deeprootcenter
  • Home
    • Contact
    • Our Story
    • Testimonials
    • Guiding Principles
  • About Us
    • Consultations
    • DRC-Canton Summer Program
    • Canton Afternoon Program
    • DRC Calendar
    • Resources >
      • Liberated Learners Network
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a DRC Kid
    • Thank you
    • Grant Funders & Sponsors
  • Blog

Explore the Possibilities with Us

Donate

Instead of School

8/16/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
It is that time of year again. Parents and kids are gearing up for a new school year. And, I mean literally. Have you seen all of the new paraphernalia and gadgetry disguised as school supplies? Or, have you gotten one of those supply lists from the school? However, I digress, this is not a harangue about our societies obsession with stuff; I can save that rant for another day.

Some of those kids who are getting and being prepared are apprehensive about the start of a new academic year. In many cases, you may not even realize how your child is feeling about going back to school, because it may not be as blatant as, “I don't want to go to school.” It may in fact be much more subtle.

Jerry Mintz from AERO (Alternative Education Resource Organization) has created this list of ten signs your child may exhibit if they need something other than school.


Yes, there are other options and not going to school is one of them. In todays world, with access to learning literally at your fingertips, education can happen anywhere and it does. Think about all the milestones your child was able to achieve within the few short years of infancy and toddler-hood. In most cases, you probably didn't worry about them learning to roll-over, smile, focus on an object, make sounds, cry when they wanted something, crawl, walk, talk, feed themselves, behave differently around different people, etc. They learned all of that by observing and trying it out on their own. Of course they had caring adults and family members to offer support and love, but everything young children learn is because they either need or want to.

So, why should we be concerned when a child hits four or five that they aren't going to continue to desire new skills and knowledge? When you think about it that way, it almost seems absurd. We are all designed to be self-directed, intrinsically motivated human beings. Children can continue on that independent path through-out their lives. They don't need extrinsic motivation at all. We simply have to stand back, offer resources, encouragement
, time and space for all of that learning to happen.

If you feel your child is craving a learning space other than school, Deep Root Center is that option in the St. Lawrence Valley. We celebrate each individual child by listening to them expound on what they find most exciting. We honor their particular learning style and find ways to capitalize on their strengths. We make connections in the community to make sure their interests and passions are fed by people who practice them everyday. We facilitate learning opportunities that are inquiry driven not knowledge or curriculum driven. We focus on each child and work together to tailor an educational plan that fits them perfectly. Simply stated, Deep Root Center offers the opportunity to learn how to learn, while creating a space of safety, respect, trust and acceptance.


If you would like to learn more about Deep Root Center and all of the opportunities it offers your child, we are holding an information session, Wednesday, August 20th at 6pm. Rebecca Pickens, a homeschool consultant, will be here to discuss the legalities and logistics of homeschooling. We will then have a question and answer session about Deep Root Center. Youth are invited to attend the session to learn more about this option as well. I look forward to answering all of your questions.




*For further information about self-directed learning, you can read this article in the Huffington Post by Catherine Gobron, the program director at North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens.











0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Don't miss a post!

    Sign-up here to get the DRC Blog delivered to your inbox.

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013

Picture
© 2023 Whole Learners, Inc. 501(c)3
Deep Root Center
48 Riverside Drive, Canton, NY 13617

​315*244*3034/maria@deeprootcenter.org
  • Home
    • Contact
    • Our Story
    • Testimonials
    • Guiding Principles
  • About Us
    • Consultations
    • DRC-Canton Summer Program
    • Canton Afternoon Program
    • DRC Calendar
    • Resources >
      • Liberated Learners Network
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a DRC Kid
    • Thank you
    • Grant Funders & Sponsors
  • Blog