How to Quit Parenting|An ASDE Resource

Quit Parenting A How To by Blake Boles Many of us are just in the beginning phases of this whole empowering-children-to-live-their-own-lives journey. And frankly, we need some guidance on how things work. We’ve never seen this done before. We know when we envision it, it feels good, but when it really comes down to the nitty-gritty, day-to-day application… How do we do this? Blake Boles is an avid supporter of children living self-directed lives. Check…

The last INTRO TOUR of the 2017-18 school year, DON’T MISS IT!

Join us at our upcoming Free To Learn Intro Tour. This is the perfect opportunity to find out if we are the right fit for your child or teen. To really understand what we do and what your child will experience at our program come experience it yourself. This hour and a half experience we’ll guide you through what a child experiences at Free To Learn each day. Who: Parents, kids and teens who are…

SDE 101-Trusting the Learning Process

The Challenges of Trusting the Learning Process Sometimes trusting the learning process can be hard. You see that your child is smart as a whip, but for some reason, he doesn’t find necessary the acquiring of the basic skills which we are accustomed to seeing appear at specific grade levels. You watch. You wait. You model. You slyly offer interesting things needing these basic skills we want them to acquire. We do everything we can…

Alternatives to High School

Sometimes you just know your child needs something different. Sometimes you know they could be spending their time more wisely. Sometimes you know they are spending time on things that are not adding value to their lives. Sometimes your heart breaks to think of all the activities they could be doing that would be beneficial for them instead. Sometimes you just wants answers to how to navigate the requirements of our current educational social constructs…

Self-Directed Education Meetup in Sacramento

Free to Learn Together with the Alliance for Self-Directed Education We’re hosting a meetup – April 21 We are so excited to be teaming up with ASDE to promote Self-Directed Education in our area! Join us at our upcoming Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE) – Sacramento Area Meet Up. Meet new friends and have fun chatting and connecting with each other! This Meet Up might be perfect for you if: – Your child or teen…

Trusting Children to Learn

Learning Happens Naturally We don’t need to force it This beautiful video put together by Agile Learning Center students captures the essence of the learning process. The Alliance for Self-Directed Education is doing amazing things to further children’s rights and we are excited to be meeting with them to host local meetings. If you are a parent interested in supporting your child in Self-Direction, join us for one of our Parent Interest Nights to find out more….

Pancake Open House

Join Us at our Pancake Open House Learn more about Free To Learn Is your child failing to thrive in their learning environment? Don’t let them waste the best years of their life! Our students love learning, because we empower them to design their own education and they’re set up to thrive. Your child CAN enjoy their education too and unlock the unique GENIUS that lies within them. Free To Learn is a learning community…

Free Summer Activities

Free Summer Fun! Summer will be here officially in just a few days.  While we are taking a break from regular Community meetings it might be fun to gather and do some of the local events.  Don’t forget to post in the Facebook group if your family will be attending any of these so we can all join in the fun. Here is a delightful list of free activities put together by my sweet cousin Annie…