For many families, chores can sometimes feel like a daily struggle. You may find yourself reminding your child to tidy up or take care of small tasks around the house. But in a home learning environment, everyday responsibilities can become [...]
One of the core ideas behind SelfDesign is that meaningful learning often begins with curiosity. When learners are given the space to explore their interests deeply, learning becomes personal and connected to their path and purpose. For teen home learner [...]
Start your summer with fun, meaningful learning. Get outside, stay active, and explore new interests all season long! Enjoy a variety of engaging activities, including weekly Yoga sessions in the fresh air, a Backyard Club for games and teamwork, a [...]
One of the most exciting things about home learning is seeing just how creative children can be. Whether building incredible LEGO creations, composing music or writing adventure stories, many children are eager to share what they’re passionate about with the [...]
For the first time in nearly a decade, contractors from across SelfDesign gathered in person for Collaboratory (Collab) in June of 2025 in Kelowna, B.C. The last Collab took place in 2016 at Quest University in Squamish. In the years [...]
Looking for a fun way to switch up your child’s daily learning? With the warmer spring weather, it’s a great time to explore activities outdoors, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had inside, too. This month, they can [...]
Before his brain injury four years ago, Kelly’s son was deeply creative, drawing comics, painting and finding joy in art. Afterward, things looked different. "Any attempts we made to get them back into art, including classes with a former teacher, [...]
From songwriting about animals to designing tiny paper villages and coding their own games, April is full of hands-on ways for learners to explore what lights them up. This month’s line-up invites kids to create, experiment and think differently, whether [...]
From rural isolation and housing instability to meaningful work helping others, Hayden’s learning journey has been shaped by real-life experiences and regular self-reflection. Growing up in challenging circumstances and witnessing the realities faced by unhoused communities across British Columbia, this [...]
If you’re exploring learning options for your child, you might be looking for something that feels more personalized than the public school approach. Maybe your child learns best through curiosity, conversation, hands-on experiences and real life. Or maybe your family [...]
