July camps for home learners that spark creativity, connection + fun!

2025-07-24T11:49:16-07:00June 25th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Summer is here! And so are our fun, hands-on activities designed just for home learners! Whether your kiddo is into storytelling, sign language, art, movement or digital design, there’s something here to spark their curiosity and keep them engaged. These [...]

Honouring Indigenous Ways of Knowing at SelfDesign

2025-07-08T17:07:17-07:00June 18th, 2025|Indigenous Education, Our Philosophy, Our Approach, Resources|

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. [...]

A new chapter for SelfDesign’s Minecraft legacy

2025-07-08T17:05:08-07:00June 11th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Screenshot After more than a decade of inspiring adventures and connection, SelfDesign’s beloved Minecraft Chat & Play Group is coming to a close. Led with heart by Lori, Michael and Valerie, this program has given learners a safe [...]

Avoiding burnout: Self-care tips for home learning parents

2025-07-08T17:02:58-07:00June 4th, 2025|Parents/Guardians, Our Approach, Resources|

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 [...]

Keep curiosity alive all summer: Fun + creative activities for children this June

2025-05-28T09:43:45-07:00May 28th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Summer’s almost here—but the learning doesn’t have to stop! At HomeLearners Network, we believe summer is the perfect time to keep curiosity blooming and creativity flowing. That’s why we’ve curated an inspiring collection of June activities and camps designed to [...]

From top-level youth wrestler to Olympic hopeful, this SelfDesign learner is making strides in youth wrestling

2025-05-21T13:00:16-07:00May 21st, 2025|Our Approach, Resources, Learner Stories|

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 [...]

How to overcome doubts and imposter syndrome as a home learning parent

2025-05-21T10:20:14-07:00May 14th, 2025|Our Approach|

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: What to expect

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

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 [...]

Explore French, physics and tons of fun games this May!

2025-04-30T10:48:34-07:00April 30th, 2025|HomeLearners Network|

Whether your kid loves creating wild roller coasters out of cardboard, writing snail mail with style, or turning everyday words into blackout poetry, we’ve got something exciting to spark their curiosity this month! From hands-on science experiments to artistic adventures [...]

Why traditional education doesn’t work for everyone

2025-09-12T12:33:54-07:00April 23rd, 2025|Our Approach|

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 [...]

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