StorySchooling

12. MTB Trail (Pt 2): What Matters More Than Academics

Kristi continues her story and Sandy and Angel help analyze the learning and growth that it yielded. --Why developing passion is important. --The skills that matter more than academics.

11. Harrison Builds a MTB Trail in His Yard

Kristi--homeschool mom and chief experience architect at Forethought Wealth--shares the learning and growth that happened when she decided to let her son Harrison pursue his passion and dig up their yard to build a mountain biking jumpline.

10. Can We Trust 7-year-olds to Plan a Trip?

Ben Savitt, a homeschool dad and teacher at an alternative high school for ten years, tell us what happened when he let his 7-year-old daughter and her friends plan and execute a camping trip. He teaches us how to develop mutual trust with our children, and be a resource (not a taskmaster) as they lead out, do the work and even fail.

9. Elise: Self-Directed Learner & Contemporary Dancer

Elise, age 23, tells us about her experience growing up as a self-directed learner. The foundation of her education was great books, real experiences and pursuing her passion for dance.

8. Charles's Story: Summited Pike's Peak @Age 8

Angel tells how her 8-year-old son was inspired to summit Pike's Peak--13 miles, 14,100 feet--and the strengthening of character, intellect and relationships that yielded. Sandy and Angel also discuss PE, adult-led vs. child-led sports, and the three ingredients that yield an abundant life.