April 21-April 27 is National Downshifting Week, created by sustainable living writer and broadcaster Tracey Smith. What is downshifting (click here to see a video)? Downshifting is the process of slowing down the pace of modern life in order to live a more quality existence with our families. It is a path to simplicity. How can we slow down modern life? By going green and living sustainably, of course! As Treehugger describes, "It is a time to slow down and smell the flowers—a time to ... continue reading...
Have You Downshifted Yet?
It's Downshifting Week, and I hope you are able to simplify and spend more time with your family. April 21-April 27 is National Downshifting Week, created by sustainable living writer and broadcaster Tracey Smith. During this week, citizens in the UK and US are asked to "Slow Down and Green Up!"(Please see our previous post!)Tracey has also been featured in the Grist's Interactivist column. You have until tomorrow (Wednesday) to submit questions for Tracey. Visit the Downshifting Manifesto to ... continue reading...
Ride On, Little One!
The Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike is the best ride on toy for a toddler. Made of quality wood, chidren love to learn how to scoot along around their first birthday and don't stop (my five year old daughter still tries to ride ours, even though her legs are too long). My two year old son rides his Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike every day, scooting around on both rugs and wooden flooring. It can also be used outside on smooth surfaces, like a deck or concrete, but it does not work so well in ... continue reading...
Earth Day Prayer
"May there only be peaceful and cheerful Earth Days to come for our beautiful Spaceship Earth as it continues to spin and circle in frigid space with its warm and fragile cargo of animate life."--United Nations Secretary-General U ThantMarch 21, 1971.Listen to the wise words of my friend Neil Harvey, senior producer of the Bioneers, discuss Wisdom From the Heart of Nature (Part 1 and Part 2)Children and adults can learn from the Wombat, forwarded from my friend Charley. ... continue reading...
Wooden Stencils from Hearthsong
As an art teacher, I have never been a big fan of stencils. I have seen students become quite dependent upon them and resistant to draw freehand. As an early childhood educator, I love stencils for developing fine motor skills. Children love the experience of filling in the positive space that reveals the image. Stencils are also very useful for exploring spatial relationships.Hearthsong offers a wonderful alternative to plastic stencils with their Horse and Pony Wooden Stencil Kit. This ... continue reading...
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