Heidi Season 1 Episode 18 Home Schooled

Heidi (1993) season 1 episode 18, "Home Schooled," follows Heidi as she starts her first day of home schooling with her grandfather. After being kicked out of school for her love of the outdoors and animals, Heidi is excited to start learning with her grandfather in the comfort of her mountain home. However, she soon finds that home schooling isn't quite what she expected.

Heidi's grandfather, who has never taught before, struggles to find a teaching style that works for his granddaughter. He initially tries to teach her with a traditional textbook and lecture style, but Heidi quickly becomes bored and uninterested. Eventually, he realizes that Heidi learns best by experiencing things firsthand and decides to teach her through exploration of the mountain and its wildlife.

As Heidi and her grandfather explore the mountain, they encounter a group of boys who are collecting plants for a school project. Initially, the boys are hesitant to talk to Heidi, but she soon befriends them and shows them around the mountain. One of the boys, Max, takes a liking to Heidi and asks her to come to his school for show and tell.

Heidi is excited about the opportunity to share her knowledge of the mountain with Max's classmates, but she's unsure if her grandfather will approve. Her grandfather, who has always been wary of outsiders, initially forbids Heidi from going to Max's school. Eventually, he relents and allows Heidi to go, but warns her to be careful.

At Max's school, Heidi is able to share her love of the mountain with Max's classmates and even inspires some of them to start exploring nature for themselves. However, she also encounters some resistance from the teacher, who is skeptical of Heidi's unconventional education methods.

Throughout the episode, Heidi struggles with finding a balance between her love of the outdoors and her desire for a traditional education. She ultimately comes to the realization that she doesn't have to choose between the two and that there's value in both.

"Home Schooled" is a heartwarming episode that explores the importance of finding a teaching style that works for the individual student. It also emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature and the value of unconventional education methods. The episode is full of charming moments and makes for a delightful watch for viewers of all ages.