In this bonus video, Marilyn shares three misconceptions about play and the elements of good play.

In this first video, Marilyn discusses creative genius, how to uncover it in your children and in you.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is of Barbie Poling's son Josiah and his interest film making in the area of storyboards. 

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is about Barbie Poling's daughter Rachel and her interest in making feather jewelry. 

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is of Barbie Poling's daughter, Lizzy, and her interest in coloring and cutting out paper images of people.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is of Barbie Poling's daughter, Rachel, and a couple of her drawing projects.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is of Barbie Poling's daughter Annie and her interest in making Trifle, an English dessert.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. 

This one is of Barbie Poling's son, Josiah, and his interest in 3D computer art.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits—Blossoming Interest. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. Blossoming Interest differs from Miss Marilyn's Visits as it shows the progression of a long term interest instead of a single project.

This one is in 2 parts about Barbie Poling's son, Phillip, and his interest in hand made instruments.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits—Blossoming Interest. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project. Blossoming Interest differs from Miss Marilyn's Visits as it shows the progression of a long term interest instead of a single project.

This one is in 2 parts about Barbie Poling's son, Phillip, and his interest in hand made instruments.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits—Blossoming Interest. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project.  Blossoming Interest differs from Miss Marilyn's Visits as it shows the progression of a long term interest instead of a single project. It's great to watch with your kids. It answers the question, "What does Lifestyle of Learning look like?"

This one is about Barbie Poling's daughter, Annie, and her interest in cross-stitching.

This video is one of a series we made years ago. The series is called Miss Marilyn's Visits—Blossoming Interest. It's based on the idea of Marilyn visiting one of the kids and talking with them about their project or skill, and then talking with the Mom about the kid's character involved in the project.  Blossoming Interest differs from Miss Marilyn's Visits as it shows the progression of a long term interest instead of a single project. It's great to watch with your kids. It answers the question, "What does Lifestyle of Learning look like?"

This one is about Barbie Poling's daughter, Annie, and her interest in cross-stitching.

In this video lesson, Marilyn discusses how to exchange a labor intensive academic work load for an intensive care to character and the development of the learning tools.

John and Kathryn's Projects

"More than a token choice" is a scalable principle of drawing your children into decision making processes. 

Come into the freedom of knowing your own times & seasons for your family and recognizing the natural rhythms of seasons as Marilyn guides you through practical understanding and implementation of education in the context of family life.

BLAST FROM THE PAST! This is a message Marilyn gave years ago which we thought you would enjoy about knowing your own times and seasons! It was before Facebook lives when she was just talking to the camera. She enjoys the real interactions so much more nowadays! May you be encouraged to recognize the season you are currently in!