RLL #102: A Conversation about Connection with Shawna Wingert
Today, we begin featuring a new type of podcast episode at Raising Lifelong Learners with Colleen Kessler, what we’re calling “A Conversation About.” Colleen will be meeting with Shawna Wingert of Different By Design Learning at least monthly to discuss topics, common struggles and questions that come up often with our quirky and “outside-the-box” kiddos […]
RLL #101: Project-Based Learning with Cindy West
Over the years, I have seen many parents of often quirky, definitely “out of the box” thinkers struggle to get their kiddos invested in their own learning. One way to engage our gifted and twice exceptional kiddos at their own level is through project-based learning. Project-based learning helps students to gain knowledge and skills by working […]
RLL #100: A Celebration of 100 Episodes!
It hardly seems possible we could be at our 100th Episode so quickly but here we are! These last few years have been a blast and we’ve had so much fun learning about our gifted / 2e / quirky, out-of-the-box kiddos while recording these episodes. We thought it would be fun to take a look […]
RLL #99: Guest Host Shawna Wingert Reads from Raising Resilient Sons
We all want to raise our kiddos to bounce back from adversity, stand up for what’s right, and nurture their relationships — helping them grow into the strong individuals they’re meant to be. The goal (and sincere hope) of Colleen’s book, Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom’s Guide to Building a Strong, Confident and Emotionally […]
RLL #98: Enjoying Literature with Kendra Fletcher
Nearly every level of learning involves literature in some form, but the study of literature is really more than simply reciting plot lines or following themes. In this podcast, Colleen speaks with Kendra Fletcher, long-time homeschooler and teacher of all things literature, on how enjoying the study of literature helps our kids to see it’s […]