Nature as Teacher – Caterpillars into Butterflies 

ByElizabeth Lewis

Caterpillars turning into butterflies, bean seeds sprouting and growing into nourishing food, and watching the ever-changing phases of the moon are wonderful events that show us how to slow down, enjoy, and explore. More than anything, we want our children to be captivated by all the natural world offers. For it’s that captivation that will lead…

The Importance of Hands-On Learning

The Importance of Hands-On Learning

ByElizabeth Lewis

Small children are naturally curious and march to their own drums until rules or constraints are imposed by parents and teachers. For me, it is a sad day when children start to ask of adults, “How am I supposed to color this?” or “What is the right way to solve this problem?” In my opinion, we should encourage children to try things their own way.