About
Hi, I’m Lori Pickert.
Once upon a time, not that long ago, I was owner and director of a small Reggio-inspired school, preschool through third grade. By the end of that adventure, I was traveling around the country as an educational consultant, helping teachers and administrators explore authentic art, long-term projects, and Reggio-inspired learning.
After several years, I closed my school and began homeschooling my sons. They were 4 and 7. Actually, homeschooling and the school overlapped a bit. We closed our primary program and I began homeschooling my sons; the preschool, after-school, and summer programs went on for a couple more years.
What is project-based homeschooling? It’s the same educational values applied to learning at home. It’s about combining personal interests with long-term, deep, complex learning. With lots of authentic art and creating original works of all kinds.
I’ve been writing the Camp Creek Blog since 2007. I wrote a book called Project-Based Homeschooling: Mentoring Self-Directed Learners. Other books are in the works. A blog is good for discussing, but books are better for laying out the foundation.
We have a great forum full of warm and supportive people exploring these ideas together and sharing both challenges and successes. Project-based homeschooling works with any homeschooling method, from classical to unschooling. We have plenty of parents who don’t homeschool, too! We welcome everyone who wants to help their children become self-directed learners. No dogma, no purism, no shaming. It’s a community of collaborators.
Some posts that will explain what we’re about:
The perfect homeschool curriculum
Project-based homeschooling, part 1
Or, browse our archive, take a look at our downloadable e-books, or browse our books.
Thanks for visiting. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at lori (at) campcreekpress [dot] com.
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“The book spells out the different steps in implementing student-directed projects, and every chapter has an inspiring list of specific ideas/formats. My only complaint is I want more — I can’t wait to read what Pickert publishes next.”
“[A] must read for all parents and educators who are interested in raising/encouraging children to take charge of their education and make learning a lifestyle and not just a chore. This book is filled with practical advice…”
“There is so much practical, useful information in this book. … Pickert gives us the tools to be great mentors to our kids.”
“In addition to teaching how to do project-based homeschooling it’s like a manual on how to live.”
“Do yourself a favor and read this book with a highlighter and pencil in hand.”
“Although the title says ‘Project-Based Homeschooling,’ it is really something that any parent could incorporate into their lives, homeschooling or regular schooling.”
“Brilliantly written book, easy to read, easy to follow, well organised, stuffed full of easy to follow and idea-provoking tips for enjoying learning and supporting children of all ages. ... As a librarian and advocate of life long learning, I can’t tell you what a joy this book is to read — affirming, inspiring and practical.”
“Her writing style is really accessible, witty and flows beautifully; she paints a picture of a world you can’t help but want to be a part of. This isn’t a vague philosophy, this is a how-to book that empowers parents to empower their children.”
“For those new to homeschooling and even those such as myself, who have been homeschooling for years, this book will be the one you have on hand at all times. Easy to read, intelligent, heartfelt, inspiring and honest!”
“I can't recommend it highly enough.”
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“[H]er new book … synthesizes so much wisdom about homeschooling from a project-based perspective.”
“[O]verflowing with ideas for any parent who’d like to encourage more self-directed learning in their kids.”
“Do yourself a favor and read this book with a highlighter and pencil in hand.”
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“Anyone who considers themselves the ultimate guardian of their children’s education … will find ideas to think about and act upon.”
“[A] rare book that both inspired me to make changes in the way I homeschool and gave me the practical means to make them.”
“[T]his isn't just a homeschooling book. It is a guide to parenting.”
“[I]t’s a revolutionary vision of how kids can learn — and an idea book for making that learning happen.”
“What Pickert has done with her book is explain in an easy-to-read and practical manner what parents can do at home to ensure that children will take charge of their own education and gain essential skills. If that sounds far-fetched, I suggest you read the book.”
“There are only a handful of books that I can honestly say have changed my life. This … is one of those books.”