Your Natural Learner - Leah McDermott

Sure, we can sit around all day complaining and blaming the system…. But at the end of the day, it’s your kids that will suffer. And it’s on you to do something about it (because the system doesn’t care about the individual children).

So what are you gonna do?

I know what I’ll be doing. I’ll be running .us, bringing as many families as I can into a child-led, creative, passionate, problem-solving, revolutionary learning journey. A world-changing journey. Will you join us? Comment BRIDGE and we’ll send you more info 👇

There’s definitely enough of us for a case study 😂

Trusting the process can feel terrifying when we’ve been conditioned to expect measurable progress and neat little milestones. But learning isn’t linear… it thrives in curiosity, passion, and exploration.

When we step back and give children the space to learn in their own way, we see something amazing happen: they build skills, confidence, and a deep connection to learning that no curriculum could ever force.

Want to learn more about how we support self-directed learners? Comment “BRIDGE” and I’ll send you details on Bridge Academy!

We know that autonomy and motivation are what encourage deeper learning processes.

We know that every human has a unique way of processing information and a unique learning timeline.

We know that academic checklists and benchmarks are arbitrary and don’t serve an individual purpose.

We know that performative learning is not conducive to meaningful learning.

We know that comparing a child’s learning journey to their peers is a harmful practice.

AND YET….

We just can’t seem to let it go.

💥We're CLOSING our curriculum store! 💥

After 12 incredible years, we've decided to permanently close the Your Natural Learner Curriculum store.

Moving forward, our curriculum resources will only be available through enrollment at our school, Bridge Academy.

But we know many of you wait all year for our Memorial Day discount, so we wanted to give you ONE FINAL CHANCE to purchase the curriculum resources on their own before they're gone forever.

Our digital curriculum store will be closing it's doors at 11:59pm on May 31st. Until then, all curriculum is discounted to 20% off, no code needed.

Note: Anyone with the All-Access Pass will always have access and lifetime updates to the curriculum. This pass for all of the curriculum, plus bonuses (plus discounted enrollment at Bridge Academy!) is also 20% off right now, and a fantastic option to make sure you still get all of these resources forever.

Don't worry - we aren't going away - just changing how we operate. We're so excited for this next chapter.

Shop now: www.yournaturallearner.com

There are a lot of reasons why we chose to unschool our kids. Quality time together, real life learning opportunities, and getting adequate sleep are all pretty high on the list.

When you slow down and pay attention to the little moments of your routines each day, you can see those bigger reasonings shine through. You can see the evidence that you’re doing everything you set out to do. And gosh, is it beautiful.

If you need assistance with finding that rhythm, creating a good routine or environment for learning at home, or just some confidence in decision-making, you’ll find all of this at Bridge Academy. We’re so much more than just a school for kids - we make sure YOU are supported as their guides. Comment BRIDGE so I can tell you all about it in a new Open House video👇

This is just another reason why the one-size-fits-all model of education is failing our children.

To learn something in a deep and meaningful way, you need motivation and information. Having only one of those is not enough to make something stick.

This is why at Bridge Academy, we help our parents understand the true science of learning so that they can best guide their children in a self-directed learning experience. Our school year begins August 1st, but for the month of July, all of our enrolled parents get a 30-day Parent Kickoff Event to fully prepare you for the year ahead. You absolutely don’t want to miss this experience, believe me!

I talked about that event and all about Bridge Academy in my recent Open House video! Comment BRIDGE and I’ll send it to you 👇

Learning isn’t just about TEACHING. It’s about living. Modeling. Discovering things together.

The hardest work is letting go of the beliefs the system has made you think are true.

At Bridge Academy, we know that’s the hardest part, so we make sure our parents are fully supported and have all the knowledge needed to provide a self-directed learning journey for their child that everyone feels confident in.

I just filmed a new Open House video to share all about how Bridge operates and what’s coming in the future. Comment BRIDGE and I’ll send it to you 👇

Wild, isn’t it? It’s almost like when the person feels nurtured and trusted in their abilities, they’re more likely to have the motivation to learn more. 🤯

Want help learning how to foster this type of trust and confidence in your home learning within a program and community that fully supports you and documents your child’s learning? Comment BRIDGE to watch the Open House video for Bridge Academy’s 26-27 school year! 👇