Rhythm allows us to get in sync with one another. And what exactly is rhythm? It’s an easily recognized, regular pattern. Poems and verses contain rhythm within, and they are great tools to help us bring rhythm to…
When my kids were little, I was always making homemade play dough so that we would have some on hand. We could explore and create for hours with this modeling substance. We would roll it out, use…
Have you ever tried needle felting? It’s really quite rewarding. So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are simple instructions for making needle felted hearts with your children. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience…
A beautiful poem full of hope for a new season. Because we need every small grain of hope we can get. For the New Year, 1981 …
February 2nd is the halfway point. Here in the northern hemisphere, it’s halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. The rhythm of the seasons is a very real and natural phenomenon. One of the things…
Hands-on learning and Waldorf education are all about active learning. Movement games and activities get our bodies warmed up so that our minds are ready for the lessons. Everyone benefits from movement games for children. Clapping, bean…
Today at the library, I discovered a beautiful book about the Winter Solstice that I want to share with you! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here. The…
I love the stillness and quiet of winter. I do not love the cold and the dark, however. I wonder if others share these sentiments. Almost all cultures have a holiday that involves bringing in the light…
When we began our homeschooling journey, my mentor, Barbara Dewey of Waldorf Without Walls, would always say to me, “Don’t plan a main lesson block for December.” And all I could think was “How would I ever get…
Thanksgiving! One of my favorite holidays. I love the food and the family gathering round the table. Taking stock of our blessings. Eating in the afternoon and then having a leisurely evening to go for a hike…
