Unschooling is an educational philosophy based on the idea that children are natural learners, not needing to be led or filled with information, but learning best when they study what interests them in their own way and at their own pace. Unschooling involves letting a child choose when, how, and if to learn a specific topic. It is providing an atmosphere rich in resources, then letting the child learn what she chooses and needs to learn for her own life.
As a general rule, unschoolers are homeschoolers, but not all homeschoolers are unschoolers. The main qualifier is whether education is parent-directed or child-directed (unschooling).
Gail Withrow explains the difference between unschooling and homeschooling. Unschooling is letting the child lead and control her own education. With homeschooling the ultimate control and responsibility for education rests with the parents, not with th http://www.ronnieuggie.com/unskool.htm
An essay taken from Amy Bell's internet presentation, defining unschooling as children determining what they learn, when they learn, how they learn, and why they learn. http://home.rmci.net/abell/page6.htm
An information and family page from Terra So Luna's tribe. Included are book reviews, helpful hints for the elementary grades, why Waldorf fits perfectly with paganism, and calendar-based activities. http://hometown.aol.com/TerraSoLuna/index.html
The Gallien family runs this retreat for unschooling families. Bike trips, canoe trips, farm work, and outdoor activities are available. http://home.rconnect.com/~winfarm/
Information on unschooling author's books, The Unschooling Handbook and The Homeschooling Handbook, essays, discussion, event calendar, biographical information, and speaker availability. http://www.marygriffith.com
A print magazine for unschoolers and relaxed homeschoolers in which to share ideas, stories, and experiences. All material is written by readers. http://www.livefreelearnfree.com/
A for-profit course explaining the unschooling philosophy of home education, including all the details and variations of how this style of homeschooling fits into daily living and how state regulations can be followed and satisfied http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/19413/overview/40168