A Buy-Nothing DIY WaterTable
You won’t believe how incredibly easy it is to make your own outdoor water table. Your child will develop fine motor skills while learning about volume, properties of water and...
15 Tiny Ways to Join Plastic Free July
Goodness knows, it is incredibly hard to live sustainably while raising young children. Plastic Free July is a fantastic time to join a worldwide community in making some small changes...
Independent Play and Your To-Do list
If you are like most parents, you have a very long to-do list. With little ones at home, it can feel near to impossible to cross anything off the list-...
3 Signs Your Child is Concentrating
Our ability to concentrate lays the foundation for our learning, success and wellness. The first six years of life are vital for the development of this skill. For these reasons,...
A Mother’s Day Gift: Making the invisible work of motherhood visible
On Mother’s day I always enjoy kid-made breakfast in bed and then I take time for a long walk by the river. This year I’m adding something new - a revolution.
3 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
We may only see someone setting up snack, wiping noses and reading story books with groups of kids. But, do not be fooled, these teachers are likely the most influential...
The Great Outdoors
When we think of environmental education, we might think about teaching children the names of trees or the effects of pollution. While these are certainly a part of Environmental Education,...
The Climate Change Emotional Toolbox for Toddlers
Talking to toddlers about complicated topics is…well, complicated, but that doesn’t mean we should shy away from starting important conversations early. The more you practice having difficult conversations with your children...
Raising Environmental Stewards, Without Stress & Anxiety
Here is something to keep in mind: talking about the environmental crisis with your child may not be the most effective way to help them become an environmental steward. For...
The Educational Value of Broken Dishes
Did you know that switching to things made of safe, environmentally friendly materials is not only better for your child’s health, it is in many cases actually better for your child’s learning?...
Getting Kids Involved in Sustainability
Research shows that habits and infant imitation begin as early as 14 months. When we involve our children in sustainability practices from a young age, they will develop an innate...
Passionate about reducing plastic at home?
When I think about the challenges that stand in the way of humans living sustainably on the planet it can feel very overwhelming! I mean really - the water, the...