Midsummer is the celebration of the longest day of the year. It is one of the oldest celebrations in human history. One can see the original pagan roots steeped in the current practices of midsummer—the traditional dresses, dancing around the maypole, wearing flowers in your hair, and celebrating fertility in many ways and always with […]
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Take your learning outside! Here in the South of the United States, most children go to school and spend much of their learning day inside. Our family is big on getting kids outside. When my kids come home from school, I try to connect what they are learning within the classroom walls with the world
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When I first started homeschooling almost 20 years ago, I knew in my heart that conservation and climate change activism would be a major component. I sought out every opportunity for outdoor experiences for my kids to learn about conservation practices and science first hand. Our desire to make a difference for the environment resulted
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Raising bilingual or multilingual children is a continuous process that requires perseverance, effort and time. The good news is that it doesn’t need to happen inside of four walls for it to be effective. Take advantage of the nice weather and try these 5 language learning outdoor activities. Whether your kids are beginning their language learning
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There is no spring activity more fulfilling than getting the children out for outdoors spring exploration of the new seasonal growth. How can your child enjoy the outdoors in a meaningful way? Just walk outside and let your child be your guide. Being guided by your child in spring outdoor exploration ensures you aren’t micromanaging
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