educator and mama actively striving to align actions with values
As my daughter gets older, I strive to find creative ways to embed routines into our day-to-day life that cultivate peace and calm. After a two year hiatus, I’m finally beginning to practice meditation again. It’s a beautiful feeling to be able to come back to it, to have the tools and practices stored in…
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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…
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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. My students are my family away from home. This is my first year homeschooling and I’ve had a range…
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ART. My heart is happy just thinking of loose parts and 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, students express themselves…
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