ON TRUSTING THE CHILDREN
After a grueling twenty minutes, the fish was up thrashing near the boat. The captain was ready with his large net – his one job was to get the fish in the boat.
Independent Learning
WILL MY CHILD SUCCEED AT ACTON ACADEMY?
As we contemplate the beginning of a new year, you may be asking yourself these questions: What does “success” mean to our family in relation to the Acton experience? Is there a magical secret that will help my Eagle progress steadily?
A BEAR, A BIRTHDAY CAKE AND A CUP OF HOT CHOCOLATE – YOUR TICKET TO INNER PEACE?
As we enter the season of busy-ness, I crave the inner calm I so easily access on summer mornings when the clock doesn’t tick so fast. And not just for myself. I yearn for my children to handily retrieve their own sense of peace and with it, the ability to focus.
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
There is a much more important question: What do you want?
I often forget to consider the desire in their hearts. When I focus merely on the external
TWO BIG ROCKS AT ACTON ACADEMY: PE AND ART
I hope you feel the sparks of curiosity getting stoked each time you have the opportunity to ask:
Like magic, when we know our focus and our big “to do” of the day, everything else falls into place.
THREE ODD THINGS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SUMMER
Jesus said it’s not remarkable to love the love-able. Anyone can do that. Then he said his most radical statement: “Love your enemy.”
WHY TRAVEL IS PART OF THE ACTON ACADEMY JOURNEY
Travel is the best antidote to the fear we may have of people who live differently. It dispels discomfort of the unknown and slashes pride. Travel simply swells the heart like nothing else.
I MISSED A VERY BIG THING
we mustn’t mistake Independent Learner for Independent Human. We are interdependent and entwined in wonderful ways. It doesn’t matter how you define “family.” We need each other for the nourishment of our souls and minds.
THE FUNNY TWIST OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING
From then on, it’s all about collaboration, accountability, running partners, feedback loops, leadership practice, guiding others and being supporting by others.
And that’s the funny twist in becoming an Independent Learner. You begin to understand how important others are in your journey.
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD BE AN INDEPENDENT LEARNER AT HOME?
An Acton parent recently asked if being an independent learner means shunning authority. Great question. To the contrary, an independent learner knows how to embrace what or who is worthy as an authentic authority in life. In addition, it is viewing oneself as trustworthy and capable.
