Record Keeping for Unschoolers

Recordkeeping for Unschoolers

Use these headings as ticklers to remind yourself of what you might want to record. Print out and reformat, leaving space for notes.

Reading
Books, magazines, newspapers, websites….Fiction, biography, nonfiction, poetry, drama, essays, articles,…..

Doing
Cooking, swimming, dog training, babysitting, volunteering, working, singing, acting, music, math, ……

Making
Art, crafts, building, sewing, weaving, beadwork, ….

Writing
Journal, stories, letters, website, email, articles,…

Watching
TV, movies, videos, live theater, demonstrations, exhibits,…

Listening
Tapes, radio, music, stories, audio magazines, lectures,….

Talking
Speech, discussion, explaining, directing, instructing, debating,….

Visiting
Museums, zoos, field trips,…..

Thinking
Planning, analyzing, imagining, plotting, ….

Play
Pretend play, dress-ups, role-playing, board games, card games, toys, dolls, action figures, props, ….