"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." - Oscar Wilde I love Autumn. The colours. The sharpness in the morning air. The darker evenings. With the cooler days, many people find this is when they would rather stay indoors wrapped up, drinking a hot chocolate (who blames them!) but there are so many autumnal … Continue reading What We Have Been Up To This Autumn: Part 1
Sorry for the radio silence. The first autumnal illness was caught (luckily only by me) but it has put me out of action for a while! We are in a desperate need of a toy rotation and some outdoors time but I have managed to keep up with the change in the month today and … Continue reading What We Are Reading (October)
It's Monday! Which for us means a slow morning filled with play and cooking. We've had a couple of weeks away from this usual rhythm, as it was back to work last week for myself, so we're relishing the return. This week we've made potato and leek soup. Like I've said before, I try not … Continue reading Kitchen Contributions (Potato & Leek Soup)
September is here! The change of seasons is getting closer. And so is my post on our favourite autumnal books. However, we celebrate the change of season by the astronomical season (autumn equinox), so I use all my will power to not swap over our seasonal texts too soon! This is what we're going to … Continue reading What We Are Reading (September)
"What the hand does the mind remembers" - Maria Montessori Practical life has always been an aspect that P has taken most interest in. For as long as I can remember she has been observing and copying chores around the house. So it only seemed natural to start offering her the chance to join me … Continue reading Kitchen Contributions (Jam Tarts)
Colour Palettes. One of my favourite nature activities and so simple. What you will need: Colour samples (These can be as expensive as the Montessori colour palettes or as cheap as paint samples from a DIY store / laminated pieces of coloured card) A range of flowers / plants / natural objects This is … Continue reading Colour Palettes
I have to admit, the current 'You only have 18 years with your child' quote that is going around is only doing one thing for me. Making me feel guilty and pressured. Which is a whole different post. Instead what I feel needs to be recognised is that children do not need 'meaningful' experiences to … Continue reading Things We’re Doing This Summer
Toy rotation doesn't end with...well...toys. I also rotate books to avoid overwhelm and to match current interests and seasons. This is what we are currently reading: One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies. One interest of P's that has not changed for a while is Turtles. We have the entire set of these nature … Continue reading What We Are Currently Reading (August)
"There is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing" - Alfred Wainwright. Summer. Autumn. Winter. Spring. There is so much in each season for children to observe and experience. So here we begin. Hello everyone. I would like to introduce myself (L), my husband (G) and our little girl (P). We live near … Continue reading So Where Do We Begin?
Across The Seasons 