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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
