SMARTER EDUCATION for the Whole Person: Using stories for becoming your best

By Dell K. Allen

SMARTER EDUCATION for the Whole Person Using stories for becoming your best offers a transformative approach to learning that nourishes every aspect of who you are as a parent and who your children can be in mind, body, and spirit. Moving beyond the traditional educational focus on grades and test scores, this book presents a holistic framework for lifelong learning and personal growth, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to create a personalized, self-directed education that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and spiritual growth. Rooted in educational principles like Montessori, unschooling, and self-directed learning, you'll find true principles, best practices, good strategies, and core values to help you and your child develop into complete, happy people who love to learn. Inside, you'll find: Proven techniques for nurturing agency, curiosity, and creativity in everyday learning; Tools to create a balanced educational environment that addresses physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, social, family, economic, financial, spiritual, and moral development; Real-world examples of leading nations whose learners have thrived by embracing whole-person education; A step-by-step guide to building a lifelong learning philosophy that aligns with your values and helps you define the best learning environment for your children; More than 330 annotated, illuminating references. Whether you're a parent looking to inspire your child or an individual seeking a more fulfilling learning path, SMARTER EDUCATION for the Whole Person offers the guidance, tools, and insights you need to thrive. Rediscover the joy of learning and embark on a journey to become your best self, filled with excitement and enthusiasm.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887614028
• ISBN13: 9781887614023
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Discovery-Learning Association
• Length: 546 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.5" x 6.2"