Screenshot After more than a decade of inspiring adventures and connection, SelfDesign’s beloved Minecraft Chat & Play Group is coming to a close. Led with heart by Lori, Michael and Valerie, this program has given learners a safe [...]
The home learning lifestyle is definitely an adjustment. Some home learning days whizz by, loaded with laughter, curiosity and enthusiasm. Others can feel more challenging, especially if the parent/guardian is stretched thin. It takes time to find your rhythm. But [...]
Summer’s almost here—but the learning doesn’t have to stop! At HomeLearners Network, we believe summer is the perfect time to keep curiosity blooming and creativity flowing. That’s why we’ve curated an inspiring collection of June activities and camps designed to [...]
Most high-school-level wrestlers join a school team. At SelfDesign, Tristen Beaudry is the team. As the only wrestler representing the SelfDesign® Learning Community team created specifically for him, Tristen proves that not even politics or injury can hold him back [...]
If you’ve ever doubted your choices and abilities as a home-learning parent, you are not alone! For many parents, choosing home learning for their children is an exciting decision—one full of possibilities, freedom and flexibility. But alongside that excitement, many [...]
Grade 10 at SelfDesign is an exciting milestone! It’s a chance for learners to dive deeper into their interests, connect with a community of like-minded peers, and take more ownership of their learning journeys. While the transition from Grade 9 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
