Summer Books to Inspire Nature Exploration
I was lucky enough to be a somewhat “free range child” of the late seventies/early eighties. My parents’ house bordered a state protected forest and I hold fond memories of summers filled with outdoor play – riding bikes, splashing in the creek, building forts in the forest, following a trail that linked my house with the elementary school playground. Now more than ever, with the corona-virus limiting indoor activities, children need to get outside and explore. Preschools and
Being Silly is Worth Its Weight in Gold
The preschooler got on all fours and was communicating as a dog. I got on all of my fours and communicated right back. The canine conversation lasted a couple moments until she jumped up and flailed her hands saying the wind was making her dance like the wind. I followed suit. No music was necessary. A simple thrill of silliness connected us solidly. Soon we entered into learning about feelings and what colors represented them. She expanded into dancing the colors with the fe
