Misty Meadows Wellspring, Dargle

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

Shared by The New Yorker. We all see it, yet what will change? The system will keep turning until the people rise and decide ENOUGH. And I guarantee if this was adults we were doing this to, it would’ve stopped a LONG time ago.

At Bridge Academy, we’ve already said ENOUGH is ENOUGH. The thousands of students and parents enrolled around the world in our program are taking the power back in their learning. They’re discovering what they are good at, diving down rabbit holes of what they want to learn, healing from educational trauma, following their passions, trusting their bodies and instincts to rest, and changing the world in the process. It’s never too late to make a change. Our enrollment is open. You can start tomorrow. Come join our revolution in learning. Comment BRIDGE and we’ll send you the details 👇

03/09/2026

"Like a sponge these children absorb. It is marvellous, this mental power of the child. Only we cannot teach directly. It is necessary that the child teach himself, and then the success is great."
— Maria Montessori, Citizen of the World, Page 45

01/09/2026

We’ve been conditioned to believe that learning only counts if it looks like school.

✅ Filling out a worksheet = Proof of learning!

❌ Building a LEGO city with an understanding of balance, structure, and design = Just playing.

✅ Passing a test with memorized dates = Educated!

❌ Explaining history in depth after months of passionate research = Not “measurable”.

The deepest, most meaningful learning doesn’t happen in worksheets or tests, it happens in real life.

And we can really harness this magic as homeschoolers when we understand who our child is as a unique learner. What type of learner are they? What environment do they need to thrive? What is the best way for them to learn something new? How do they show you their knowledge?

All of these questions will be answered in my brand new Know Your Learner workshop - running this September 1-30th. Signups are open until August 31st. This workshop won’t run again until September 2027.

Comment KNOWING to get the details. 👇

01/09/2026

"But what if my child isn't interested in anything?"

I get asked questions like this all the time, so this week I thought I'd spend a bit of time answering some of the practical questions that come up when you're actually trying to make unschooling work in real life.

I think this is the biggest one!

If your child doesn't seem interested in anything, don't respond by trying harder to make them find an interest. Maybe that sounds counterproductive lol, but pressure isn't the answer. Instead, focus on creating a rich and interesting life around them, and even get on with pursuing your own interests.

A few things you could try this week:
• Visit the library and pick out new books on interesting topics. There are tons of interesting books out there!
• Pull out materials you haven't used for a while: clay, paints, a microscope, tools, old magazines, whatever you already have.
• Go somewhere you don't normally go. Try a gallery, market, nature reserve, op shop, museum, etc.
• Watch a documentary about something none of you know much about.
• Start something yourself and invite them to join you. Want inspired learners? Then you've got to model it! What do you want to learn about? What hobbies do you have? Do them in front of your kids.
• Share the things you're interested in too. Tell them about something fascinating you read, show them something you found, wonder aloud about things.
• Look at what's happening locally and choose something to attend together.

And then don't immediately ask, "Soooo... did you find an interest?" LOL!

Forget about the goal of finding an interest and focus on living an interesting life. Interests are the products of that.

If this is something you'd like to get better at, I have a free email series called 'The Art of Strewing' all about introducing new ideas, experiences, and possibilities without pressure or taking over your child's learning.

Comment STREWING and I'll send it to you ❤️

And stick around this week because I'm going to answer some more of the practical questions people ask me about unschooling (if you have a question put it in the comments).

31/08/2026

I’m seeing some big misunderstandings in comments on recent posts equating good grades with mastery.

I’m sure every single one of us can attest to this falsehood. I passed every class I took in high school and college. Do I feel like I have mastery of the skills I was taught in every one of those classes? Absolutely not!

Schools make us believe that we send our kids there to receive well-rounded educations, with a solid skill set to enter adulthood and be workforce. In practicality, that’s simply not what’s happening.

And it won’t change until we start looking at the root of the issue - learning is a unique journey for every individual. Until we treat it that way, we cannot expect positive outcomes for every child.

I’m teaching a workshop in September called Know Your Learner, where we’ll spend 30 days together observing your children, honing your environment, and creating a unique learning plan based specifically on your child’s needs. Today is the last day to signup. Comment KNOWING to get in here with us before doors close for a year!