tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20253265226093943762024-03-19T02:17:40.206-07:00a happy wanderera happy wandererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10707253885575307299noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025326522609394376.post-9287741010211060612016-02-09T03:00:00.000-08:002016-02-10T23:54:46.954-08:00crayon roll-up...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">a fresh pack of crayons gets a sweet little home...</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">made for 16 beeswax block crayons and 24 beeswax stick crayons (these are a bit thicker than standard stick crayons)</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">sewn first around the edge with right sides facing, leaving a small space to pull the fabric through to turn it right side out</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">after ironing to create a crisp edge, edges sewn again to make a nice finish</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">block side: fabric folded up just a bit over 1 1/2", then pockets sewn 1 1/2" apart</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">stick side: fabric folded about 2", then pockets sewn 1" apart</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">use a seam ripper to open a spot on one of the short ends for the tie. tuck in the tie (i used a tie about 25" long, folded it half, and tucked the folded edge in the open seam) then sew the tie in</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a satisfying sight... roll it up and off you go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the roles have switched over here... i'm at work, and my husband is the stay-at-home/homeschooling dad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it makes these moments of creating together that much more precious for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and this space here much less visited, unfortunately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">once again, though, i hope for that to change. i always like coming back here :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">writing:</span> practicing letter formation</div>
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<span style="color: #f9cb9c;">pride:</span> initiating & completing an activity with success</div>
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<span style="color: #ffe599;">patience:</span> teaching others letters & spelling, waiting for turns</div>
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<span style="color: #b6d7a8;">flexibility:</span> making mistakes and bouncing back</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i love doing projects involving nature, and we just happened to have a bouquet of flowers that was about to make its way to the <span id="goog_1736731838"></span><span id="goog_1736731839"></span><a href="https://draft.blogger.com/"></a>compost bin...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we tried our hand at <a href="http://artfulparent.com/2011/05/flower-stained-glass-door.html" target="_blank">some flower petal stained glass</a>, from <a href="http://artfulparent.com/" target="_blank">the artful parent.</a>..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">thanks for the inspiration, <a href="http://artfulparent.com/" target="_blank">the artful parent</a>!</span></div>
heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00632000099058612238noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025326522609394376.post-17928439029463915982015-03-16T02:00:00.000-07:002015-03-16T02:00:03.478-07:00family + art = the hammer museum...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">going on adventures, discovering new places, exploring the places we already love...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">recently, we discovered the <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/" target="_blank">hammer museum</a>... and all of it's amazing programs. they offer programs for all ages, and the children's programs are nothing short of outstanding. so far, we've attending an event on <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2014/11/look-together-how-to-play-games-about-art/" target="_blank">looking at art together using games</a>, <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2015/01/close-encounters-dino-laboratory/" target="_blank">a dino laboratory</a>, and most recently, a <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2015/03/close-encounters-build-a-bike/" target="_blank">build-a-bike</a> event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">follow me <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/blog/2015/03/building-family-time-with-build-a-bike/" target="_blank">over here</a> to <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2015/03/close-encounters-build-a-bike/" target="_blank">read more</a>...</span></div>
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heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00632000099058612238noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025326522609394376.post-89737686407214044732015-03-13T02:00:00.000-07:002015-03-13T02:00:06.345-07:00everywhere classroom {at home}...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">sometimes, i can get a little panicky when thinking if my children are getting enough. enough exposure. enough reading. enough socialization. enough free time. enough play. enough math. and the list goes on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i thought it would be helpful to remind myself (and anyone else who might need it!) of all the learning that happens every single day. while prepared activities and planned projects can be wonderful, what's really amazing is watching children learn through simple, everyday activities. sometimes at home, sometimes at the grocery store, sometimes at a park... sometimes on a road trip or an adventure... wherever... learning is happening constantly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's comforting to know that we don't always need a lesson plan, or a big field trip, or the perfect materials to teach our children. they're already learning. all the time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so here's a little breakdown of how that might look, in an everyday activity, like doing the laundry...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">responsibility:</span> taking care of household chores, seeing the effects of this on the family</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">color identification:</span> sorting the clothes by darks/lights</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with the changes of our days came some changes in the way we've been homeschooling. finding what works, what doesn't work, and making some tweaks here and there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">my husband was looking for a little more guidance. it was overwhelming when all of a sudden we switched places. we talked about scheduling the days a little more, trusting the natural process of learning, being more diligent about planning activities, getting a homeschooling curriculum... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">what i discovered in those conversations and decisions is what a fluid process this is. and that's the beauty of it. we can change whenever we need to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we decided on getting a curriculum. it's very gentle, and very flexible. that's partially because of how it's written, and partially because of how we're using it. we can make it as rigid or as flexible as we want. it gives us ideas when we need them, some guidance when we need it... and at this moment in our lives, that's exactly what we were looking for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the curriculum we chose is <a href="http://oakmeadow.com/" target="_blank">oak meadow</a>. it's a waldorf-based curriculum, incorporating nature and life-learning, while providing a guide for language arts, science, social studies, and math. it can easily be built into our days... reading fairy tales for bedtime stories, focusing on some science concepts when going for a nature walk, peeking at the moon's phases before we go to bed. it's not a sit-at-the-table-and-do-your-work kind of curriculum. which just wouldn't work for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">now, i can see how sometimes, it's nice to have a plan already made. although, other times, there's no need for a plan at all. and this fits that just perfectly. we make adjustments when we want to, put it aside when we want to, or use every bit when we want to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">how things have changed since that last post...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's funny, i didn't even realize how long it's been since then, and then i took a look at the date, and it all made sense.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">this stay-at-home mama has gone back to work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">well, at least part time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and my lovely husband is the homeschooling papa now :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">while it's definitely been an adjustment, it really is amazing how opportunities arise when we're open to them... and how easily we can all adapt to new things, even if we do resist at first.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i have this quote posted in our kitchen, right above the sink...</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">resist challenge and the challenge will consume you.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">welcome it and discover new freedoms and opportunities.</span></i></div>
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<i>(quoted by <a href="http://www.zenwarriortraining.com/about/" target="_blank">sam morris</a>, who i had the pleasure to meet at <a href="http://www.realmacademy.com/" target="_blank">the realm</a>)</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and it's been absolutely true. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">the word "challenge" can easily be replaced with "change". because, change can sure be hard, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">but, when change is in front of us, i'm amazed at all the good that can come of it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">i <a href="http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2014/08/a-simple-connection.html" target="_blank">recently</a> wrote about <a href="http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2014/08/a-simple-connection.html" target="_blank">connecting simply with our children</a>. ways to connect that don't require anything but each other and our time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">no preparation. no materials. no clean up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">just us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">simple little ways to be present with our children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i've been collecting these ideas on <a href="http://instagram.com/a_happy_wanderer" target="_blank">instagram</a>, usually every friday, at #asimpleconnection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but i'm also going to gather them here, at the end of each month... as a sort of summary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for more details of each idea, check them out on <a href="http://instagram.com/a_happy_wanderer" target="_blank">instagram</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">after coming to the realization that i crave <a href="http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2014/09/just-little-bit-of-structure.html" target="_blank">a little more predictability in our days</a>, we sat down and worked out what seems like a good start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">at first glance, it seems a little overwhelming... a little too structured...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but when we use it as a guide... as a little push to keep the day moving along, i think it's working out just perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a little rhythm to our days. a little more predictability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">while still allowing for self-directed learning... child-led interests... slow, intentional days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">most of the times are in blocks... a group of things that we aim to do in that general time. so we're not bound to a schedule, but sort of guided in our intentions. so we're all on the same page, and we're all a little more grounded throughout the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">there are definitely <a href="http://theparentingpassageway.com/2010/09/25/what-are-the-benefits-of-rhythm-in-the-home/" target="_blank">benefits to creating a daily rhythm</a>... and i'm looking forward to enjoying them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">learning:</span> our learning times aren't structured lessons. we let the day flow, and see where it takes us. if that's to the library, doing some science experiments, going to a museum, creating art, exploring bugs in the backyard... that's what it is. while it's not sitting down and completing a designated curriculum, my husband and/or i are committed to being completely available during these times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">snack/lunch/dinner:</span> now that things are all given their place in the day, these times are also for learning, and no longer just me or my husband in the kitchen making food and placing it on the table. our children are in there with us, learning life skills, cooperation, responsibility... given the time, these are just as valuable as learning reading and writing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ffe599;">rest:</span> whether it be a nap, looking at books, doing puzzles, or creating with lego... hopefully, the house goes quiet for just a little while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">free play/outside:</span> this is also when some work for me or my husband gets done... whether it be writing, sewing, cleaning... the kids can play on their own, while we do our own things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">table activities:</span> usually writing, drawing or coloring. sometimes other fine motor activities, like stickers or stamps. the less-messy kind of things. either this, or helping in the kitchen for dinner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">adventure day:</span> we try to go to a new place once a week... a beach, a hike, a park, a museum. most often new, but sometimes a favorite we haven't been to in awhile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">dinner & bedtime:</span> it seems so early to me. we used to eat a late dinner. and go to bed late. which sometimes still happens. but now, our post-dinner time isn't so rushed. with an earlier dinner, things can be a little more relaxed as we quiet down for the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i think this has satisfied the craving for me... while still preserving the flexibility we enjoy in homeschooling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">storytelling... it's something i'm always amazed by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i can see how my children are so taken by good stories... and good storytellers. how little lessons can be planted in stories like seeds... and those lessons and ideas can grow over time. it might not be right away, but days, months later... when a connection is made. it's such a gentle way to pass on information. without pressure. without expectation. without judgement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i love hearing the storyteller's voice change to fit the story... the pauses, the rhythm, the inflections. and i'm always amazed at how they have all these great little bits of entertainment stored in their heads, just ready to be told at a moments notice. to share a lesson... pass on a bit of history... make someone laugh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's something thing i've wanted to learn more about... to learn more stories... to become more comfortable with sharing them... to open my thoughts and mind to be able to create stories more easily. and so i've been doing just that. and already, my children are requesting more stories. i'm finding myself becoming more comfortable in telling them. and i'm even hearing them tell each other stories. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">if you're encouraged to do the same, here are some great sites and books that have helped me find the storyteller in me...</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.craftingconnections.net/the-blog/#.VB5fLlYrZBU" target="_blank">crafting connections</a> has a <a href="http://www.craftingconnections.net/the-blog/how-to-tell-a-story/#.VB5ewlYrZBU" target="_blank">beautiful post</a> about letting go and simply telling a story and <a href="http://www.craftingconnections.net/the-blog/tell-me-a-story/#.VB5hi1YrZBW" target="_blank">another with some creative tips</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">when i was a classroom teacher, my classroom was full of it. i taught children with all different needs... from children with autism, to children with speech and language delays, to children who were typically developing, to children with sensory needs... and while each child's individual needs were different, what seemed to work as a group, was a nice, dependable structure of the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and my perception changed. or was widened, i should say. while i think i did a good job of understanding that, especially in a special education classroom, each child learned differently, once i had my own children, i saw a way of learning i hadn't really seen before. the learning that happened <i>outside </i>the classroom. the learning that happened just through living. through everyday moments. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the structure sort of went out the window. both, out of the discovery of natural learning, and just out of the (lovely) chaos of being a mom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for a nice, dependable rhythm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's hard, because i feel like it can go against what i want to believe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that we can sort of live... learn... discover... and just be. make a plan for the day... on the day... and go. stay out if that's what feels right. go someplace else if that's what feels right. since we've decided to homeschool, i've loved that freedom. and have sort of basked in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and how can we have that freedom if all of a sudden we have a schedule to our day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but i've been finding myself getting frustrated. about things not getting cleaned up. having to ask multiple times to pick. up. the. lego!!! about not finding time to get my own chores done. about not having time to do the things i, personally, enjoy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i've come to the conclusion that right now, in this season of our lives, we need a little more structure. a little more rhythm. it's what i thrive on. it makes me a better mom. it doesn't mean that in the future, it might change. it doesn't mean flexibility is now out the window. it actually means flexibility is embraced. once i know things have their place in our days, it comforts me... which then allows me to say "yes" a lot more. "yes" we can stay longer, because we've already gotten xy&z done. "yes" i can sit and play with you, because i know later, i will have time put aside to fold the laundry. "yes" i can be present with you now, because i'm not stuck in my head thinking of when in the world am i going to get all the things i have to get done, done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with that, i've been looking for some support for this. taking some suggestions and using what will work for us. trying things out for a little while, seeing how it goes, and making changes as they're needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">while "structure" can seem a bit too, well, structured, the waldorf idea of "rhythm" seems to sit nicely with me right now. it gives a sense of flow... a routine without being strict. and, just like anything else, i'm taking what works for us, in this time, and using that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lavendersbluehomeschool.com/" target="_blank">lavender's blue homeschool</a> has wonderful tips on finding <a href="http://lavendersbluehomeschool.com/weekly-rhythms/" target="_blank">weekly rhythms</a>, <a href="http://lavendersbluehomeschool.com/daily-rhythms/" target="_blank">daily rhythms</a>, and finding <a href="http://lavendersbluehomeschool.com/creating-a-family-rhythm/" target="_blank">what's important for your family</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://deepbreathofparenting.com/" target="_blank">deep breath of parenting</a> offers some help in <a href="http://deepbreathofparenting.com/2013/09/26/creating-a-family-rhythm/" target="_blank">creating a rhythm</a> that works well for your family...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and <a href="http://lusaorganics.typepad.com/clean/" target="_blank">clean</a>..she writes a <a href="http://lusaorganics.typepad.com/clean/2011/01/unschooling-our-daily-rhythm.html" target="_blank">great post</a> that combines the child-led learning of unschooling with the comfort of a daily rhythm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where to start... how to start... organizing it all before i start... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">there have been a bunch of things i've been playing around with lately in my head. projects to start (or continue). ideas. books to write. books to read. adventures to go on. crafts to make. homeschool things. and on and on and on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and so here we are. and here i go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">first up...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i've had this idea for a book. a collection of simple ways to connect with your children. no materials necessary. no preparation needed. no clean up, for the most part. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">just a little bit of time together. and an idea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a simple connection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but writing a book is a lofty goal. and yes, it might happen one day. but, again, i start to get bogged down in the details, and then the original idea never sees the light of day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and i don't want that to happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so i'm going to start sharing them here, and on <a href="http://instagram.com/a_happy_wanderer" target="_blank">instagram</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and they're just like i said... a simple, but meaningful connection. a quick reminder to put distractions aside, and connect with those amazing little people in our lives. with nothing more than an idea and some time, we can make a memory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i know i definitely need the reminder. that's partly where the idea came from. to take a break from what i'm doing and get a good dose of quality time. and truly experience it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you can do it just once. you can do every day. whatever you choose, and whatever works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as the clouds change and mold into new shapes, create a story to go with them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">see what birds cross their paths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i'll collect these at #asimpleconnection... and would love to hear ideas for more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i'm looking forward to being back in this space. and thank you to those who come to visit :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/wooden-three-palette-play-house" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/" target="_blank">a subtle revelry</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the ideas started to flow. a little playhouse for the kiddos. in the backyard. with some pallets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a little space that could be a house... a restaurant... a reading nook... anything that could be imagined.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so i shared the idea with my husband, who so kindly made it a reality. (without making me feel crazy since we not so long ago finished building <a href="http://www.ahappywanderer.com/2013/09/a-treehouse.html" target="_blank">the treehouse</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a little over a year ago, the idea of a treehouse started to brew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a space for the kids to hide out... read a book... dream up imaginary worlds... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we have one little tree in the backyard, and it was just calling for some company :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we used <a href="http://treehouseguides.com/savannabirdhide.html" target="_blank">these plans</a> from <a href="http://treehouseguides.com/" target="_blank">treehouse guides</a> to guide us. we made alterations along the way to fit our tree and our imaginations...</span></div>
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our days are full of learning... in everyday moments... </div>
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what can seem like a simple trip to the grocery store, a walk around the block, some backyard exploration, playing at the park... things that we all do... things that every childhood is filled with... all these moments are teaching about textures, mathematics, colors, socialization, the senses, fine motor skills, gross motor skills... and most importantly, life. </div>
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that doesn't mean that every so often i don't have a minor panic attack that the kids aren't in school... that i don't have lessons created... that our schedule isn't full with activities...</div>
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and so i've started some reminders for myself... and anyone else who may need them... to see that life is FULL OF LEARNING. that children are learning constantly. that the natural curiosity of a child will lead them to discover amazing things. </div>
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i'm adding some text to photos... capturing the daily moments, but adding to it what we've learned... what skills were practiced... just through living our lives.</div>
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i'll post them here sometimes, but they'll be on instagram regularly. come see them over there. at a_happy_wanderer</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for a little guy, can sometimes be hard to remember (and not always too much fun, either.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so, with <a href="http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/2012/08/do-i-hear-1000.html" target="_blank">this inspiration</a> from <a href="http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/" target="_blank">my name is snicker doodle</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it all makes for one happy little boy and one happy mama :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">not only fun in the end, but an equally fun process...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i started with <a href="http://aplaceofourown.org/activity.php?id=44" target="_blank">this recipe</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where so many of our days are spent...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">i step back as the learning just unfurls...</span></div>
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