"Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau--"All good things are wild and free"--mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe--the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone--including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book. The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids' traditional educations."-- Provided by publisher.

A brave new world -- The mission. The light went out in his eyes -- Reclaiming motherhood -- The call to homeschooling -- Preparing for your journey -- Becoming wild + free -- The myths. Objections to homeschooling -- The socialization myth -- The qualification myth -- The learning myth -- The rigor myth -- The college myth -- The manner. Discovering your homeschool style -- The influences of homeschooling -- Finding your rhythm -- Creating a family culture -- The method. The wild + free way -- The school of nature -- The power of story -- The pedagogy of play -- The curriculum of curiosity -- The magic of wonder.