This is a group for Unschoolers (and unschooler-friendly homeschoolers) living in the Eastside area in WA (for example, Bellevue, Woodinville, Renton, North Bend.) Unschoolers from farther afield are also welcome to join.

The main goal of this list is to provide support and make connections with like-minded people. We have occasional gatherings and field trips (and are always open to lots more, we just need someone to get them started!)

As this is an unschooler list, questions about curriculum and schooling matters are mostly off-topic. That said, we've talked about them quite a bit as new members often are searching for help with all types of homeschooling and life matters. Before you ask the group about schoolish things, please go to our website, (groups.yahoo.com/groups/EastsideUnschoolers) and do a search. You'll probably find that we've already discussed your question, often in depth. Go to messages and just above the posts you will find a box for searching our posts. Type in something like "math" or "legal requirements" and see what pops up. You may find that all your questions have already been answered. If your question still remains unanswered then please do ask the group.

Feel free to post any other type of questions or comments and share resources. For unschoolers, there are very few things that are off-topic! I request that we all be respectful of each other's individual goals and beliefs.

Check out the LINKS and DATABASE sections for great activties, homeschooling info, and Doctor/business recommendations. Add your own too.

Welcome to the group! Donna Nolan

Also check out other great local homeschooler groups (search yahoo by group name.)
WonderExcursions: Amazing web site with dozens of links added every week for events throughout the Puget Sound.

EastsideHomeschoolers: This group is for homeschoolers who are uncomfortable with unschooling, or who would love a nice meaty discussion about curriculum with like-minded homeschooler