Ideally, your children will participate in the daily life of your family, supported by the rhythms and activities sent by the teachers. In the Getting Started post we suggested a daily rhythm similar to the structure of our day in Nature Kindergarten. We encourage each family to use this material in the way that works best for them. We’re here to support you!
If you are looking for resources, songs and poems that have been shared previously on the blog, you can use the search tool on this page.
Day by day the earth awakens a little more. Maybe you have been tending some little seedlings inside your home - waiting for the day you can transfer them to their outside garden home. Maybe you have been keeping an eye on a nest near your home and patiently waiting for the baby chicks to hatch. (One of the nests by my house has four blue eggs in it and the other nest has three blue eggs in it!). Spring is so full of wonder, anticipation, and excitement!
Good morning dear Earth,
Good morning dear Sun,
Good morning dear rocks
And dear bushes every one.
Good morning to the bears
And the birds in the trees.
Good morning to you
And good morning to me.
SEASONAL POEMS:
DIG AND HOE
We dig and hoe (gesture digging with a shovel or trowel and swinging a hoe)
We dig and we hoe
To help our little gardens grow! (sub out the word gardens for different flowers and vegetables)
Grow, grow, grow gardens! (start low and grow taller, end with a big jump!)
~ Unknown
SPRING VERSE
In the spring time garden,
rosy morning glow,
sunshine calling, falling, calling,
flowers awake and grow.
SEASONAL SONG:
IN THE HEART OF THE SEED
In the heart of a seed,
Buried deep, so deep,
A dear little plant
Lay fast asleep.
“Wake!” said the sunshine,
“And creep to the light.”
“Wake!” said the voice
Of the raindrops bright.
The little plant heard;
And it rose to see
What the wonderful
Outside world might be.
A SOUTHERLY WIND
A southerly wind and a cloudy sky
Proclaim it a hunting morning
It’s jump out of bed and way we fly
To sleep our downy bed scorning
To horse my friend and away
Bright Phoebus the horse is adorning
The face of all nature is gay,
It’s a beautiful hunting morning
Hark, hark follow
Tally ho, tally ho, tally ho
Hark, hark, follow
Tally ho, tally ho, tally ho
Join teacher Jessica and teacher Jacob for a SING-ALONG here.
MORNING ADVENTURE & CRAFTS
Pack your backpack with a snack, water, and extra clothes and get ready to hit the trail (or your backyard!).
Here are some ideas that you might want to try out this week:
EXPLORE SOUND & MAKE AN INSTRUMENT
http://www.dariamusic.com/docs/naturalsistrum.pdf
GO ON A TEXTURE HUNT
How many different textures can you find in nature?
fuzzy
prickly
slimy
soft
smooth
rough
squishy
sticky
crunchy
BUILD WITH STICKS
Start by collecting lots of sticks of different sizes. What can you build?
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/outdoor-engineering-building-stick-forts-stem-projects/
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/11/stick-crafts-activities/
Mud paint
SEASONAL STORY
This week’s story is Auntie Lila’s Garden written by Annie Sommerville-Hall.
MORE RESOURCES
This is a fantastic website that has inspired me for many years. It has lots of wonderful resources and suggestions for Waldorf-Inspired activities to do with your children. Visit Meagan Rose Wilson.
CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY
You have the opportunity to connect with other parents and families on the Nature (home)School journey through a private Facebook group. The digital forum is a place where you can post photos of the activities that you get up to with your children, share stories or inspirations from your outdoor adventures, and connect with other families. Please follow the link to connect with other families in the online community or from Facebook - search: Nature (home)School Support.
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