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 [...]
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 [...]
The online learning journey for home learning parents and guardians can feel daunting at first, but there is so much support for parents/guardians as they navigate it with their child. Perhaps the biggest asset you have as a parent/guardian is [...]
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, [...]
Enrolment season is here! Whether you are re-enrolling, transferring programs, or joining us for the first time, here are the key dates to keep in mind. SelfDesign® Learning Community Online K-12 Program Returning learners: Re-enrolment for 2025/26 is now open [...]
In our increasingly digital world, kids are constantly processing and navigating streams of information. While the digital age has opened up information sharing, communication and broken down geographical barriers, it has also led to a decline in mindfulness. With entertainment [...]
In an environment geared towards personalized learning, children take the lead to create their own unique blueprint for learning. Their learning path is built around their unique interests, curiosities and passions—allowing them to stay engaged and excited about discovery. Learning [...]
As a home-learning parent, coming up with ways for your child to be able to interact with others sometimes takes creativity and thinking outside the box. Peer-to-peer interaction is a huge part of social, cognitive and emotional development. It helps [...]
Inspectors from the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care gave SelfDesign® Learning Community two commendations on the school’s annual external evaluation from the Ministry, this year a Monitoring Inspection. “The external evaluation process is an opportunity to reflect on [...]
