SeasonsSpringAcknowledging seasonal changes is one way for humans to experience the rhythm
of life. As our children witness the unfolding of each season, they grow a little
and appreciate the wonders of nature. To know each season through walks, observation,
activities, and games helps our children to develop a more intense relationship
with planet earth. In most of Australia, the seasons are not as marked as in
other climes… There may not be snow-capped rooftops or dazzling autumn
leaves, but there are many less obvious signs that we are a part of the cycle
of nature known as the seasons. More... SummerIf you followed the suggestion in the previous Seasonal column, you may have set up your own seasonal table or shelf. Now is time to pack some of your spring items away (maybe you’d like to photograph the table first?) and gather things for summer… Some ideas include seashells, driftwood, flowers, wheat stalks, papier-mache fruit and shiny (dead) beetles. If you haven’t created a seasonal table yet, you can find ideas and examples in books on Steiner and Waldorf education and on the Internet. One way of altering the seasonal table is changing the cloth you use to decorate it. Play Cloths from Spiral Garden come in cotton, muslin and silk, and are dyed to suit the changing seasons. Little gnomes and dolls are the perfect addition to the table - they bring storytelling alive! More... AutumnImmersing children in the rhythm of the seasons assists their unfolding
as spiritual beings in a physical world. Recognising rhythms – night
and day, the seasons, lunar cycles, festivals and traditions – have
become less important to us as humans. For our ancestors, these were
the essence of life. More...Winter Winter is a beautiful season for connecting with our loved ones and taking time to acknowledge the wonder of Earth’s cycles. While there may not be blooms of colour, scuttling wildlife or lazy afternoon picnics to enjoy, there are many meaningful activities to acknowledge the turning of the wheel with your little ones. More... Articles Copyright © Belinda Moore 2000-2010 |
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