As an outdoor classroom teacher, Megan teaches students skills that are accessible for family life. From making stepping stones to building a backyard playground your kids will actually play in to conquering kid clutter, there is much to learn here!
The hardest part of going back to school is the grind of packing lunches day after day, while ensuring something resembling a nutritious meal is
About three years ago a Wii made its way into our home. For my oldest son, it was a novelty and a result of years
Got bored kids? As every teacher can tell you, there is a phenomenon that occurs in September called “summer slide”. It reflects the loss of
The research on outdoor play is clear. Kids who get outside for at least an hour a day, rain or shine, are healthier, happier and
Although the year has officially just begun, it’s a critical time of year for parents to begin making plans for kids and their Fall programming.
If play is truly the work of the child, then dress up play must be the ultimate job description! Imaginative, fantasy play is achievable when
There are thousands of articles and accompanying research that explain the psychology of clutter and how to declutter. In all my years of working in
If you’ve ever wondered what the secret sauce is for parenting high performing and likeable kids, you might want to learn more about the science of
If you’ve ever wondered how play helps your child’s brain development, then watch the video below. In all the noise of social media, once in
Everyone seems to agree on the abundance of research supporting the data that reading to babies leads to school success. For a long time, we have
For generations, the use of tools was a rite of passage and a normal part of any child’s growth and development. Somewhere along the way,
Got dirt? In this workshop we will explore the science behind why kids and dirt grow so well together. Read more!
Hello classroom gardeners! Thank you for joining us as we kick off another year of garden learning together. You’ll receive a reminder (and a session
Last Christmas my youngest son received an Osmo as a gift. It comes smartly packaged in three boxes that are drawn together magnetically and is
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As a teacher, I can tell you that holiday gifts are not expected! Many families, however, wish to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their child’s teacher with a
Formal outdoor education programs are very different than outdoor classrooms. That said, teaching outdoors still requires some planning and preparation, particularly if you are going to spend the majority of
Organize Seasonal Clothing With the changing of the seasons comes the bitter-sweet task of putting away all those sandals and sun hats and digging out all the boots and winter coats. The rotation of
Last Christmas my youngest son received an Osmo as a gift. It comes smartly packaged in three boxes that are drawn together magnetically and is for use on your iPad
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