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A Place To Be
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Unschooling neighborhood for families who raise fiat-proof kids by blending care-free play in nature with technology in a loving environment
We had our first Bitcoin walk today. It was awesome to walk and talk, talk Bitcoin and shit but never shitcoins ๐Ÿ˜ image
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
I came second at my first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in Lisbon last weekend and am looking forward to teaching this gentle art at A Place To Be to the kids who would like to give it a goโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜‡ If youโ€™d like to support our project please send us sats ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
This is what #selfdirectedlearning looks like this week: Lima bought herself a bow and arrow set, taught herself how to use it and then also showed her little sister Bo. They both decided to bake some Christmas cookies choosing flavors and shapes themselves and I helped when they asked me to. After spending the morning by the pool where Bo was proud to present her new self-acquired diving skills, the two had the idea of having lunch in the park and invited their friend so we had a nice picnic. They played basketball, then used the field as their stage performing silly dances to each other. I sat and watched ๐Ÿ˜ Apart from that lots of other #childledlearning moments happened that I didnโ€™t catch on camera ๐Ÿ˜Š In short, there are endless opportunities to #learnwithoutschool and without pressure, just by letting kids follow their interests and supporting their ideas ๐Ÿฅฐ #unschooling
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
Terrific excursion to @quintapedagogicadacamacha this morning with 10 families. Farmer Bruno explained all about his awesome project to promote awareness about the importance of buying and consuming local food, circular economy and how things work on his farm. We planted seeds, learned about how to make naturally fertile soil and the problems about the tight bureaucracy in Portugalโ€ฆ Valuable information for @aplacetobe_me because weโ€™ll have animals and will grow food as well. #unschoolingmadeira #unschoolingcommunity Upload failed: File size exceeds the limit of 25.00 MB
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
We donโ€™t need schools to learn. Throw a bunch of kids of different ages into an open space together. Add a few kind adults who respect childrenโ€™s right for self-determination and education takes care of itself. Schools are obsolete.
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
Thank you Philipp from @presntdesignco for bringing over these amazing gifts today! You not only designed our rock star logo, you now also printed us our first T-Shirts ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ AND WE LOOOOOVE THEM!!! ๐Ÿฅฐ image
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
Great meeting with @andreloja @CoworkFunchal APTB will get a stand at @BitcoinAtlantis and Iโ€™m excited to be organising a panel for unschooling projects. Letโ€™s see if someone from @kubrioxp & @synthesischool would like to come & have a discussion about the topic. image
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
What is happiness? 1/ ๐Ÿง˜Today by the pool, I reflected on my decision to unschool my daughters, Lima and Bo. Why aren't they in school like other kids? Well, I believe they learn more efficiently by interacting with the real world rather than being in an artificial learning environment. #Unschooling 2/ ๐Ÿค” Imaginary responses to the schooling question vary from 'none of your business' to explaining our educational choice. Yet, it's not always easy, especially with some disapproving hints from my visiting mother. But watching my girls play, I was reassured. #ParentingChoices 3/ ๐ŸŒ€ While observing them, I noticed how they're learning from each other & the environment. It's a contrast to traditional schooling where kids are often forced to memorize uninteresting facts. Unschooling seems more natural & enriching. #HolisticLearning 4/ ๐Ÿคฏ Yet, self-doubt creeps in at times, pulling me away from the present moment. This introspection led to deeper thoughts on happiness, and how our minds clutter over time with judgemental thoughts & beliefs, often instilled by others. #Mindfulness 5/ ๐Ÿ”„ As we grow, we inherit many of society's judgements & beliefs, altering our perceptions of reality. These inherited beliefs aren't always true, yet they govern our reactions & evaluations, often causing internal conflict & suffering. #SelfAwareness 6/ ๐Ÿ‘ง When we label something as โ€˜goodโ€™, we automatically create its opposite - โ€˜badโ€™. This dualistic thinking starts young. For instance, a child playing with a stick might learn it's 'dangerous' if told so, instead of learning through natural consequences. #LifeLessons 7/ ๐ŸŽญ Judgements, whether about ourselves or others, create a mental hamster wheel, altering our ability to live in the present. Even positive comments can reinforce a dualistic view, impacting a child's self-perception & behavior. #MindfulParenting 8/ ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Back to the pool moment, I yearn for happiness for Lima & Bo. Not from external achievements, but from accepting reality without judgements. Unschooling provides a space free from many societal judgements, nurturing their innate ability to live in the present. #UnschoolingBenefits 9/ ๐ŸŒˆ Our choice may not align with societal norms, but it aligns with our understanding of happiness โ€“ living without restrictive beliefs. And while I'm working through my own mental hamster wheels, I'm hopeful for a less judgement-filled journey for my daughters. #ParentingJourney 10/ ๐Ÿ’Œ What's your take on this? Do traditional schooling systems contribute to societal conditioning, or do alternatives like unschooling offer a freer learning environment? Would love to hear your thoughts! #Discussion #EducationalChoices * Sylvia x ๐ŸŒธ
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
Great birthday party in the park yesterday- Lima already 7 โค๏ธ
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A Place To Be 2 years ago
Beautiful walk to camara do lobos this morning #madeira
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