steps toward a mindful, inclusive, and creative world
Our daughter is almost two years old. I can't believe it. Time seemed to pass by so slowly when she was an infant....the days just ran together (probably from utter exhaustion). Now, she is a feisty, active, exploring toddler! As she gets older, I strive to continue to find creative ways to embed routines into… Continue reading What is Peace?
“Children can achieve the full potential of their humanness only through direct, active, personal communication with natural phenomena”-Makiguchi This lesson was designed with educating for sustainability in mind. Although the content includes language connected with the country of Belize, where the lesson was designed to be taught, you can easily modify the lesson so it… Continue reading The Many Roles of Trees *Free EfS Lesson*
It's back to school time!!! Here is an engaging (ALREADY FINISHED) social & emotional learning lesson for you to use the first weeks of school with your young learners. Enjoy!! Enduring Understandings: Connection and understanding in a community can be fostered through mindfulness practices and time spent in nature. Learning Goals: The learners will cultivate… Continue reading Our Peaceful Community (K-2)
Last month, our research led us deep as we dove into the zones of the ocean! We had a blast with ocean exploration. The students were REALLY interested in the Hadal Zone and all the mysterious & "scary" animals that live there. This month, students are exploring animal habitats. Living in Belize is optimal for… Continue reading Ocean Unit Ends…Habitat Exploration Begins
In the beginning of the year, I need at least a month for my students to settle into the rhythm of the day and classroom ways so we can form a safe and peaceful classroom environment. I consider my students my family away from home. This is my first year homeschooling and I've had a… Continue reading Free Spirit Learning Rhythm
ART. My heart is happy just thinking of loose objects & art supplies: rocks, gems, stones, paint, ribbon, yarn, crayons, chalk, markers, pencils, foil, paper, tissue paper. Chaos! Part of my transformative journey in education is to vow to make art an integral part of every lesson...every part of learning. Through art, our students express… Continue reading Little Artists
As a child, I can remember the time and effort my mom put towards her students. She was and is one of the most passionate and innovative special education teachers I know. She worked with moderately to severely cognitively impaired students and students with severe physical disabilities. Growing up and visiting her classrooms left an… Continue reading Finding Joy & Peace in Teaching
