The Homeschool How To

#142: She Quit Teaching After 24 Years to Build THIS School | Barefoot Unschooling Success Story


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Discover how former UK teacher Kate transformed 24 years of mainstream education experience into "The Hive Adventure" - a revolutionary barefoot unschool in the Dominican Republic. In this inspiring episode, Kate shares her journey from French grammar teacher to creating a human-centered learning environment where students grow their own food, tackle global sustainability challenges, and learn emotional regulation from the inside out.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to create child-led, project-based learning experiences
  • Teaching emotional regulation and self-awareness to children
  • Building a food forest and garden-to-plate education program
  • Implementing social impact projects focused on UN global goals
  • The difference between coddling feelings vs. teaching healthy emotional processing
  • Why barefoot learning and outdoor education improve mental health
  • Starting alternative education programs (micro-schools, learning pods, unschools)

Perfect for homeschool families, alternative education advocates, and parents seeking nature-based, child-centered learning approaches. Kate's story proves you can create meaningful educational change anywhere in the world.

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The Homeschool How To Complete Starter Guide - Thinking about homeschooling but don't know where to start? Cheryl created this comprehensive guide which compiles insights from her interviews with over 120 homeschooling families across the country. From navigating state laws to finding your style to working while homeschooling- this eBook covers it all. Stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling confident. Purchase Here!

Let's Talk, Emergencies! 

The most important lessons we can teach our kids aren't reading, writing, and math - they're how to keep themselves and others safe. Cheryl created this essential children's book which covers everything from dialing 911 on a locked cell phone to staying safe online, water safety, fire safety, and more. Let's Talk Emergencies! gives children the knowledge and confidence to handle real-world situations. These are conversations we shouldn't put off. Available on Amazon 

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