In the season of giving, let us be mindful of the waste we produce. While the holidays bring warm memories of parents following children with large garbage bags, it is important to celebrate sustainably. Here are a few ideas on ways to reduce waste while wrapping presents for the holidays. These images were taken by…
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Spending time outside with children is not only beneficial for their development but can also be a fun and bonding experience for the whole family. Here are some tips to help you spend more time outdoors with children: Create the Intention First, you must set the intention. Set a goal, and decided when you will…
Why teach children through nature? Nature is essential to the child’s development physically, mentally and spiritually. “We have forgotten that children are designed by nature to learn through self-directed play and exploration, and so, more and more, we deprive them of freedom to learn.” Peter O. Gray Gross Motor Development Climbing, swinging, hiking, walking, running,…
How does Kindergarten in the United States today differ from the 1970s? What were the standard then as compared to now? How has our perspective on early childhood education changed in the past 40 years? In the 1970s, kindergarten took place for half of the day. Now, kindergarten is typically 7 hours per day. According…