A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo. And perhaps a Latin derivative to ponder? Education, Latin: educare meaning, “To lead or draw out”. I spend a lot of time thinking about teaching, learning, and working with my little ones. I found this definition of education a very helpful reminder. I…
15 Ways to Keep Them Outside ALL Summer!
Summer time is just around the corner for us in Canada. I know for many of you summer is already in full swing! What better time to get those kids outside. While of course a great activity for outside is, well — going outside; sometimes we all need a little inspiration. When those little monkeys…
Handprint Canada Flags
I wanted to share this adorable craft that I wrote about last year around this time. While I know many of you are not from the great white North, some of you are. So to those celebrating in just a few weeks, Happy Canada Day! Here is the post: We have been so busy enjoying…
A Pea Trellis Fort
These little ones of mine do love their forts. And in the garden, their very most favourite thing to eat is the snap peas. So I thought that combining the two was just the thing to do! Sounds simple enough, except for the fact that my forts generally fall down quickly. And except for the…
Nature Portraits {A Photo on Friday}
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…
