I was sitting on a bench at a local park, watching my son play on the swings. From across the park, I heard the familiar chant “Miss Mary Mack“. I couldn’t help but smile as I was immediately transported back to my childhood. The memories of endless hours jumping rope with friends came flooding back…
Adults Need Hobbies Too!
I’ve written before about the benefits of introducing children to many different activities. We never know which of these activities will lead to lifelong passions for them.One thing I haven’t touched on is the fact that adults need hobbies too! As parents, guardians, caregivers, and educators, it’s often difficult to take the time to think…
Learning Is Contagious
Learning is contagious! If you don’t believe that learning is contagious, try a little experiment. First, find a simple science experiment book, page through it, and then find an experiment for which you have all the needed supplies.Next, gather those supplies and set them on your table, and then just sit there.If your young learners…
Woodworking For Children
Woodworking for children Woodworking or beginner carpentry skills may seem like an old-fashioned hobby or pastime, but I assure you there are many benefits to introducing woodworking for children. My children were introduced to beginning woodworking very young, through our local 4H program.Our club had an amazing mentor who truly loved woodworking and sharing it…
Teachable Moments And Everyday Magic
Teachable moments and everyday magic are what my first SPECIAL GUEST will be sharing with us today. I am so excited to be collaborating with the magical Ellie Lieberman!I met Ellie after my previous blog post about fairy garden, which you can find here:https://learningisawayoflife.com/fairy-garden/ Ellie and I began speaking and I realized how much we…
New Series Of Special Guests Coming Soon!
Special guests coming soon! I absolutely love sharing my ideas, thoughts, and experiences with you. Whether you are a parent, unschooler, homeschooler, childcare provider, or teacher, we can all use some inspiration at different times of our lives. I love learning from the experiences, ideas, and thoughts of others.Listening to other people’s perspectives is a…
Learning Is A Way Of Life
Learning Is A Way Of Life. I’ve spent a good portion of this quarantined period of my life thinking.And I mean REALLY really thinking.You know the kind of thinking that I mean?The kind of thinking that makes you dig down deep inside of yourself.The kind of thinking that has you evaluating who you really are,…
COLOR MIXING
Color mixing is a fun and educational activity for children. I love to play around with color mixing while using paint, and what child doesn’t love paint!?Generally, I begin by introducing the children to the primary colors: Red, blue, and yellow. I give them each a small plate and let them squeeze out some red,…
Favorite Valentine’s Day Books
Reading to and with my children, and the other little ones in my life brings so much joy to my heart. I believe strongly in the importance of literacy, and love encouraging the love of literature in children. Holidays are a special time to share the love of reading with the children in your life.Each…
Winter Sensory Bins
Children learn best when they can touch and feel something. Winter sensory bins allow a child to explore their world through their senses and creativity. Although sensory bins can create a mess for us to clean up, the mess is worth the reward. Listening to a child play, while immersed in a world of their…
