Work with Laurie Spigel

Laurie is available for consultations, lectures, workshops and tutoring for children, teens, parents, and educators.

Interview with Andy Cumbo and Caroline Topperman of Mountain Ash Press on her new book, Letting Them Lead, with tips for writers.

Rethinking Education with Laurie Block Spigel: An Exclusive Modulo Interview

Reimagining Education Through Homeschooling, Child-led Learning and Creativity, a conversation with Manisha Rose Snoyer of Modulo

Laurie has 25+ years of experience

  • assisting and mentoring homeschooling families.

  • creating student-centered curriculum for homeschooling children and teens.

  • teaching popular classes, workshops and tutoring, in person and via video conferencing, locally and internationally.

  • speaking at homeschooling and unschooling expos and conventions, events at libraries and writing centers, and international conferences on alternative education.

Homeschooling Help

Laurie can help you create a flexible, question- and interest-driven curriculum for your child, with games, resources, and creative project-based outcomes, designed to deepen the learning experience and increase student engagement.

Through a series of consultations, Laurie will:

  • get to know the family and determine interests and goals.

  • develop an all-subject curriculum focused on the interests of the child.

  • co-create a flexible daily and weekly schedule and program.

  • offer additional resources as you apply flexibility to the curriculum.

  • give ongoing support as the child grows and changes.

    For more information contact Laurie.

Interviews and Public Speaking

Listen to Laurie speak on one of the following podcasts.

Homeschooling With a Passion

Jae Carter of Homeschool Yo Kids! interviews author Laurie Block Spigel about homeschooling, game-schooling, student-centered learning, and more.

Available On Spotify and On Youtube.

Browse more Homeschool Yo Kids Podcasts.

The Four Levels of Teaching

Three-minute explanation for homeschoolers and educators

By Laurie Block Spigel (speaking from her study)

Workshops and Classes

Topics for Children and Teens

Writing Classes and Tutorials:

  • Fantasy Writing and Fairytale Adaptation

  • Playwriting, One-Act Play, Mini-Musical

  • Memoir and the Personal Essay

  • Creative Nonfiction and Essay Writing

  • Cartooning

Multicultural Geography - including hands-on arts activities

Poetry and Bookmaking - each class includes a writing and bookmaking activity

Animals! Animals! - animal-themed activities that cover all major subjects, especially good for elementary ages.

Topics for Parents and Families

Improv for Families - for fun, relaxation, and to improve focus. Let’s play together!

Poetry and Bookmaking - write and make simple books, individually or collaborating.

Creating an Interest-Based Curriculum - learning to apply student-centered, self-directed principles in a practical way. See Ten Reasons Why Self-Directed Learning Works So Well.

Homeschooling on the College Track - applying to college as a homeschooler and creating a high school transcript.

Topics for Educators

Games for the Classroom - experience games that develop listening and communicative skills

Board Game Course Explained - the ultimate project-based, self-directed learning experience

The Side-Coach as Educator - how to lead students without interrupting the flow, understanding and experiencing the role of side-coach

Teaching Writing as a Creative Process - nonfiction and fiction in many forms and genres

Additional workshops and classes can be created and tailored for you or your students.

Workshops and lectures vary in length from thirty minutes to three hours.

Tutorials range in length from one to two hours per session.

Rates available on request.

  • “Laurie’s parent and teacher workshops are immensely helpful to everyone who believes in child led learning.”

    Jim Hooson, Educational Consultant

  • "Laurie's classes are challenging, engaging, and fun for kids."

    Jennifer Dees

  • “Laurie brings out the best in every one of her students. She makes her games like education, and her education like games. Nobody is like her!“

    Sydney Harris, age 13

  • “Laurie embodies everything you want in a teacher, absolute respect and care for her students and a passion for what she does.”

    Deborra-lee and Hugh

Get in touch.

Interested in the topics listed above and would like to learn more about how we can partner together? Fill out the form on the right and let me know how I can support you on your educational journey.