Beyond grades: Redefining success in learning

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 [...]

2025-10-08T10:10:24-07:00October 8th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Who We Are, Our Approach, Resources|

Learner Voice: Why it matters and how we support it

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 [...]

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

Learning as a Family: Supporting siblings with different needs

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 [...]

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

SelfDesign’s Approach to Inclusive Education

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 [...]

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

How to balance freedom and structure in home learning

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 [...]

2025-08-12T14:24:50-07:00July 23rd, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

Why play and creativity are essential for home learning

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 [...]

2025-08-12T14:23:39-07:00July 17th, 2025|Our Approach|

4 Differences between learning consultants and traditional teachers

At SelfDesign® Learning Community, learning consultants work closely with you and your child every step of the way. With one-on-one support throughout the learning journey, learners are set up to thrive! Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar schools with large classrooms led by [...]

2025-08-12T14:22:19-07:00July 2nd, 2025|Our Approach|

Honouring Indigenous Ways of Knowing at SelfDesign

June invites us to pause—to listen, learn, and reflect. National Indigenous History Month is a time for all of us to deepen our understanding of the diverse histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. [...]

Avoiding burnout: Self-care tips for home learning parents

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 [...]

2025-07-08T17:02:58-07:00June 4th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

From top-level youth wrestler to Olympic hopeful, this SelfDesign learner is making strides in youth wrestling

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 [...]

2025-05-21T13:00:16-07:00May 21st, 2025|Our Approach, Resources, Learner Stories|
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