by Erin | Jun 13, 2018 | connection, inspiration, nature connection, reflection
After writing my blog post Disconnection in Some of Us Hurts All of Us, I shared it with my We Learn Naturally co-inspirers before sharing it publicly. It’s so nice to have a support network to bounce ideas off of when I am feeling vulnerable. Chelsea wondered...
by Erin | May 27, 2018 | connection, feelings, inspiration, meeting needs, nature connection, nonviolent communication, power dynamics, reflection, self-awareness, self-connection
This post is going to get a little personal. I often feel vulnerable sharing personal things in a blog, out there in the world for everyone to read (and judge) but my learning happens through experience and I really want to share my observation with you. In our...
by Erin | Nov 13, 2016 | connection, inspiration
I was all set to devote my blog writing time to the next segment in my quest to compare SDE, Public Education, Montessori, and Waldorf styles of learning when I got side-tracked by the US election. I suddenly had a lot to process*. I just needed to hold still for a...
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 | Nov 14, 2015 | inspiration, trust, youth empowerment
This post was written by Chelsea Bohnert, the newest member of the We Learn Naturally family. Chelsea will be a facilitator at The Barn School and future director of DiverseCity School in Central Hamilton (2020). We welcome Chelsea with much love and...
by Erin | Sep 19, 2015 | acceptance, feelings, inspiration, trust
There are so many people who have an vision of what the perfect educational environment is. I am part of a new Facebook group that aims to discuss alternatives to education in our area. It’s a new group, so we are really just sharing our backgrounds...
