Learning | Loving Nature's Garden

Sixteen Things You Should Know About Life

“To see life as a whole – to observe what all life has in common – requires a shift in the way we normally look at things. We must look beyond the individual insect or tree or flower and seek a more panoramic perspective. We need to think as much about process as we do [...]

Kids in the Holiday Kitchen

Egad! It worked by qwrrty

Once outdoor kids have run off some steam it’s time to get them involved with food in the kitchen. Holiday cooking with kids takes some patience, but after all holidays are about family; Thanksgiving is a great time to be cooking with kids.

There are many things for kids to do [...]

Squirrel Tracks in the Snow

Squirrel Tracks by OakleyOriginals

What could be more fun on a winter morning than finding animal footprints in the snow? Here’s some help with identifying tracks – outdoor nature fun for the kid in you.

Who Made That Track?

Pictured here are some squirrel tracks in the snow, but, unless you saw Sammy Squirrel make them, how [...]

Montessori Great Lessons – all things are connected

“… all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity. This idea helps the mind of the child to become fixed, to stop wandering in an aimless quest for knowledge. The child is satisfied, having found the universal center of self in all things.”

Maria [...]

10 Tips I’ve Learned from Greening My Home

I am happy today to have as a guest writer Gina Bisaillon. Gina is a Permaculture Designer with many years of experience in renovating and greening homes in places as far apart as Canada and Mexico. Gina writes and shares her enthusiasm and practical knowledge at My Green Home Project. Thanks Gina for sharing your [...]