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This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.

In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the best place for their children to learn and grow. Teach Your Own helped launch the homeschooling movement; now, its timeless and revolutionary message of recognizing the ways children come to understand the world has been updated for today’s environment.

The further adventures of two former work colleagues who chose to continue their lunchtime discussions on movies, games, and TV in podcast form. We discuss our nerd obsessions, and what we have been watching, playing, reading, or listening to! Join us for rants, raves, and banter every time we get a spare hour or two.

A Podcast by serial kiwi founder (Sounder) John Holt talking about the highs and lows of building startups with fellow founders or other interesting humans with purpose and passion for their chosen pursuits.