Ever since writing my post about Charlotte Mason and kindergarten, I've been trying to get more familiar with Froebel's ideas. Friedrich Froebel lived in the late 18th century and early 19th century, and his principles on early education deemed him the affectionate title "the father of the Kindergarten." Unfortunately, Froebel did not have an … [Read more...]
Mud Kitchen Recipe Book Preschool Idea
Sometimes I just want to bottle up the wonder and imagination that my little ones show. I try to write down as much as I can, and take lots of pictures, but since we don't do cute activities in our preschool at home, I don't have a lot to hang on to that shows the beautiful moments we're having. I wouldn't change our Charlotte Mason preschool … [Read more...]
Making the Most Out of Outdoor Play During the Early Years
Last summer, we went on a nature walk at a nearby garden. The flowers were blooming, the robins were skipping around, and the beautiful sound of flowing water was heard around every corner. Suddenly we had been there for an hour and a half, and it was time to get home so Baby E could take a rest and we could eat lunch. These are the moments that … [Read more...]
