Rather than thinking about the quantity of ideas, quantity of experiences, quantity of work produced, we need to think about the quality. A single experience (really and truly had and understood) is more valuable than weeks and weeks of rushed, unconnected random experiences.
Following a more unschooling approach allows me to easily free up afternoons. In our home white space looks like these long afternoons of digging into passions and talents.
GM loves animals and wants a rabbit so she:
- reads about them
- watches YouTube videos on caring for rabbits
- visits pets stores and breeder to see different breeds
- creates plans for hutch
- determines best breed for her
- prices supplies
- makes list of needed items
Bubba is a passionate hunter.
- play (very realistic) hunting games
- shoots archery---creating challenging shots form different yards and scores target
- Actual hunting
- Field dressing animals
- Process meat-cut meat, mix and make jerky
- Watch shows like Meat-Eater
- Cooks his own recipes.
These experiences can happen when I strictly protect our calendar white space. About 4 afternoons during the week are left blank.
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