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This gentle springtime story from Suzanne Down can be told or done as a puppet show for children. Spring Song A long time ago, way up in...

The old hollow tree had fallen to the ground a long time ago, and soft, soft moss had covered it up so well you could hardly see the...

The children of my kindergarten class have loved playing circle games this year. They have played some traditional ones that involve...

It is springtime and the abundance of Mother Earth is arising, sprouting up green and lush. Her seasons of abundance will soon be with...

There was once a little boy who lived in a house surrounded by garden and field. There he spent his days playing and helping his mother...

Whether we are a parent, a childcare provider, or a teacher, our work with children necessarily involves developing ongoing relationships...

In my experiences as an educator, we are all encountering children who are struggling with seemingly basic tasks of the day.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, let me suggest that you let today, the day that you read this, and Valentine’s Day itself be...

You may wish to dialogue with the Angel of your child to gain guidance.

This Self & Child Observation and Imagination Exercise is divided into two parts. The first part involves reflection and writing to...

May wisdom shine through me May love glow within me May strength penetrate me That in me might arise A helper for humanity, A servant of...

Through my own biography, and in particular through an experiment with words, I’ve become convinced of the importance of an intentional, rhy

Situations like these engage the foundational senses of touch, life, self-movement and balance in very nourishing ways, but also develop ve

Young children don’t think their way to learning; they learn by doing. And what they do and how they learn is play.

Play is an amalgamation of alchemy and science, giving the child not only a magic wand, but also a powerful tool of experimentation.

Early February marks the cross-quarter, the midway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Over the centuries, folks have develope

Why are transitions sometimes so challenging for young children? (For those with little littles, put this info in your pocket because...

Children have an internal program that drives them to meet challenges and to practice new skills through play.

Years ago in my LifeWays training, Cynthia Aldinger asked our class, “What brings you joy, and are you making time for those things?” The...

“The greatest gift we can give our children is to go out into our villages and neighborhoods alongside our children, living and learning...