Sandra Dodd

Sandra Dodd, an unschooling pioneer and author, along with Sue Elvis, an advocate and blogger from Australia, share their transformative experiences with unschooling. They discuss how children naturally learn to read and challenge conventional educational milestones, questioning standardized testing and rigid timelines. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight the importance of curiosity, individual learning paths, and the supportive community that fosters personal growth. Their insights provide parents with practical ideas for nurturing true learning beyond traditional methods.

Sandra Dodd, a renowned unschooling pioneer, shares how her children naturally developed mathematical thinking through games and real-life problem-solving. Unschooling advocate Sue Elvis discusses the importance of trusting children's unique approaches to math, moving away from rigid structures. They challenge the misconception that children can't learn math without formal lessons and emphasize embracing math as it appears in everyday life. By focusing on playful learning and real-world applications, they reveal how unschooling can foster genuine curiosity and understanding in mathematics.