“Gifted”, “behind”, or “just average”: Which one were you?

In 2020, we faced the reality that bias and discrimination still exist in our society, but thankfully it was also a year of calling out injustices. Hopefully, it will be a practice that continues for generations to come. The irony is that, in an age where we know the harm that is caused by treating … Continue reading “Gifted”, “behind”, or “just average”: Which one were you?

4 assumptions we make when following a curriculum

One of the first questions families tend to ask themselves after deciding to home educate is, “Which curriculum should we use?”  We whip out Cathy Duffy’s guide, ask around on Facebook, download countless samples and then pull the trigger, spending a small fortune on what promises to be a fabulous year wrapped in cling film. … Continue reading 4 assumptions we make when following a curriculum

Stop asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

"He has so much potential…" "If only he’d apply himself…" "She doesn’t take her work seriously…” “She has no motivation…”  “He has no direction…”  “If he would only show some commitment…" James Scott, Unsplash We’ve all heard statements like these.  Perhaps you’ve even made them yourself.  Or maybe you have been on the receiving end … Continue reading Stop asking, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”