Explore French, physics and tons of fun games this May!

2025-04-30T10:48:34-07:00April 30th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Whether your kid loves creating wild roller coasters out of cardboard, writing snail mail with style, or turning everyday words into blackout poetry, we’ve got something exciting to spark their curiosity this month! From hands-on science experiments to artistic adventures [...]

Why traditional education doesn’t work for everyone

2025-04-23T11:09:45-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Our Approach|

With so many different learning styles, it's no wonder that some children don’t connect very well with traditional schooling. Classrooms, structured schedules, a one-size-fits-all curriculum and assessments focused on memorization don’t always work for every learner. Some children thrive in [...]

Calling SelfDesign’s mathematical minds! Why your learner should join the Gauss Math Contest

2025-04-16T08:52:14-07:00April 16th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

If your grade 7 or 8 SelfDesign learner gets excited about solving puzzles, tackling equations, and exploring dynamic math problems, join like-minded children in the Gauss Math Contest! This event will be the perfect opportunity for enthusiastic math lovers to [...]

Reflecting on a year of growth and connection: SelfDesign’s 2024 Community Report

2025-04-17T09:58:00-07:00April 16th, 2025|News|

At SelfDesign, we believe that learning is an ever-evolving journey shaped by the curiosities, dreams and passions of our learners, families, contractors and educators. As we unveil our 2024 Community Report, we take a moment to reflect on a year [...]

Top 10 ways to support your child in online learning

2025-04-09T16:00:08-07:00April 9th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

The online learning journey for home learning parents and guardians can feel daunting at first, but there is so much support for parents/guardians as they navigate it with their child. Perhaps the biggest asset you have as a parent/guardian is [...]

Dive into spring with awesome activities for your child to explore this April!

2025-04-15T13:51:56-07:00April 2nd, 2025|HomeLearners Network, Featured-Blog|

This month at HomeLearners Network, we have diverse activities with something for every home learner to enjoy! Your child will love learning about the Earth's elements through fun art projects, diving into the exciting world of outer space, creating a [...]

What it takes to be a home learning parent—and why it’s worth it

2025-04-09T15:59:06-07:00March 19th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

Nikki Kenyon’s path to SelfDesign® Learning Community began before her children were old enough to go to school. As a trained BC-certified educator, she was already working with SelfDesign when her first daughter was ready for kindergarten. But even then, [...]

Sign up for the 2025/26 learning year at SelfDesign! Here are key dates to keep in mind

2025-04-02T12:15:44-07:00March 12th, 2025|News, Our Approach|

Enrolment season is here! Whether you are re-enrolling, transferring programs, or joining us for the first time, here are the key dates to keep in mind. SelfDesign® Learning Community Online K-12 Program Returning learners: Re-enrolment for 2025/26 is now open [...]

How nature nurtures mindfulness in kids

2025-04-02T12:17:17-07:00March 12th, 2025|Our Approach|

In our increasingly digital world, kids are constantly processing and navigating streams of information. While the digital age has opened up information sharing, communication and broken down geographical barriers, it has also led to a decline in mindfulness. With entertainment [...]

Tailored for success: 5 ways personalized learning makes a difference

2025-04-09T15:54:42-07:00March 5th, 2025|Our Approach|

In an environment geared towards personalized learning, children take the lead to create their own unique blueprint for learning. Their learning path is built around their unique interests, curiosities and passions—allowing them to stay engaged and excited about discovery. Learning [...]

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