I agree with Mark Twain, “I have never let schooling get in the way of my own education.” Learning shouldn't come in a nicely packaged box, I prefer wrapping it in the proper mixture of play, good literature, curiosity, discovery and love! Learning doesn't just occur because we are within the walls of an accredited educational facility- I believe curiosity, application, creation and discovery and challenge can more often be nurtured outside of the box! Several years ago, we took advantage of our nomadic lifestyle and went sailing for six months- a challenge for all of us, but it was the best decision we ever made.