I am learning, alongside all of you, what it means to bring Reggio Emilia inspired learning into my home and homeschooling. This approach to early childhood learning believes that a child is capable to cultivate learning through their own interests and curiosities. We have drastically improved our art play by incorporating Reggio ideals into our…
Look at the frog: respecting our children
Just today, we walked to the pond down our road. John loves to dive right in. Swimming to the deep middle and then back again. He is so daring and uninhibited. May prefers to splash in the shallow waters. She claws the wet sand with her fingers. Her suit has more sand in it than…
learning shapes for preschool
Children from a very young age are eager to understand the visual images that they see. Most of our would is assembled with shapes of some sort or form and children of all ages need the time to explore and play with shapes in their world. This post talks about the expectations for learning shapes…
simple torn paper collage
We are excited to share our next Bible craft with you today!! We are making crafts through the Bible, and this week we read about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and how they stood up for their belief in YHWH, the one true God! {This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} This Bible activity is…
learning about space with spielgaben
I am incredibly impressed with the diversity and range of the colorful, wooden manipulatives of Spielgaben. I believe that children are sensemakers; hands-on materials allow them to explore learning concepts long before they are able to wholly define them. Spielgaben is the perfect tool to teach and to give children an open environment to learn and create. We…
abstract painting for children
I recently shared my journey into abstract painting. My daughter adores painting too, and her artwork has made its way on every wall in every room. It is simple to help children paint their own masterpieces. You can give them free reign or allow them to choose a couple special colors. {This post contains affiliate links,…
my journey into abstract painting
My journey into abstract painting has become a wonderful past time for me and my daughter. She loves to paint and I truly think that she inspired me to begin painting for myself. All of the sudden I adore abstract art I have recently discovered how much I love and adore abstract painting. It is both…
simple activities for tots
My daughter has been having a fabulous time with her own little explorations in learning and playing. I try to set up invitations to learn around the kitchen (where we spend most of our days since there is no homeschooling room!) She loves having these special tot activities all to herself. {This post contains affiliate…
collecting bluebells
The first flower of the season. The wild bluebells. There are more each year — I secretly hope that they will take over our whole lawn. They are so glorious. And just this week, something more glorious happened. John was particularly concerned about the sweet bluebells when my husband rolled the yard in his forever…
marshmallow contrast art
Contrast painting is so fun for little ones. The contrasting colors of black and white stand out so brightly! My kids loved having a chance to use a different medium — a marshmallow on a toothpick — for painting as well! Perfect for creative spirits and little fine motor skills. This craft is part of…
simple art provocation
My girl loves to draw. It is amazing to watch her little mind and fingers work together and create little masterpieces. I think so amazing to me because my son had zero interest in art until recently. Sweet enough, she is making him interested in exploring! {This post contains affiliate links, please see my disclosure policy.} …
tissue paper flower art
The kids enjoyed making this simple tissue paper flower art. I showed them how I was making mine, and then let them create however they wanted! I love presenting an idea for them and sitting back to see what my children will create with their capable fingers and creative minds! Giving them tissue paper squares,…
