An article orginally written for Stepping Stones Magazine several years ago.
“Children are being freed to learn as nature intended” – just one comment I love from my recent research into why Australian parents are homeschooling their children. I have asked friends and mailing list members, read comments from studies on the subject, and gathered some reasons as to why so many are taking the plunge into home based learning in Australia. (more…)
Spring is here! I tend to wish August away, looking forward to Spring, its colours and activities. After a particularly cold and wet winter, this is more true this year than any other.
Acknowledging seasonal changes is one way for humans to experience the rhythm of life. As our children witness the unfolding of each season, they grow a little and appreciate the wonders of nature. To know each season through walks, observation, activities, and games helps our children to develop a more intense relationship with planet earth. In most of Australia, the seasons are not as marked as in other climes… There may not be snow-capped rooftops or dazzling autumn leaves, but there are many less obvious signs that we are a part of the cycle of nature known as the seasons. (more…)
