschooling #lifeskills #teachingfromhome
♬ Paradise – Bazzi
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