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"Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in a grass-roots community that, long before social distancing, decided to reject mainstream schooling and rather educate within the family…. The Call of the Wild and Free, part memoir and part manifesto, encourages mothers who are considering home-schooling and those who are ready to give up… suggesting that parents are the most intuitive educators of their kids." — The New York Times
"If you’re curious about homeschooling or wondering if it’s something you might be able to do, this is a low-pressure, easy read that’s also super inspiring." — Book Riot
About the Author
Ainsley Arment is the founder and leader of Wild + Free and co-host of the weekly Wild + Free Podcast. As she leads this movement of raising her kids and homeschooling in a new way, she thinks deeply about making the most out of life and ensuring that her children have a fertile seedbed for their own uniqueness and creativity. She and her husband Ben are raising their five kids, Wyatt, Dylan, Cody, Annie, and Millie, in Virginia Beach.
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4.9 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Really enjoyed this book. Very helpful and motivating. Makes you realize that childhood is so brief and so precious. It gave me the confidence to homeschool my 8 year old.
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE!!!
Such a good book! It definitely gave me the peace of mind I needed and has sooo much good information and validation in it!
5.0 out of 5 stars every family needs this book
I received this book in the mail yesterday and just finished devouring it. (Yes, I put aside our lessons and declared today a reading day, because I can.) :) This book resonated deeply with me as I strive to home educate my three girls well--and I'm so glad I preordered it and will have it on my bookshelf for reference and encouragement whenever I need. I said a lot of "Yes! Yes! Yes!" in my mind as I read through topic after topic, as everything the author says lines up with my goals and dreams for my children and the type of childhood I want them to have.The book is split into four main sections titled: The Mission, The Myths, The Manner, and The Method. It addresses why we homeschool, misconceptions from others and ourselves, how children develop and what they need at each stage, how to create a family rhythm and family culture, discovering your style, the importance of free play and nature in giving our children back their childhoods. I appreciated the information about various forms of home education such as classical, Montessori, Charlotte Mason, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and unschooling. We personally do a mix of classical and Charlotte Mason, with an emphasis on finding the right approach to math or english for each child depending on their brain wiring.In addition to the theories and beliefs that govern how we teach our children at home, so much of the book is practical advice that we can readily implement in our homes, which I very much appreciate. I have been reminded to get out in nature more, to not give in to pressures of doing more, to continue reading aloud even to my 13-year-old, to make a notebooking journal with fun prompts to get my creative writer writing, to stop doubting myself.I started homeschooling to become a bigger voice in my children's lives than public school would allow, to be able to know them intimately, to be able to witness their blossoming, to give them exactly what they need when they need it (as only someone who knows them well can), and to redeem what I lost in my own childhood. I grew up internalizing a lot of stress and anxiety, and didn't feel I had anyone to voice it to. I felt unheard and misunderstood and I tried to stay out of people’s way as much as possible instead of asserting myself. I grew up and became overwhelmed with life as an adult, letting stress eat away at me, developing many health problems as a result. My coming back to myself and taking control of my life has coincided with taking control of my children's lives and educations as well. I am in my fifth year homeschooling, but I am still working things out and constantly learning, changing, growing. Homeschooling is definitely a journey, not a destination, which is why books like this are essential to us moms in the trenches. I think this book is as relevant to the seasoned home educator as to the mom who is looking to start.Much of the book talks about keeping our children’s sense of wonder alive by creating an environment in which they actually enjoy learning (not dread it or simply get through it). It encourages us to let them play as much as possible, because play is how little ones learn, "Children invite us into their world in small, delicate ways each day. They stand before us, board game in hand, looking up into our eyes as if maybe this time might be different. Children are resilient. They ask, get rejected, and then ask again. Imagine being surrounded by giants all day, looking up at the underside of their chins, and then experiencing the sheer delight when one of them crouches down to join our activity. Childhood is so fleeting. Before we know it, they will indeed stand as tall as us and perhaps see things the way we do. But by then, it will be too late. Their childhood will be gone. May we learn to enter their world before they stop inviting us.”Ainsley Arment's thorough knowledge of every aspect of home education is evident throughout the book, and I never felt like it was being redundant or irrelevant. Her position as the founder of Wild + Free podcasts, conferences, magazine, and Instagram account place her in the perfect authority position to write this type of book. Her quotations from various authoritative figures and authors were spot-on, and exactly what I would have used if this was my book. I also thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful photography throughout, and let’s not forget to mention the thick pages that flip so easily as I read. This book will be a treasured resource for many, I am sure.
5.0 out of 5 stars All The Feels and Easy Reading
I brought this book on our family fall trip and devoured it in two days while my three boys spent the days outside playing in the sun and pool. If I could take a picture of all the pages I would, it was that good.Get ready for all the feels with this book momma. I’ve been slowly listening and reading about mass schooling and just public education and homeschooling for about a year. My eldest is in 6th grade and I feel like majority of information out there focuses on a particular issue and/or there’s not much out there about pulling kids out when they’ve already been years in a public school. This book basically covered almost all the questions I have had very well in easy to digest bits, then provided additional resources to dive deeper if the reader wanted to.Her writing style is very easy to follow, engaging, and just very personable. Many times she put into words what I’ve been seeing with my boys and in school but couldn’t quite put it into words myself. I’ve read over 50 books this year (and we’re only halfway through the year) and this has hands down been one of the best reads.
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Information! Highly recommend
This book is amazing!!! Im so grateful i came across it and read it. I am a homeschooling mama of elementary children. I loved how this book gave me insights on the most important parts of homeschooling and helped me value this opportunity i have with my kids even more than i thought i did! I loved how the author shared exactly what we go through while homeschooling- the struggles of it and doubts we get sometimes, and most importantly reassuring that homeschooling is worth it!! I am going to recommend this book to every homeschooling mama.
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!
There is so much I can write about this book. I want everyone to read this book! I want our society to be more accepting of a Wild + Free education. I want families to understand we don’t need electronics every second of the day. I want this book to come to like for every family! It was beautifully written. I learned so much. I’m so much more passionate about homeschooling and what an education truly is for our children.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
The book came damaged but it’s an excellent read for anyone considering homeschooling.
5.0 out of 5 stars Considering Homeschooling? Absolute MUST read!
I went in with little to no expectations and enjoyed it. I highly recommend it to anyone considering homeschooling or trying to create a "wild & free" family lifestyle.
Highly highly recommend to anyone considering homeschooling
This book was absolutely amazing!! It spoke to my heart and really ignited within me this deep passion for exploring the wonders of life and awakened within me this determination to expose my children to these wonders to be explored!I want them to have the childhood they deserve and maintain their love of learning for life!!I recommend this book to any parent considering home educating their children.
Homeschooling for almost a decade and this book NEEDS to be read by every homeschool parent!!!
I was homeschooled growing up. It was the best part of my youth.Now I homeschool our children (baby #8 is on the way). I have always loved snd supported homeschooling as the “ultimate education”.But the last 3 years living in our Province has been very draining for homeschoolers dealing with the government.Even though I have been a Homeschool veteran almost my entire life (and homeschooling our own for the last 9 years), this book is the breath of fresh air I needed. It doesn’t matter if you have been homeschooling ages, it will revitalize your weary soul as a homeschool parent. I have felt weary and wanting to give up the last few years not from the task itself, but rather that our government has made it in fact a “task” rather than the joy of a lifetime that it should be. No more. This book is the hearty reminder I needed of our “Why” we homeschool. Snd we will not let them steal our joy snd fun amidst the stacks of forms! If it helps for reference, we follow mostly the “Classical” method with a mix of Charlotte Mason. BUY THIS BOOK. You will not regret the life giving joy it will bring.And the picture are simply the icing on the cake.
Lovely book
Really good book with lots of information if you're wondering about homeschooling. Definately worth a read
Great Read
I am so enjoying this book. Its so fun to see her story and relate to it. Its exciting and heart felt. I love how she's so relatable. She has a way of being inspiring yet humble. I 100% recommend!
Beautifully written & inspiring
I love the way Ainsley writes. I've read both of her books and I've found them beautifully written, inspiring, and very moving in parts. Ainsley touched the core of me of what it means to be a mother, a parent, and an intentional and ever evolving family.
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The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child's Education, A New Way to Homeschool
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