Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Cecilie Conrad. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cecilie Conrad or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

S2E8 | The Math Myth: How Do Unschooled Kids Learn Math?

2:19:11
 
Share
 

Manage episode 484652688 series 3628779
Content provided by Cecilie Conrad. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cecilie Conrad or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we explore one of the most persistent questions in unschooling: What about math?
Cecilie, Sandra, and Sue examine the widespread belief that children can’t learn math without formal instruction — and explain why that belief doesn’t hold up.

Cecilie reflects on the early years of home education in her family, the pressure to “cover” math, and the quiet fear of doing too little. Sandra shares examples of how her children developed mathematical thinking through games, practical needs, and everyday problem-solving — without ever relying on school-based methods. Sue talks about letting go of structured lessons and learning to trust her children’s approach to math.

Together, they look at how math fits into unschooling — and what becomes possible when we stop trying to teach it and start noticing how it shows up in real life.

🗓️ Recorded February 70, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France

🔗 Links & Resources

____
In season two of The Ladies Fixing the World, host Cecilie Conrad is joined by renowned unschooling advocates Sandra Dodd and Sue Elvis to explore unschooling as a lifestyle.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Discussing the Concerns Around Teaching Math (00:10:14)

3. Personal Stories: Embracing Unschooling (00:20:59)

4. The Role of Play in Learning Math (00:30:59)

5. Real (00:40:59)

6. Debunking Myths About Math Skills and Homeschooling (00:51:27)

7. The Importance of Understanding Over Memorization (01:01:27)

8. Addressing Registration and Testing Concerns (01:11:27)

9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:22:06)

20 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 484652688 series 3628779
Content provided by Cecilie Conrad. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cecilie Conrad or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we explore one of the most persistent questions in unschooling: What about math?
Cecilie, Sandra, and Sue examine the widespread belief that children can’t learn math without formal instruction — and explain why that belief doesn’t hold up.

Cecilie reflects on the early years of home education in her family, the pressure to “cover” math, and the quiet fear of doing too little. Sandra shares examples of how her children developed mathematical thinking through games, practical needs, and everyday problem-solving — without ever relying on school-based methods. Sue talks about letting go of structured lessons and learning to trust her children’s approach to math.

Together, they look at how math fits into unschooling — and what becomes possible when we stop trying to teach it and start noticing how it shows up in real life.

🗓️ Recorded February 70, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France

🔗 Links & Resources

____
In season two of The Ladies Fixing the World, host Cecilie Conrad is joined by renowned unschooling advocates Sandra Dodd and Sue Elvis to explore unschooling as a lifestyle.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Discussing the Concerns Around Teaching Math (00:10:14)

3. Personal Stories: Embracing Unschooling (00:20:59)

4. The Role of Play in Learning Math (00:30:59)

5. Real (00:40:59)

6. Debunking Myths About Math Skills and Homeschooling (00:51:27)

7. The Importance of Understanding Over Memorization (01:01:27)

8. Addressing Registration and Testing Concerns (01:11:27)

9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:22:06)

20 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play