Today and over the coming days; we are going to start organising toys. As a parent, you know that toys have the ability to grow seemingly out of nowhere. Unlike Kate at An Everyday Story, I do not have my toys culled and organised. I have a loose system but I haven’t got on top […]
30 Days to Transform Your Play | Series Introduction
Welcome to the 30 Days to Transform Your Play series with Kate from An Everyday Story and I (Racheous). We have created this inspiring and thought-provoking series for you. With simple and practical advice for you. You – the mama who respects her child and is passionate about learning with them You – the mama […]
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“Mama, What Does Shy Mean?”
“Mummy, what does shy mean?” asks my (newly) four year old son. It dawns on me, in that moment, that he hears so many people call him shy. Shyness is stigmatised in society. Sensitive boys, in particular, are misunderstood and even bullied. Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. My son is very self-aware, […]
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Ultimate List of Homeschool Co-op Ideas
Our homeschool co-op ran for a couple of years and was a lot of fun. I wanted to share my ideas for incredible experiences and group field trips! Creativity: Create a fabric sign for your group Exploring mixed media art Tie dying Weaving Henna Beading Photography Paper making Explore art from a famous artist as a family […]
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Learn and Play Using Real Tools with Kids
Real, quality, child-sized tools. To play, create, and learn. The best toys, resources and creative materials are those which are tools that children can use to transform their evolving ideas into something tangible. I believe most of the best ‘toys’ are not toys at all. I’ve talked about the importance of open-ended materials (including loose […]
