A little something I’ve learnt from John Holt
….. ‘Learning all the Time’ ~ John Holt
Category Archives: Outdoors
Behind the Camera
When I was cleaning out the laundry this week I came across my very first digital camera; 10 years old, only 1.2MP, no zoom, just point and shoot. And it still worked! This would be Jack’s camera. I hoped he … Continue reading
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A Day Amongst the Flowers
Well you wouldn’t know it by the weather we had today (7 degrees and rainy) but we have had the most gorgeous Spring weather lately, perfect for a day amongst the flowers at Floriade. Even amongst these magnificent blooms the … Continue reading
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The Bugs Project: Learning to Listen and Talk with Jack
You never know when something might spark their interest. But one thing is for sure, something wondrous that Jack discovers on his own is far more magical and engaging than anything I could prepare for him. One afternoon we were … Continue reading
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A Glimpse of Spring…if only for a moment
For one day the sun shone brightly, the wind was calm and the air was warm. Amongst the trees and the fresh air we played. If only for a moment before the clouds crept back in and the rain started … Continue reading
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Playful Experimentation: Shaving Cream & Bubble Wrap
‘Mummy, can we do some shaving cream?’ Sure. I spoke about having materials on offer last week, about letting the activity or experience emerge through experimentation. Along with this though I think we can help our children to engage more deeply in … Continue reading
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When the Smiles Return…
The smiles have returned! After a week of blank faces and hollow eyes my little energetic and smiley ones have come back! That was truly one horrible sickness that went through our house and we are all very happy to … Continue reading
An Everyday Story 