Happy New Year! In January, I will celebrate my blog’s first anniversary. I am very thankful for having this space to write and share my ideas about our learning environment and interest-based learning. I often share photos of my home and the ways we use our space for learning, homework, and making. It is importantContinue reading Six Steps for Decorating Your Home
Acceleration and Enrichment for Advanced Learners
Over the last several years, I have been interested in learning about the instructional and schooling needs of advanced learners. In my coursework in gifted education, the idea that most stood out for me is that learning should be based on a child’s or teen’s area of interest. As parents and educatorsContinue reading Acceleration and Enrichment for Advanced Learners
The Learning Environment
Hello! Welcome to the Guided Learning blog. My name is Maria. I created Guided Learning to share our creative learning space and how we follow our interests. I took this photo one morning before the kids left for school. They were each immersed in making or writing. Given the space and time to pursue theirContinue reading The Learning Environment