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Embracing Child-Focused Learning | A Guide for Homeschooling Neurodivergent Children
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Raising independent, motivated learners starts with self-directed learning! In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive into the benefits of giving kids more autonomy in their education. We share practical tips for incorporating self-directed learning at different ages and stages, from interest-based exploration in elementary to career-focused projects in high school.
As homeschool parents, our job is to let go of control, trust the process, and be our kids' biggest cheerleaders. When we allow them to pursue their passions, the motivation and engagement follows.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-directed learning increases motivation, creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence by allowing kids to pursue their passions.
- Practical ways to incorporate self-direction include interest-based learning in elementary years, project-based learning in middle school, and career exploration in high school.
Links and Resources from Today’s Episode
Our sponsors for today’s episode are CTC Math and Lexercise
- OUT NOW! – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
- Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
- Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
- What is the Difference Between Interest-Led and Strengths-Based Learning
- Nurturing a Strengths-Based Approach to Learning in Homeschooling
- Strength-Based Learning for Differently-Wired Kids with Shawna Wingert
- Homeschooling Middle School Using Your Own Interest-Based Curriculum
- RLL #67: Ideas for Nurturing Our Kids’ Strengths
- Homeschooling High School: Transcripts, Mom-Guilt, And Finishing Strong
- Homeschooling High School With Interest-Led Learning
- Interest Led Homeschooling: Helping Your Child Find Their Interests
Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on Twitter @ColleenKessler, Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners, Instagram @ColleenKessler How does your child learn best? Take the Quiz ==> https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/quiz/
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Manage episode 431571729 series 2077060
Raising independent, motivated learners starts with self-directed learning! In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive into the benefits of giving kids more autonomy in their education. We share practical tips for incorporating self-directed learning at different ages and stages, from interest-based exploration in elementary to career-focused projects in high school.
As homeschool parents, our job is to let go of control, trust the process, and be our kids' biggest cheerleaders. When we allow them to pursue their passions, the motivation and engagement follows.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-directed learning increases motivation, creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence by allowing kids to pursue their passions.
- Practical ways to incorporate self-direction include interest-based learning in elementary years, project-based learning in middle school, and career exploration in high school.
Links and Resources from Today’s Episode
Our sponsors for today’s episode are CTC Math and Lexercise
- OUT NOW! – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
- Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
- Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
- What is the Difference Between Interest-Led and Strengths-Based Learning
- Nurturing a Strengths-Based Approach to Learning in Homeschooling
- Strength-Based Learning for Differently-Wired Kids with Shawna Wingert
- Homeschooling Middle School Using Your Own Interest-Based Curriculum
- RLL #67: Ideas for Nurturing Our Kids’ Strengths
- Homeschooling High School: Transcripts, Mom-Guilt, And Finishing Strong
- Homeschooling High School With Interest-Led Learning
- Interest Led Homeschooling: Helping Your Child Find Their Interests
Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on Twitter @ColleenKessler, Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners, Instagram @ColleenKessler How does your child learn best? Take the Quiz ==> https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/quiz/
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