In this episode, we spoke with Jess Alfreds, founder of Carolina Kids Co-Op, an outdoor academic, secular, hybrid program with dozens of locations throughout the country.

CKC has reimagined education, teaching in their unique environments academics, art, music, physical fitness, theater, and dance. Taking a holistic view of students and emphasizing their social and emotional growth, Jess and her team have created an opportunity for students to find what makes them special and encourage them to make a unique contribution to their communities.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/outdoor-homeschooling-show

In this engaging conversation, occupational therapist and author Sarah Collins explores how sensory processing and declarative language intersect to help children build self-awareness and emotional regulation.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/self-regulation-show

Discover how the Dawson family navigated a new environment, including attending a Brazilian private school, exploring, and immersing themselves in the culture.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/worldschooling-brazil-show

Join us as we examine how these homeschoolers developed their storytelling skills during neighborhood walks, which led to creating comics and speaking at conferences.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/homeschool-comics-show

Don't miss Mz. Grundy's remarkable tall tales from the Alaskan frontier, or Nancy Winniford's equally fascinating story of how her alter ego came to be.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/alaskan-storyteller-show

We had an insightful conversation about neurospychology with Dr. Mary Saczawa, an assistant professor of Neuropsychology at Hanover College. Discover what ignited Dr. Saczawa's passion for this field and how she leverages her interests and research to guide future psychologists in their exploration of human behavior.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/human-behavior-show

We had a wonderful discussion with Jan Bloom, where we explored how to encourage our boys to find and embrace the themes they cherish.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/stories-boys-will-love-show

We had an insightful conversation with Francie Black about the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential applications for our students’ learning and development.

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https://demmelearning.com/blog/ai-homeschooling-show

Foundational math skills are essential for student success. When a student faces difficulties, the root cause often lies in weak and disconnected basic knowledge rather than the current lesson.

We had an insightful discussion of the reasons behind these struggles and how remediation may only require a temporary pause rather than a permanent setback.

🗒️ Show Notes
https://demmelearning.com/blog/foundational-math-skills-show

Hear a compelling real-life example of AI's positive impact. Listen as Duncan Roe explains how he leveraged AI to prepare for his long-distance hike on the Continental Divide Trail.

This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first:

https://demmelearning.com/blog/hiking-continental-divide-trail-show/