Eyes Wide Open Learning (EWOL) was created to connect families in north-central Missouri interested in raising children with autonomous learning and unstructured play. Gatherings and activities focus on connecting children with nature, art, music, storytelling/drama, wooodworking, and science. This discussion board serves as a communication tool for posting local events and gatherings; listing community resources (e.g. lending library); and sharing experiences and knowledge.

Please join us if you are currently homeschooling, considering homeschooling, or interested in a natural learning environment for preschool-aged children.

For more information on autonomous learning approaches:

Preschool aged information can be found at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_kindergarten

Waldorf Education
http://www.waldorffamilynetwork.com/waldorf101.html

The Natural Child Project has many articles on attachment
parenting and natural learning
http://www.naturalchild.org/jan_hunt/unschooling.html#1274931654

Life Learning magazine is full of thought provoking articles
http://www.lifelearningmagazine.com/