Top 10 ways to support your child in online learning

2025-05-06T09:36:24-07:00April 9th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

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 [...]

Dive into spring with awesome activities for your child to explore this April!

2025-05-06T09:19:32-07:00April 2nd, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

This month at HomeLearners Network, we have diverse activities with something for every home learner to enjoy! Your child will love learning about the Earth's elements through fun art projects, diving into the exciting world of outer space, creating a [...]

What it takes to be a home learning parent—and why it’s worth it

2025-04-09T15:59:06-07:00March 19th, 2025|Featured-Blog, Our Approach|

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, [...]

Sign up for the 2025/26 learning year at SelfDesign! Here are key dates to keep in mind

2025-04-02T12:15:44-07:00March 12th, 2025|News, Our Approach|

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 [...]

How nature nurtures mindfulness in kids

2025-04-02T12:17:17-07:00March 12th, 2025|Our Approach|

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 [...]

Tailored for success: 5 ways personalized learning makes a difference

2025-04-09T15:54:42-07:00March 5th, 2025|Our Approach|

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 [...]

March activities at HomeLearners Network!

2025-04-09T15:54:57-07:00February 27th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

March is packed with exciting activities in our HomeLearners Network program, from music and art to science and LEGO adventures! Whether your child loves to sing, sketch, build or experiment, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at a few [...]

How entrepreneurial skills set kids up for long-term success

2025-03-03T16:44:22-08:00February 19th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Our fantastic new HomeLearners Network (HLN) Guide, Trisha, is excited to introduce your kiddos to the joys of entrepreneurship! Learning to start and run a business is an intricate process that encourages self-development and provides a sense of achievement. "Entrepreneurship [...]

How one child’s curiosity sparked a 40-year learning movement

2025-04-09T15:55:22-07:00February 12th, 2025|40th Anniversary, Who We Are|

“If you don’t know where you come from, how do you know who you really are?” For over 40 years, SelfDesign® Learning Foundation has been redefining independent online learning, offering an approach that honours curiosity and autonomy. From its humble [...]

5 ways to get peer-to-peer interaction as a home learner

2025-04-09T15:55:50-07:00February 5th, 2025|Our Approach|

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 [...]

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