Handwork tonight!

Join me as I chat with Heather Fontenot of Shivaya Naturals and Rhythm of the Home.. we are talking handwork! Tonight discussion will explore...

*The reasons behind handwork in Waldorf education

*The benefits of handwork

*Handwork and learning (how it incorporates into their education; science, storytelling, etc.)

*Building a creative foundation through handwork

*Boys and handwork

*The theraputic nature of handwork

*The ways that handwork can create sustainability

Should be an incredible show filled with great ideas....join us!

http://thewaldorfconnection.com

Crafty Valentine Ideas

We are working on Valentine's crafts this week at The School for all Seasons..one of my favorite seasons is Valentine's!  I love all the pink hearts and everything looks so joyous and sweet..and I also love chocolate  :)

Here are a few things we will be crafting...
                        from Living Crafts magazine Spring 2009..Felting Heart Flowers

And from Better Homes & Gardens February issue..
The Paper Bouquet Handmade Cards:  Start with card stock, then add leaves and stems cut from green paper.Create blooming frames using paper muffin liner and a photo.

Some additional Valentine's inspiration...

Love is in the air

I am sharing this wonderful blog post from Sew Mama Sew for any crafty moms out there. I love this site, but usually only frequent it at the holidays where I get all my handmade ideas. I saw this Valentine's contest and thought some of you might be interested.

Valentine

Whittling the Day away

DH got involved with some homeschooling today as he and the girls did some whittleing. After a backyard bonfire yesterday, they found an old piece of wood which Lily saud could be a fox den. Next thing I know, they have some knives and a drill and are making one!  It was such fun for them!  After, they took a large stick and whittled them down into pencils.