from the lab notebook
Field Notes
Short, practical notes on homeschooling, project-based learning, building farm and forest programs, and what to do when a teenager checks out. New notes appear whenever something worth saying comes up.
What to Do When a Teenager Checks Out of Homeschool
Disengagement at 15 hits different. Here's how to stay in relationship and keep learning alive.
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So, You’re Running the Homeschool Co-op
How to organize the people, the day, and the beautiful chaos without trying to do everything yourself.
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Why Your Homeschooler Isn't Buying In
When resistance isn't stubbornness — it's information. How to read what your child is actually telling you, then hand over the clipboard!
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How to Turn a Child's Interest Into a Real Learning Project
From a passing fascination to a project with depth — the practical steps that make interest-led learning stick.
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How to Start a Farm or Forest Learning Program
The honest first steps for building an outdoor, place-based program — from land to rhythm to families.
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What Project-Based Learning Actually Looks Like at Home
No Pinterest required. A grounded picture of PBL in a real kitchen, with real mess and real learning.
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