My youngest daughter, Lexie, decided it would be fun to rent some paddle boards and go up to the lake for the day. She also rented a smaller board and kayak for the grand kids. My oldest grandson took to it like a fish to water, and it was only a matter of minutes before … [Read more…]
As I’ve mentioned before, I mentor students at Aspen Cooperative. We meet together twice a week and we have a basic curriculum that we use as a “jumping off point.” Recently I was asked to share my thought process as I come up with some ideas on a particular topic. Before proceeding I have to … [Read more…]
Summer! No more lesson plans or homework or schedules!! Instead we start to plan days at the park and family reunions. A trip to the beach or camping in the mountains top the list – also fresh fruit, farmer’s markets, extraordinary sunsets, and oh so much more! We somehow stop “schooling” and allow the children, … [Read more…]
Many of you wonderful moms are asking, “What should I be looking for with natural learning?” “How do I tell if it is working?” My first response is that natural learning is all about nurturing the imagination. As you observe your kids, make some notes of what they are really doing. When they are playing … [Read more…]