KID-LED LEARNING

The education of our children is something parents struggle with every day. How do we teach them? What learning space is best for them? How do we honor the differences between each child?

Our Big Earth’s Kid-Led Learning feature offers parents the opportunity to explore learning options for their children including homeschooling, public education, special needs and alternative education such as Waldorf and Montessori.

Through our on site editorial and community programming, OBE strives to foster family literacy, whole-child learning options and resources for families at every level.

EARLY LEARNING

- Preschool professional Heather Magdanz helps young parents maneuver the pitfalls of helping toddlers and preschoolers get ready for school. She brings you ideas for dealing with everything from challenging behavior to building skills.

WALDORF-INSPIRED LEARNING

- Teacher and Saltwater School founder Rebecca Watkin takes us on a journey into the world of Waldorf education through arts and crafts, philosophy and tools to help families.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

-  Comox Valley public school teachers tackle some of the complicated issues and exciting times for kids in public school on site here once a month.

HOMESCHOOLING

- Guest columnists including Louisa McClellan, Rosina Huber and Susan Spyker plug us in to the resources for homeschoolers in the region.

- Gayle Bates brings her legendary wit and charm to OBE with her Recycled Learning column where she focuses on environmental education for families and kids.