What if you didn't have to come up with all the ideas?
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Hey Reader, If you've homeschooled for any length of time - even as an unschooler - you've probably spent more money on curriculum than you'd like to admit. Someone recommended it and you hoped it would make homeschooling easier. But then your child thought it was boring and really resisted it. Back to the drawing board, right? Searching Pinterest, late night scrolling - surely SOMEONE can tell you something that could appeal to you and YOUR kids. You're looking for something that will finally make the days easier. That's why I created the monthly Strewing Calendar - because I know you’re tired of having to come up with everything yourself. Every day has something worth celebrating. 🎉 Just open today's page and see what sparks an idea. The July calendar just came out yesterday. (Did you know July 1 was International Joke Day? 😊) When I first created these calendars, they were just a fun way to help parents notice that learning is everywhere and everything counts. Now my favorite part is seeing how differently families use them.
Meet a Few Other Moms...I've changed the names, but these are real families who use it in very different ways. Sarah has one son who's moving into his teen years. He has PDA and resists almost everything. So she's stopped trying to get him interested in activities. Instead, she looks through the calendar each week, picks one or two ideas that seem slightly interesting, writes a few facts on a small whiteboard, and sets out something connected to the day's theme. Then she leaves it alone. If he notices, great. If not, that's okay too. The point isn't to get him to participate—it's simply to leave gentle invitations that don't turn into another power struggle. Andrea isn't really an unschooler. So on the days formal lessons don't happen, she can still recognize that learning happened from the fun celebration that day. Mariah has a house full of kids.She prints the calendar and tapes it to the refrigerator. Everyone circles the days that sound interesting (usually the food ones!). Then she clicks through one of the links I've already gathered and shares it over lunch or in the car. Lauren's kids are teenagers. She doesn't print anything. She simply texts them a link she thinks they'll enjoy. She gets a 👍or a 👎. Sometimes that's the whole interaction. But sometimes it starts a conversation. Either way, she's staying connected. That's really the point - for all of these families. There isn't a "right" way to use the Strewing Calendar. It's there to spark ideas, make connections, and take some of the mental load off your shoulders. Some days one tiny idea will lead your family somewhere completely unexpected. And the best part? It's one less decision you have to make. And at $9 a month (or even less with the 6- and 12-month options), it's probably one of the least expensive resources you'll ever use. The July Strewing Calendar is ready, and you can explore it with a free 7-day trial. You'll have the entire month of daily ideas, clickable links, and subject connections, plus access to the conversations inside the Creating Confidence portal where parents share how they're using the calendar, what's working for their families, and the ideas that grew out of a simple rabbit trail. It's a community of parents who are all trying to build a rich, interesting life with their kids. You don't have to figure this all out by yourself. Come take a look. This might be exactly the kind of encouragement—and practical ideas—you've been looking for.
Sue Patterson, Unschooling Mom2Mom🌻 Need a little more Unschooling help? Every family is different. Here's a page to help you find your next step toward unschooling with confidence.
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