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Mindfulness is a sexy topic in schools (and rightfully so). How amazing that educators are beginning to incorporate evidence-based mindfulness tools into early childhood classrooms! Breathwork, yoga, meditation, positive affirmations, identifying emo
Of all the flowers we’ve gotten to know so far this spring, it’s safe to say that violets are our favorite. They are so abundant, vibrant and make the most magical lemonade. The flowers and leaves are also beneficial for the respiratory &
Today the Pawpaws harvested spinach, mizuna, arugula, tokyo bekana & kale from our backyard garden. Then, they made a creamy pink dressing and poured it over their greens. The final step was adding a pinch of broccoli sprouts, which they have spe
Our exploration of measurement began when the Pawpaws noticed an abundance of worms in the park — the result of many days of heavy rain. Their fascination with the wiggly critters led to conversations around how some worms were short and others
This past week marked the end of our month-long maple tree study, but the beginning of a life-long appreciation for the incredible gift that is maple syrup. The Pawpaws were involved every step of the way — from hammering in the spile to colle
Be careful! Come down, that’s too high! Don’t touch that! Adventuring outdoors is certainly filled with risks, but when children are given the freedom they need to explore their surroundings, they tend to become quite good at assessing
Autumn is the season of magic. Stunning earth tones, dancing leaves, acorn caps that become fairy bowls, cold noses & friendship tea. A time of slowing down and gathering food for the winter ahead. Spending significant amounts of time in nature w
Do you know a little one who dislikes wearing shoes? In all of the time I’ve spent with kids, I’ve found this to be the norm. But why? Some say it’s in our DNA. That our hunter-gatherer ancestors spent at least 80% of their day in