Deschooling Is Not a Break. It’s a Return.
If you’ve spent any time in alternative education spaces, you’ve probably heard the word deschooling. It gets tossed around a lot. Usually paired with timelines, expectations, or some version of “just give it time.”
And yes… time matters.
But that’s not the whole story.
At Rain or Shine School, we see something different unfolding when children step out of conventional systems and into something more spacious, more human, more connected to the land.
It’s not a pause.
It’s not a gap.
And it’s definitely not a waiting room before returning to the same thing in a different form.
Deschooling is a remembering.
Understanding Sleep Pressure, Respectful connection, and Natural Rhythms.
Sleep training culture might not love hearing this, but it’s true —naps taken in your arms, in a sling, stroller, or even in the car are no less restorative than naps taken in a crib.
Imposter Syndrome, Motherhood, and the Wisdom of Becoming
So many women I meet, mothers, teachers, and caregivers carry an invisible weight on their shoulders- the quiet voice that whispers ‘you’re not enough’.
Discipline (Fostering a Positive Parent-child Relationship)
Parenting is a challenging task, and having a supportive community is essential. In this blog, we will explore the topic of discipline and share insights on fostering a positive relationship between parents and children. We will discuss practical strategies, acknowledge the challenges of parenting, and focus on the joy of guiding our little ones as they navigate the world.
The Importance of Play
There are so many benefits to play, not just in early childhood, but across the entire lifespan. And yet, in those early years, play may be one of the most essential pieces of a child’s education. It is how children come to understand the world, themselves, and one another. For a long time, this knowing lived more in the hearts of educators and parents than in research. We trusted it because we could see it. We could feel it. As Fred Rogers so beautifully reminded us, play is the child’s work.
In Nature -benefits beyond childhood
Nature education and Forest School - the benefits beyond childhood.
6 Categories of Risky Play
To protect our children we must allow them to play in ways deemed "risky."
-Peter Gray Ph.D. author of Free to Learn
4 Reasons Good Gear Matters- Supporting Outdoor Learning in Every Season
Outdoor gear - no bad weather just bad clothing.
Why is daily rhythm so important?
Waldorf inspired daily rhythm in early childhood benefits.
Why Play Matters- Growing Resilience, Joy, and Deep Learning
Play is the work of childhood.