by Erin | Sep 8, 2016 | attachment, connection
Since starting We Learn Naturally, I have had a lot of parents assume that we promote natural learning in the sense that we do not use technology. Perhaps this was poor planning on my part, I actually meant “we learn naturally” in the sense that...
by Erin | Aug 31, 2016 | connection, diversity, empathetic response, inspiration
Since my 5000 km move across the country from Ontario to British Columbia, I have experienced a significant amount of turbulence as we attempt to lay down fresh roots so far away from all that we know and love. There have been times where I have literally cried out as...
by Erin | Aug 19, 2016 | child-lead, trust
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Rebecca and Dave Zak. They are artists and entrepreneurs, and I got to see their studio, geek out about self-directed education. I want to share with you this video featuring Rebecca Zak. I especially like the creative...
by Erin | Aug 13, 2016 | attachment, child-lead, connection, feelings, nature connection, safe spaces, self-connection, trust
Whether it’s a 10 week session throughout a season or a 1 week summer camp, when we reach the end of our scheduled time at Learning in the Woods, everyone experiences a bit of a “high”. When it’s time to say good-bye, connections are at their strongest, so it’s...
by Erin | May 29, 2016 | child-lead, deschooling the adults, meeting needs, respecting boundaries, trust
The irony of our outdoor program “Learning in the Woods” is that sometimes the most valuable learning is done by the adults involved; parents and facilitators. The program is child-lead and sometimes the themes and topics that arise challenge the adults to reconsider...
