A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This was such a fun craft! We used sticky contact paper and mirrors to make nature portraits. I wrote all about it over on CBC Parents if you are keen to read more. Have a wonderful weekend friends, and thank you for reading!…
Healthier Frozen Summer Treats!
Do you know that Canadian’s talk about weather more often than any other topic? I remember reading that awhile ago and have been acutely aware of my weather chit chat since then. You know what? I completely believe that fact. I have found myself chatting about weather almost daily. But really it is no wonder….
Learning to “Fill the Page”
For a full year now I have been learning about Waldorf education. We have been involved with our local school longer than that, but for the last year I have been actively reading and researching the philosophies and educational paradigms (Don’t run away! This is interesting, I promise.) I am a certified “public school” teacher,…
Playdough Construction Site Homemade Gift
We are on a mission these days to make our own. Make our own toys, food, and gifts. I have some trouble with the last one though (well, and the food one … but that is for another day). I fear, sometimes, that giving homemade gifts is perceived as being cheap. While we do like…
Wet-on-Wet Watercolour Painting {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture! This was Sam’s first attempt at wet on wet watercolour painting, and he loved it. He used yellow and blue liquid watercolour paint on wet paper (just as simple as that!) Happy Friday! Hope you have a lovely weekend friends. Please consider following…
Healthy from the Outside In
As it turns out, I have an environmentalist in my household. Well into her 12th year, my daughter has become confident in her beliefs. She is also very smart. These two things have led me to learn a lot about environmental concerns – whether I am interested, or not. Luckily (for me), I am. I…
Childhood is Not a Race {Printable Poster}
I thought I would try something a little different today. A printable poster for you! This poster should print perfectly onto an 8.5 x 11 standard piece of paper, just click the link below. Please let me know if you have any problems, otherwise print away! Thank you for helping to spread the word. There…
10 Quotes on Educating Children and Parenting
As a teacher and a Mama I am passionate about working with children. While there are many, many, many view on the best way to work with children, I thought I would compile some quotes on mine. You are most welcome to share these pictures and quotes as you wish, and please provide a link…
3 Little Robins
A couple of weeks ago we noticed a nest in one of our trees. Very shortly after that we noticed some eggs. And shortly after that (though it seemed like an eternity) those little eggs turned into beautiful baby birds. Of course my little ones wanted to stand right by that tree and peek at…
Clothespins Outside {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This photo on Friday is sort of more an idea on Friday. Bring some clothespins outside! As I am hanging my laundry on the line my little ones clip clothespins to the highest tree leaves they can. They also try to pick up…
