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

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, [...]

2025-03-13T10:33:39-07:00March 19th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

Tailored for success: 5 ways personalized learning makes a difference

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 [...]

2025-03-05T11:03:12-08:00March 5th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

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

“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

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 [...]

2025-03-04T14:44:57-08:00February 5th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Featured-Blog, Resources|

Summer camps and activities for Home Learners!

The buzz of summer vacation is here! A favourite time of year for many kiddos, summer is revered as the perfect time to explore, create, be social and spontaneous. It’s also full of opportunities to keep learning! HomeLearners Network (HLN) [...]

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|

Why mindfulness and meditation are important skills to add to your kid’s toolbox

Mindfulness and meditation are often thought of as practices for adults. With hectic lives full of busy schedules and stressful challenges, it's no wonder so many people use these tools to keep them grounded. But did you know that mindfulness [...]

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|
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