I’ve saved the best “wandering” for last – today take time to wander with a child. Slow things down and really watch them… IMG_0561 As moms it’s rather easy to focus on messy faces, loud voices, hungry bellies and toy-strewn rooms. We can find ourselves feeling rather frustrated – which is perfectly natural. (I … [Read more…]
I hope you got to take that walk by yourself and I absolutely hope that you had powerful insights. I recommend that you take another walk…this time with a friend. Map out your dreams and plans. Set some goals and bounce ideas off of each other. Wandering together with other visionaries is a real treat. … [Read more…]
This time of year we tend to feel that tug toward classrooms, curriculum, new notebooks, new outfits and structured mornings… What are your desires for the coming Fall? I invite you to wander with me for a while as you discover what fits your family. Let’s begin with a walk – alone – in nature. … [Read more…]
My grandson has been showing some interest in fishing lately. He has been asking a lot of questions about it, but has never had the experience of casting a pole. Gratefully our newest son-in-law, Jared, is an avid fisherman – so of course the two of them had a lot to talk about last Saturday … [Read more…]
When you are engaged in Natural Learning, your home school curriculum looks a bit different from traditional curriculum. Your curriculum becomes a living, breathing, changing plan that revolves around the interests and talents of your children. It should be inviting, attractive, exhilarating. It should help your child feel that they are in their element and … [Read more…]
Once in a while I highly recommend that you swing big and aim beyond the fence! Plan an extraordinary Environment. Better yet, encourage your kids to plan an extraordinary Environment. Lexie, my youngest daughter, has dreamed of going to Paris for over a decade now. She just turned 23 AND she just returned from a … [Read more…]
School has begun, or will shortly for all of us! It’s a good time to ask yourself if you have taken the necessary time to Observe your children and record your thoughts in your Observation Notebook. Do you have several little inspirations that have come to you while you have been watching them? Have you … [Read more…]
This past weekend was our Natural Learning Retreat for the beautiful mothers who keep our Aspen Cooperative going. Before I tell you a little about our retreat, I have to give a big shout out to all of the dads who stayed home with the kids and allowed us this much-needed time together! We started … [Read more…]
I couldn’t wait to tell you about our splendid class this week. We are at that place, historically, where we are discussing Miguel Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. Most of my students were not very familiar with Don Quixote (and I had to admit I’ve never read the entire book myself. Shhhhhhh, that will … [Read more…]
There’s a book titled “The Starry Messenger” which shares the story of Galileo Galilei. It states that, “He was born with stars in his eyes!” I hope we were all born with stars in our eyes for stars reflect beautiful light and light gives our life hope and healing and happiness! The past few … [Read more…]