Category Archives: Natural Learning

Learning from babyhood through adulthood, whether in school or out

• What Animal Rescue is Teaching My Children

  I believe my son is learning important lessons from the work that we do in rescue. We don’t judge books by their covers. We know about commitment, because a no-show from us means certain death for the dogs we were scheduled to pick up. We know about prioritizing and time management, because sometimes death row trumps algebra (not always – but sometimes.).  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Computers

  This week we asked you to share computers with us. Read more about Natural Learning on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

• The Fab Five Stages So Far

  Laura couldn’t choose just one stage as the best and is sharing her top five favorite stages in the young lives of her son and daughter.  MORE

• Recycled Art: Spring Flowers

  Making time to create art can be a great way to spend time together with children.  Not only is this an opportunity to connect and be together, children also learn a great deal when working on art projects. Creating art projects together with young children is an opportunity to practice skills like: motor coordination patience sharing & taking turns recognizing …  MORE

• The Family Garden

  Gardening with your family can be a delightful experience, wrought with educational and very practical opportunities. Whether you have a plot you can harvest or a patio you can use to display your collection, taking some time to delve into plant-rearing can be an enriching experience for your whole family.  MORE

• 33 Reasons to Grow Bee Balm, Lavender, and Basil

  When I’m looking for plants to add to my gardens, I lean toward options that will not only give me beautiful blooms, but will also add value to our lives in other ways. I’m really excited about three plants I’m adding this year: bee balm, lavender, and basil. All are members of the mint family, and all have multiple benefits for our home and garden.  MORE

• Grounding into the Earth for Relaxation and Renewal

  Grounding into the earth (even indoors) can make a huge difference in how you feel without trying to fade or fix your feelings away.  MORE

• The Benefits of Allowing Babies to Struggle

  Educators and caregivers often project their own positive and negative emotions on a child’s experience. But there is value in allowing babies and young children to struggle.  MORE

• We Call Our Daughter “Princess,” and I’m ok with it!

  As the only girl in our family, my daughter is called the Princess. But that doesn’t mean she acts like one! Or does she? Laura from WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door explains.  MORE

• Learning through Play Giveaway CLOSED

  “Play is . . . the way that children make the world their own, exploring, making sense of all their new experiences, and recovering from life’s upsets. It is also well-established that children learn through play, which is why we’ve gathered some creative and fun products and websites to share with you and your children. Enter to win some of more than $700 in goodies here!  MORE

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