How do kids learn skills without classrooms or formal lessons?
In this casually professional video, experts unpack how children naturally engage with learning when removed from traditional school settings. It highlights how kids use curiosity, real-life experiences, and self-directed exploration to acquire knowledge—whether practical skills, reading, or even advanced topics. Key insights include the supportive role parents and communities play and the balance between freedom and structure. The presentation builds trust through clear examples and thoughtful commentary, offering a grounded, well-reasoned look at self-directed education that empowers parents to make confident, informed decisions about alternative learning paths.
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Michayla Best is an Australian trained educator who now homeschools. Now living in Atlanta and raising trinational twins, Michayla brings international experience (having also taught on a ship!) and a creative approach to homeschooling. As a parent who’s definitely been there, and as someone who has worked with children for over 30 years, she knows how challenging it can be to find someone who will listen, help you think outside the box, and provide helpful solutions. Michayla is here to partner with you.
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