Faces of SelfDesign: Insights from Lori Bender, SelfDesign Home Learning coordinator, Subscriptions steward, and our MineCraft group server administrator

2024-08-02T10:10:55-07:00August 17th, 2022|Featured-SDHL, Who We Are|

Lori draws on years of behind-the-scenes experience administering and supporting SelfDesign offerings to share her insights and tips on how families can make the most of their SelfDesign learning experience

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 1– Being present in today’s world

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 10th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

Awareness of past, present and future is vital in daily life. In this first article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being present” means and how improving our conscious awareness of the present can help us in our relationships, including with our children and with learners.

Top 5 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Art

2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00August 3rd, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

As your kids continue growing - along with their love of creating - so can the stockpile of art filling your home. Understandably, artists of all ages can feel attached to their creations, and getting rid of art can be difficult. Instead of throwing away old masterpieces, HLN Guide Amber Santos shares a few fantastic ideas for recycling art while honouring artistic hard work and keeping the creative spark alive!

Diving into SelfDesign Philosophy: A seven-part series

2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00July 27th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

We’re launching a series about SelfDesign’s philosophy. Join us here on the blog over the coming learning year to explore the elements that make up our philosophy, can help us create a ‘way of being’, and can also assist in how we can choose to parent.

This Guide Weaves Fun and Connection into At Home Activities for Your Kids

2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00July 20th, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

Say hello to Tanya! She’s not only a HomeLearners Network Guide, she’s been an educator for 26 years! She enjoys being a Guide at HomeLearners Network because it’s such an inclusive, supportive and imaginative space for children and youth to discover their passions and connect. Tanya started her journey as an educator in the Cowichan Valley School District as a classroom and learning support teacher. She’s also run her own tutoring business and has worked with SelfDesign Learning Foundation since 2009.

New At Home Activity Program is Transforming the Way Kids Learn

2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00July 5th, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

HomeLearners Network is the latest program by SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) - an experienced and trusted provider of home learning to tens of thousands of kids for over 20 years! Dive into our history and the exciting plans we have for the future of HomeLearners Network in this interview with our CEO, Amber Papou.

SelfDesign by the numbers: Why so many of our grade 10 to 12 learners successfully complete their courses

2022-09-20T08:36:47-07:00June 22nd, 2022|Our Approach|

Ninety-five per cent of our learners in grades 10 to 12 complete their courses, compared to the 65 per cent provincial average for independent online schools (2019/2020). We dig deeper into the reasons why we and our learners do so well.

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