Do you wish your tween or teen could take ownership of their learning journey? Tired of feeling like the sole driver of your child’s education? Maybe you are looking to guide your children towards becoming self-motivated and independent learners. This FREE 75-minute masterclass will equip you with the tools and strategies to help your tweens and teens set clear intentions, fostering a sense of independence and a love for lifelong learning. In this masterclass, Karen Bonanno, a Genius Educator & Mentor, will share her future-focused approach to teaching and learning. With her extensive experience in providing personalised learning experiences, Karen has helped educators and students discover inspiring futures and develop into leading learners. ## See the comments below for the direct link to register for this live masterclass ##

One of the keys to personalising learning for your kids is to get to know how they learn at their best. Understand their genius. What great feedback from Cassie, especially on identifying the different genius types for her girls. Yes, I do believe everyone is a genius. I'm thinking of natural talents, skills and capabilities. Also, making the connection to the origin of the word 'genius'. Two Latin terms - Genii (guiding spirit) and Ingenium (innate dispositions, talents, and inborn nature). This blends the concepts of the divine and the talented

What great feedback from folk who attended the masterclass, Unlock the Power of Real-World Learning, held last week. As the weekend unfolds it is easy to find events and activities that can become part of real-world learning experiences for kids. Whether you are a parent of a young person, a homeschooling parent, or even a grandparent there are indoor and outdoor local and community happenings that can become a springboard for youngsters to learn new bits and pieces of information. Art galleries, museums, libraries, historic villages, cultural festivals, markets, walks in nature, car shows, and more. Connecting new knowledge with what they already know allows them to develop knowledge and understanding of the world around them. If you or someone you know would love to get some insights into how you can empower a child's learning journey with enriching, real-world experiences, then comment "Send me the link" and I'll share the recording from the masterclass.

Visible thinking routines—strategies and frameworks that help students verbalize and demonstrate their thought processes—benefit students and teachers alike, especially when integrated regularly into classroom routines. (includes a short video on 3 ways to make thinking visible).

These adapted classroom strategies encourage students to talk through and reflect on learning in meaningful ways.