Practical Life & Art

Fine Motor Skills: Brush Strokes

Spring chickens for a cheerful practice 🐣

Apr 28

Vanilla Custard in a Jar

Eat hot, or make ice cream!

Apr 14

A Crunchy Green to Grow

Children love to plant, water, pick, and stir fry this delicious vegetable.

Apr 4

Fruit + Sugar Fermented Syrup

Chock full of polyphenols and other goodies.

Mar 26

Flower Farming Videos

Beautiful flowers and fascinating stories. A young family at work.

Mar 9

Housekeeping & Homeschooling

Eschew mass media, expectations, and pretend short cuts.

Feb 26

Grace & Courtesy: Moral Development

A short story to read aloud to your children.

Feb 20

Nurturing the Artistic Sense

Inspiring destinations and artwork can be free. Nature is the original inspiration. The high-res images in this post will print nicely.

Jan 29

Practicing "Please" and "Thank You"

Montessori's Grace and Courtesy practice begins with the rituals in your daily life at home. Children want to be part of the family's natural…

Jan 15

Christmas Reading, Songs & Art

Making memories with your children. My annual Christmas listing, plus gift downloads for winter and Hanukkah. More holidays coming in 2025.

Dec 21, 2024

A Gorgeous Alphabet Art Book

For the aspiring graphic designer in every child

Dec 9, 2024

How to Make Burrata

... A Healthy & Tactile Recipe

Oct 29, 2024

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