As the first snow was falling and I was walking mid-day, snowflakes were sticking to my eyelashes. This made me hum “a few of my favorite things” from The Sound of Music. Being outdoors and connecting children to nature daily is definitely one of my favorite things. Having a certified outdoor classroom allows teaching to… Continue reading Open the Door and Just Go Out… by Johanna Booth-Miner
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Origami Club Afterschool in West Seattle starts Next Week!
Every Tuesday at Lafayette Elementary, have fun exploring math, physics and engineering….what?! Origami is a creative, fun way for kids ages 7-12 to learn core principles of math while creating art. Each day will focus on a new pattern including some of the these fun projects: flowers, rockets, paper airplanes, hats and other wearable paper… Continue reading Origami Club Afterschool in West Seattle starts Next Week!
Jan 24th Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Our Children, Growing Ourselves with Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn Town Hall Seattle
Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Our Children, Growing Ourselves Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn January 24, 2013 7–9 p.m. Town Hall, Seattle Tickets: $20 Topic age range: All ages About this lecture: Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn is the world-leading scientist/researcher and meditation teacher who brought mindfulness to mainstream society. His best-selling books include Wherever You… Continue reading Jan 24th Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Our Children, Growing Ourselves with Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn Town Hall Seattle
How I Meditate | Mindful Parenting
Let me be clear about this. I am not the “meditating type,” if such a type actually exists. I don’t wear long flowery skirts, I’m not into mystical rituals, and chanting has always creeped me out. To be perfectly honest, I always thought that meditation was for weirdos who would be better served by a… Continue reading How I Meditate | Mindful Parenting
Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation
Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation September 11th, 2012 Credit: photos.de.tibo/Flickr By Christine Carter Might be that sitting with your legs crossed repeating stuff like “May all beings be free from suffering,” is a little too far-out for you. I’m a scientist for crying out loud, so you… Continue reading Greater Happiness in 5 Minutes a Day- how to teach kids loving-kindness meditation
Brain Waves Stay Tuned to Early Lessons – NYTimes.com
Brain Waves Stay Tuned to Early Lessons – NYTimes.com. When children learn to play a musical instrument, they strengthen a range of auditory skills. Recent studies suggest that these benefits extend all through life, at least for those who continue to be engaged with music. But a study published last month is the first to… Continue reading Brain Waves Stay Tuned to Early Lessons – NYTimes.com
Crafted by Kids: Delicious Recipes from the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
First Look: Delicious Recipes from the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Posted by Colleen Curtis on August 17, 2012 On Monday August 20, First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome 54 talented young chefs to the White House for the first-ever Kids State Dinner. The guests — ages 8-12 — are all winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge,… Continue reading Crafted by Kids: Delicious Recipes from the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
Natural Learning Initiative Publications and Research
Creating environments for healthy human development and a healthy biosphere for generations to come. The purpose of the Natural Learning Initiative is to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children, through environmental design, action research, education, and dissemination of information. Publications: Behavior Mapping: A Method for Linking Preschool… Continue reading Natural Learning Initiative Publications and Research
The Park Less Traveled: 7 Seattle Parks to Discover This Summer – ParentMap
The Park Less Traveled: 7 Seattle Parks to Discover This Summer – ParentMap. Seattle is blessed with an incredible bounty of city parks, ranging from near wilderness to little pocket parks. But even with such a fantastic selection, it’s easy to fall into a rut and go to the same old places. Does Parental Park… Continue reading The Park Less Traveled: 7 Seattle Parks to Discover This Summer – ParentMap
Lisa Belkin: Parenting Experts Learn To Play Nicely With Others
Lisa Belkin Senior columnist for Life/Work/ Family, The Huffington Post Parenting Experts Learn To Play Nicely With Others The most outrageous parents in America gathered in the Rockies this past week, and had a lot to say. You know them by their headlines, if not their names. “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All”,… Continue reading Lisa Belkin: Parenting Experts Learn To Play Nicely With Others