Creativity in Adulthood
It is said that, as we age, creativity declines. Have you ever watched a child at play? They can weave a story using a crayon, stick, and pile of dirt. Children are creative beings by nature. Sadly, we often stifle their creativity by creating boxes we, as a society, believe they should fit into. As…
The Importance of Sensory Play
Sensory play is exactly what it sounds like, play that stimulates the senses. It sounds so simple, right? Well, in many ways it is. Each and every day, our senses are stimulated. We may or may not take note of it, however. The smell of a blossom on a tree tintilates our nose. We may…
Homeschool Enrichment: The Joy of Thematic Studies
Who are my homeschoolers? This class model is for you. As an education major, I learned of open classrooms, multi-age groups, thematic learning, and child-based learning. It was only once I entered the classroom that the rules started to change. Suddenly, there were no more thematic classrooms or open, multi-age models. Instead we moved to…