Beyond grades: Redefining success in learning

2025-10-08T12:12:46-07:00October 8th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

If you’ve been on a home learning journey with your child, you may already know: success in learning can take many shapes. In traditional school settings, success is often defined by test scores, grades, deadlines and the ability to memorize [...]

From curiosity to confidence: Why science fairs are perfect for home learners

2025-10-03T09:51:45-07:00October 1st, 2025|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Resources|

Do you remember your science fair projects from when you were a kid? Is there a particular project that will live in your memory forever? Chances are, there's at least one that came to mind right away! There's something magical [...]

Celebrate fall with fun and skill-building activities this October!

2025-10-06T10:38:34-07:00September 24th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

October is the perfect month for cozy creativity, teamwork and confidence-building! This month, your kids can explore new skills in art, writing, theatre, music and movement, while making lasting connections with their home learning peers! From The Great Writing Challenge [...]

Learner Voice: Why it matters and how we support it

2025-09-26T11:49:56-07:00September 17th, 2025|Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

If you’ve ever listened to a child speak their mind, you know they often say things that are profound, hilarious and refreshingly honest. Kids see the world differently—and their perspectives matter. At SelfDesign® Learning Foundation, we believe those perspectives should [...]

Meet Lee Ann and Walter, our adventurous new HomeLearners Network guides!

2025-09-12T12:59:45-07:00September 10th, 2025|HomeLearners Network, Featured-Blog, Who We Are|

At HomeLearners Network (HLN), we believe learning is most powerful when it’s engaging, hands-on and connected to real life. That’s why our guides bring not only their expertise, but also their passions, life experiences and creativity to every activity. We’re [...]

Learning as a Family: Supporting siblings with different needs

2025-09-12T12:59:25-07:00September 3rd, 2025|Featured-Blog, Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

Supporting more than one child in your home learning journey is a beautiful and complex responsibility. It can be a big job, especially when you’re navigating different ages, grades, learning styles and interests. The good news? You don’t have to [...]

September learning adventures: 70+ New activities to spark curiosity!

2025-09-12T12:58:57-07:00August 27th, 2025|HomeLearners Network, Featured-Blog|

Ready to make this fall unforgettable? Our BC-certified educators have been brewing up something special… over 70 brand-new learning adventures designed to turn your kids into alien designers, business moguls, coding wizards and musical maestros! From creating secret binary code [...]

SelfDesign’s Approach to Inclusive Education

2025-09-12T12:58:33-07:00August 25th, 2025|Our Philosophy, Featured-Blog, Who We Are, Our Approach|

At SelfDesign, we believe learning should be as unique as each child. Our entire approach is built around personalized learning—recognizing that every learner has their own way of seeing, understanding and engaging with the world. This makes SelfDesign a welcoming [...]

A Guide to Provincial Online learning in BC and Independent POLS

2025-09-12T12:34:45-07:00August 13th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Resources|

SelfDesign: Proudly serving learners across BC as an Independent Provincial Online Learning School In 2023, SelfDesign® Learning Community officially became an Independent Provincial Online Learning School (POLS-I) in British Columbia. This designation means SelfDesign offers online learning programs to students [...]

Spark creativity this August with hands-on summer camps and activities for kids!

2025-08-12T14:25:48-07:00July 30th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Summer’s not over yet! There’s still time for your kiddo to explore new interests, build cool projects and connect with new friends! From robot-building to plein air painting, and from choose-your-own-adventure writing to transforming old sneakers, our August activities are [...]

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