The Call of the Wild + Free

By Ainsley Arment

Transform homeschooling with a nature-inspired, curiosity-driven approach that redefines education.

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336 pages

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Discover a new homeschooling philosophy with Ainsley Arment's Wild + Free movement. Inspired by Thoreau, this guide challenges traditional education by embracing nature, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Say goodbye to outdated stereotypes and hello to a world where the entire globe becomes your child's classroom. Whether you're new to homeschooling or seeking fresh inspiration, this book offers practical advice and encouragement to nurture a child's wonder and intellectual growth. Explore how to make education an adventure, fostering joy and awe in every lesson.

From the publisher

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau–“All good things are wild and free”–mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe–the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone–including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this bookThe Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.

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