Home learning offers families the gift of flexibility and deeper connection, but it can also feel isolating, especially if one parent is primarily facilitating the learning journey. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling alone or unsure of where to turn for support, you’re not alone. The good news is that a supportive community is closer than you might think. At [...]
Many parents and guardians have experienced the challenge of keeping their children engaged with learning. Some subjects can feel disconnected from everyday life, making it hard for learners to see how what they’re studying relates to the world around them. Traditional schooling tends to compartmentalize learning into a set school day, along with some homework assignments. Home learning, on the [...]
Technology is a powerful part of the learning journey, especially in personalized, online-supported environments like SelfDesign. It opens up a world of possibilities for learners, connecting them with tools, mentors and ideas that support their growth. As children grow and their brains develop, it’s important to be mindful of how screen time is shaping their experiences, energy and wellbeing. For [...]
One of the greatest gifts of home learning is the freedom it gives families to shape each day around their own rhythm. Without the demands of a rigid school schedule or one-size-fits-all curriculum, learning can unfold in ways that feel natural, meaningful and joyful. But with all that flexibility comes a question many home learning families face: How do you [...]
Play is more than just fun—it’s a powerful tool for creativity and imagination. When children play, they experiment, dream and explore new ideas, all of which help build the foundation for innovative thinking. For home learners, play and creativity go hand in hand, fueling curiosity and discovery. Both play and creative projects encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Home learners have [...]
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 along the way, there are simple and meaningful ways you can pause, recharge and care for yourself while supporting your [...]
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 home-learning parents experience something else: imposter syndrome. The feeling of not being “qualified enough” to educate your child, or worrying [...]
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, she wanted her child to have a choice in how she learned. “When I told my daughter she didn’t have [...]
Alyssa and her husband chose home learning for their daughter Lupine (grade 6) and son Sawyer (grade 3) because it gives their family much-needed flexibility. She loves that they spend so much time outdoors and that home learning made Alyssa and her husband’s summer-heavy workload more manageable. The couple works in forestry, so they are considerably more busy in summer. [...]
Christina Hagemann loves that she gets to spend so much time with her kids! Her daughter Riya (age 12) and son Adrian (age 10) have been learning from home for years, and she’s grateful that this route has provided them with opportunities to explore the world on their own terms. Last year, the Hagemann family discovered HomeLearners Network (HLN) and [...]
