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Learning Outdoors: Words of the Woods
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden Henry David Thoreau had a deep connection to nature that permeated his … READ MORE

How to Learn and Relax with Chalk Art
As I sit down to write this blog, we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone, including our children, have been cooped up, house bound and are dealing with major cabin fever. The one outlet my family and … READ MORE

The Patterns of Nature
Mathematics is the science of patterns, and nature exploits just about every pattern that there is. — Ian Stewart This profound quote illustrates the connection between math and nature. Nature supplies us with wondrous examples of math: the hexagon of … READ MORE

The Need to Move: Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
The perfect pirouette of a ballerina, the art of a sculpture, or the gravity defying layup of a basketball player. What do these three people have in common? They all possess bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Howard Gardner defines bodily-kinesthetic intelligence as … READ MORE

Fall is in the Air: Observe, Explore, Document
The change in the temperature has signified that fall is upon us. The crisp air and cooler temperatures bring significant observable changes outside. A wonderful and common activity to do with children in the fall is to observe the changing … READ MORE