What happens when a traditional teacher questions everything and creates her dream school? Meet Kate, who spent 24 years in mainstream education before founding The Hive Adventure - a barefoot unschool in the Dominican Republic where kids grow their own food, solve real-world problems, and learn emotional regulation alongside academics.
🌴 IN THIS EPISODE: → Kate's 20-year evolution from French grammar teacher to unschool founder → How COVID-19 accidentally led to creating The Hive → Teaching emotional regulation vs. coddling children's feelings → Building food forests and garden-to-plate programs with students → 6-week immersive programs focused on UN global sustainability goals → Why barefoot learning matters for children's development → Meeting the Kogi tribe and learning indigenous wisdom → Creating social impact projects in local communities → Practical tips for parents teaching self-regulation at home
🎯 PERFECT FOR: Homeschool families, unschoolers, alternative education seekers, parents interested in nature-based learning, educators wanting to start micro-schools or learning pods, anyone curious about emotional regulation for children
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - Meet Kate And The Hive Adventure
01:10 - From Traditional To Alternative Teaching
02:40 - Inside A Barefoot Unschool
04:04 - Why The Dominican Republic
05:26 - COVID Context And Outdoor Pods
07:28 - Garden To Plate Learning
08:23 - Feelings Without Coddling
11:17 - Self-Regulation Tools That Work
12:57 - Training Parents And Professionals
15:01 - Grounding, Triggers, And Going Barefoot
16:51 - Life In DR And Teen Adventures
18:05 - Six-Week Global Goal Programs
20:20 - Clean Water Projects And Systems Thinking
22:36 - Wonder, Local History, And Curiosity
24:06 - School Trial And Learner Agency
25:41 - The Cycle Of Learning And Confidence
27:10 - Food, Fulfillment, And Mental Health
29:00 - Pineapples, Legacy, And Community
30:44 - Refugee Work And Human-Centered Design
33:00 - Replicating The Model And Micro-Schools
🔗 CONNECT WITH KATE: The Hive Adventure: Instagram / thehiveadventure
📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
The Homeschool How-To Complete Starter Guide (ebook) https://thehomeschoolhowto.com/ebook/
Let's Talk Emergencies (safety book for kids) https://cheryldaley.com/
💡 This interview proves alternative education isn't just possible - it's thriving around the world. Whether you're homeschooling in the US or dreaming of starting a micro-school, Kate's journey offers practical inspiration and proven frameworks.
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