HomeLearners Network

We're so glad that you and your kiddo had fun in your HLN activity! ❤️

HLN activities are great ways for parents with home learners to take a break, but parents can also have a ton of fun too! 🧑‍🧒

Learn more about HLN using the link. → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/

In our ‘It's Slime Time’ activity, your kiddo will learn about liquids and solids while making three types of ooey gooey slime. 🐸

Using common household ingredients and the scientific method, they'll have a blast experimenting for the perfect consistency! 👨‍🔬

If your kiddo is ages 5-10, sign up here for August 15! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/its-slime-time-1

🎨 Let your kid's creativity shine in our upcoming art activities! 🎨

💥 Art Explosion 💥
August 15 or 29 (come to one or all!)
Ages 7-13
Dive into the vibrant world of pencil crayons, pastels, or markers to create stunning masterpieces inspired by funky tie dye! Kids will learn techniques and colour combinations to create expressive artworks.

Sign up here!→
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/art-explosion

🖨️ Printmakers Studio 🖨️
August 15
Ages 10-13

Kids will learn printmaking techniques and explore pattern, repetition and colour, and make unique designs in their artwork. This week, they'll dive into potato prints!

Sign up here! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/printmakers-studio

Coding is all around us! 💻 Did you know that coding helps kids with problem solving, logical thinking and creativity?

On August 13, join our passionate Guide Augusta in Little Coders, where your kiddo can learn to use coding to guide an object through a maze! 👾

Sign up if your kiddo is ages 6-10! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/little-coders

Parents love the diverse learning topics and skill development opportunities offered by our activities! And kids love that they can always find something exciting to learn. 💪

Your kiddo can learn about STEAM-related topics such as photosynthesis, art history, coding, yoga, and so much more, and all activities are led by a passionate BC-certified educator dedicated to making topics engaging. 🥳

Learn more about HLN's Guide's using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/

It's important for kiddos to learn alongside their peers so that they can gain valuable skills in personal and social responsibility! ❤️

Our activities are awesome ways for home learners to meet other kids and learn these important skills in small, inclusive group sizes.

Learn more about HLN using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/

Did you know that printmaking goes back as far as 200 AD? Artists would carve intricate designs into wooden blocks, apply ink, and press them onto paper or fabric! 🎨

Your kiddo can learn cool printmaking techniques to create unique designs in Printmakers Studio!

If your kiddo is ages 10 to 13, sign up for August 8 and August 15 (come to one or all!) → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/products/printmakers-studio

We recently asked our HLN families what they love most about HomeLearners Network! And we were thrilled to find out many kids’ favourite part about taking activities and camps with HLN is the passionate Guides that lead them with patience, encouragement and fun! ❤️

Kiddos often have a favourite Guide to interact with, and parents love that they can put their trust in a skilled BC-certified educator to take the reins on their kiddo's education, giving them a much needed break.

Some feedback we received….

“The guides are great, they know how to engage the kids, which can be hard over video.”

“I love the interaction with the Guides!”

“The Guides are very kind, patient and engaging.”

Thanks parents!

Just because your kids are on summer vacation, doesn't mean that learning needs to take a backseat. In fact, summer is the perfect time for exploration and discovery. It provides a unique opportunity to engage in various activities that develop and maintain essential skills and foster lifelong learning!

There are many ways to keep the joy of learning alive during the summer! You and your kid can engage in hands-on projects, join summer camps, discover new places and perspectives, take field trips to museums or cultural sites, explore nature, cooking and baking, and so much more!

Check out our favourite ways to keep learning alive during the summer by clicking the link → https://www.selfdesign.org/how-to-keep-the-joy-of-learning-alive-this-summer/

We're thrilled when we hear about kids loving our activities and choosing their favourite activities based on their interests!

We have tons of great activities for home learners of all ages. Check them out here → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime

The best learning happens when kids can explore topics from different angles and perspectives!

Our activities are great opportunities for your home learning kiddo to explore educational topics with the guidance of a BC-certified educator (Guide).

They'll also learn alongside home learning peers and have the opportunity to make new buddies! ❤️

Check out our available activities using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime

Are you in a pinch to find a fun activity for your home learner tomorrow? 🤔Check out Strawberry DNA with our awesome Guide, Heather!

Kids will learn why DNA is important and then extract it from strawberries to see it with their own eyes! 🍓

We advise a grown-up/parent to be close by to supervise the materials & tools for safe use.

Sign up now if your kid is ages 11-16 →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/strawberry-dna

Have you ever wondered what photosynthesis looks like in action? 🌱

In this unique activity, your kid can see photosynthesis happen right before their eyes! 👀

They'll extract green-coloured chlorophyll from plants to make a simple watercolour paint, then use building bricks to show oxygen being created in a cup!

If your kiddo is ages 11-15, sign up for June 25 now --> https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/photosynthesis-play

Our Abstract Lego Sculptures activity is only two days away! ⏳Your kiddo will get inspired by historical abstract artists to create an imaginative work of art using Lego!

They'll document the stages of their creation to either share a stop-motion piece or display them in a final art show! 🎨

If your kiddo is ages 8-12, sign up today! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/abstract-lego-sculptures

Are your kiddos itching for summer vacation?! Well, we’re sure they'll be even more excited when they hear the awesome activities we have in store for them! 🥳

From single sessions to summer camps, your kids will have plenty of opportunities to learn cool arts and crafts and participate in captivating STEAM activities - all led by a passionate BC certified educator (Guide). ❤️

"We curate learning experiences that weave in multiple subjects and are designed to spark creativity and connection," says Tanya, an HLN Guide. "This lends itself to an immersive, rich experience, with oodles of hands-on engagement!"

Click the link to learn more about the activities coming this summer! →
https://www.selfdesign.org/summer-camps-and-activities-for-home-learners/

We're so glad that Bailey had a great time in her activity, and we can't wait to see what characters she comes up with in her next one! 💪

If your kiddo is enrolled in SelfDesign Learning Foundation's Learning Community, they'll have a blast entering the dynamic fantasy world of Ren'dar in Dungeons and Dragons (The Cove) Part 3! 🐉

They'll participate in over five sessions, create a new character or continue developing a previous one, deal with hidden dangers, and make decisions that could alter the game! 🧐

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition as we continue the story of The Cove.

If your kiddo is between ages 15 and 18, sign up for June 13! → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/dungeons-and-dragons-the-cove-part-3

Here at HLN, kids have fantastic opportunities to meet new friends in every activity! 🤗

Many kids find that they sign up for the same activities with kids who have similar interests, so they meet each other many times over and bond through their enjoyment of favourite topics! ❤️

Learn more about HLN using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/

We’re so glad that Bailey had a great time at Little Coders! 👩‍💻

Coding is a great way to incorporate STEAM into your kid's learning, and it encompasses all the elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!)

We offer new STEAM activities every month! 🧬

Check out upcoming activities using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime

Discover the secret animal before guesses run out! ⏳ In Metazooa & Metaflora Club, your kiddo will work with their peers using taxonomy and research to find answers to clues given by our awesome Guide, Heather!

This activity is perfect if you're looking for fun ways to incorporate more STEAM into your kiddo's learning! 🥼🧬

Come to one or all sessions on May 15, 22 and 29.

Register now if your kid is between ages 9-13 → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/metazooa-metaflora-club

If your kiddo loves drawing and nature, they'll love Plant Sketching & Facts! 🍃✏️

While sketching plants, flowers and herbs, they'll learn all about what makes each one unique.

For ages 8-12, sign up soon for our session on May 3! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/products/plant-sketching-and-facts

You chose home learning for your kiddo because you wanted the best for their education! That's why our activities for home learners are led by certified educators you can trust. 👩‍🏫

All of our guides design STEAM-focused activities for children on topics they’re experts in, and that children get excited about. They love curating fun and engaging experiences and meeting kids where they’re at in their learning journeys.

Rest assured your kid will journey through each activity gaining new skills, discovering new passions, and learning along the way! ❤️

Learn more about HLN by clicking the link! → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/

Your kid will love learning about the mysterious and exciting world of Ancient Egypt in this exciting new activity!

After learning some awesome facts about pyramids and history, they’ll create their very own pyramid!

Register for April 28 if your kiddo is ages 8-12! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/ancient-egypt-1

If you're a home learning parent in need of an extra hour or two, check out this interactive activity to keep your kiddo busy! 🎉

In Drawing Club, kids will enjoy a fun-filled hour of drawing games and activities. Our passionate Guide Amber will lead them in practicing observational drawing, drawing from memory, drawing from the imagination and more. ✍️

This activity runs over two sessions on April 25 and May 2.

If your kid is ages 8-10, sign up today! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/4296323432612/products/drawing-club-8-10

If your kids love silly songs and getting their wiggles out with some dance moves, you may be happy to know that these activities are important for their social and cognitive development! 🫂🧠

Participating in music and dance activities enhances their physical wellbeing, promotes cooperation, confidence and creativity, and acts as an outlet for big emotions and self-expression! ❤️

Our awesome new Guide and music aficionado, April, sat down with us to talk about why music and dance are great for your kids! 💃

Check out the full article by clicking the link. →

5 benefits of music and movement for kids Music and movement are powerful catalysts for your kids' growth and development! When incorporated into learning, they foster personal expression, confidence, creativity, collaboration, memory building and so much more. They can also spark an appreciation for the arts that transcends childhood, lead...

🌱 Earth day is only a week away! 🌱 Celebrate our beautiful planet with your kiddo by registering for Let’s Dig into Gardening.

In these activities, kids will learn how eco-conscious gardening is good for us and the planet!

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into soil, grow veggies and so much more. Come to one or come to all!

🌱 April 16: Mini Greenhouses 🌱
🌎 April 22: Earth Day Celebration 🌎

If your kid is ages 5-10, sign up now before spots fill up! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/lets-dig-into-gardening

If your kiddo loves exploring the world through books, they’ll love 🌸 April Storybook! 🌸

Check out a new book weekly and do a hands-on craft or literacy activity related to the story.

Come to one or all! Upcoming books include:

🌎 If You Come to Earth by Sophie Blackall 🌎 April 9

👤 Some Bodies by Sophie Kennen 👤 April 16

🤩 It's Great to be Different *special reading with author Bonnie Eklund* 🤩 April 23

If your kid is ages 6-9, register today for any of the April Storybook activities! →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/april-storybook-club

Are you looking for a fun way for your kid to learn about the curious world of kinetics? 🤸‍♀️

Check out Lego Beach Fun with your passionate Guide, Augusta, on April 16! 🏖️

Over three sessions, kids will learn how to create sand using household materials and build an imaginative sandcastle for their Lego creations!

If your kid is ages 6-9, sign up here →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/lego-beach-fun

If your kid is ages 10-12, sign up here →
https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/realtime/products/lego-beach-fun-1

Get your fabric and craft supplies ready if your kid loves telling stories! 👩‍🏫

In Finger Puppet Stories, they’ll make unique finger puppets and use them to tell a fun winter tale! ⛄️

If your kid is ages 7-10, sign up soon! The first session starts on April 4 → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/collections/4296323432612/products/winter-animal-finger-puppets

If you're a homeschool or home learning parent in need of a well-deserved break from planning everything for your kids, we've got you covered. 🎉

Our Guides have tons of STEAM-related activities that will keep your busy kiddo engaged, learning and having fun while you take a breather!

All you need to do is check the materials list to make sure they have everything they need to participate.

Learn more about HLN using the link → https://homelearnersnetwork.ca/