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 [...]

2025-06-04T09:18:11-07:00June 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|

Grade 10 at SelfDesign: What to expect

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 [...]

2025-06-10T12:59:05-07:00May 7th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

Our in-house therapists support learners and families on their SelfDesign journeys

​​When our learners find that they’re having difficulties keeping up with or managing their learning, SelfDesign is there to help. Every learner enrolled with SelfDesign® Learning Community can be referred by their learning consultant for support, if needed, from our [...]

2024-09-13T07:31:37-07:00June 5th, 2024|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

5 benefits of music and movement for kids

Music and movement are powerful catalysts for your kids' growth and development! When incorporated into learning, they foster personal expression, confidence, creativity, collaboration, memory building and so much more. They can also spark an appreciation for the arts that transcends [...]

Say hello to Katie and Steve, our fun and creative new guides!

HomeLearners Network (HLN) offers a playground of fun, online learning activities for your home learner. Our guides excel in both crafting and leading diverse STEAM-focused activities that blend multiple subjects into topics that kids love. Our goal is to create [...]

Exciting camps coming this March for your children!

Get ready for March camps from our HomeLearners Network program that will excite and inspire! Help your children get creative with Sticker Book Camp, Claymation Camp and Elements Art Camp, and learn some exciting new video game design skills in [...]

2024-09-20T04:17:23-07:00February 14th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

Introducing your awesome new HomeLearners Network guides: Heather and Augusta!

HomeLearners Network (HLN) has some fabulous certified educators (guides) who are always excited to help your kids discover new passions and realize unique skills. Our new Guides, Heather and Augusta, are no exception! We sat down with Heather and Augusta [...]

2024-09-20T04:17:23-07:00January 10th, 2024|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Who We Are|

Get excited for the new year with awesome January learning activities!

We couldn’t think of a better way to bring in 2024 than by introducing tons of new activities for your kids to explore! Celebrate the winter season with activities like Hibernation Hullabaloo and Winter Animal Finger Puppets. Combine art and [...]

2024-09-20T04:17:23-07:00December 13th, 2023|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|
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