Bramblewood Mamas
Project-Based Learning for Homeschooling Families
What is your WHY?
Homeschooling is not easy! Whenever you are stuck, zeroing in on WHY you are homeschooling can refocus and give direction. If you are looking for any of these in your homeschooling, you are in the right place!
- Building character and habits of learning
- Teaching how to thrive and serve in a community
- Doing real world work & solving problems
- Learning skills of collaboration & communication
- Deep and lasting learning that matters
- Self-discovery - discovering a child's unique brilliance
- Building creativity
- Both following passions and building discipline
About Us
Danika and Kelly are two good friends and homeschoolin' mamas who want to get to know YOU!
Both of us were philosophy "orphans," not finding one that really fit us - we loved the rich literature and focus on habits from Charlotte Mason but also the wild freedom of unschooling, for example - but when we discovered project-based homeschooling, our souls lit up. Now we run a project-based co-op together with some other amazing mamas, and it has been nothing short of magical!
We feel like project-based learning is the best-kept secret in the homeschool world, and is exactly what many families are looking for. Here we'll share our journeys and discoveries, not just about PBL, but also the normal ups and downs of life on this bumpy, fulfilling, challenging, beautiful path!
Danika Dunn
Kelly Clearkin
Our Services
Workshops
Workshops are our favorite! We love connecting with parents and co-op leaders, both in person and online, and offer a variety of workshops. Check our Upcoming Events page, or reach out to schedule something for your group!
Sample workshop topics:
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Project-based Homeschooling
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Restorative circles: teaching how to resolve problems
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Socratic Discussions
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Starting a co-op
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Building a culture
Consulting
We would love to talk to you about YOUR homeschool path! Every family is different, with different needs, different philosophies, and backgrounds. Our consulting services are tailored for you, offering personalized guidance to enrich your homeschooling journey. We provide advice on how to scaffold your child's learning to provide structure without taking their ownership away, sharing innovative teaching methods, and strategies for creating a nurturing, effective learning environment at home. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to unlock your child's full potential, fostering a love for learning and personal growth.
Resources
Most of the resources out there for project-based learning are written for classroom teachers, so it takes some work to translate them for homeschool use. We are gathering and sharing our favorite resources, and sometimes creating some of our own!
We also share ideas and resources regularly on Instagram (@Bramblewood_mamas) and Facebook group (Project Based Homeschoolers).
Parent Reviews
Alyssa W
"Being in the same room with these women is such a treat! Danika and Kelly have such passion and immense knowledge to share. I’d highly recommend others attend their events. You will walk away with new homeschool connections, new skills and will want to race home and start implementing what you learned! I will definitely be signing up for the next workshop!"
Lauren U
"I attended the PBL workshop at Bramblewood Learning Community and got so much out of it! Danika and Kelly organized the workshop so that they shared useful and relevant information (clearly, concisely, and with time for questions) and then led meaningful group activities where we designed projects! I especially loved that there was time to workshop a project for our community where we had access to Danika and Kelly's support. The vibe was encouraging and supportive and fun! I'm looking forward to attending another workshop with Kelly and Danika."
Angelina M
"Listening to the Bramblewood Mamas Kelly, and Danika share their thoughts on homeschooling and its profound influence on our community is an amazing opportunity to be completely immersed in inspiration. Their genuine enthusiasm for the homeschooling journey, coupled with their unwavering commitment to growth and learning, is truly contagious. Each time I have the privilege of hearing them speak, I discover a renewed sense of passion and purpose."