How Much Seat Work Do Preschoolers Really Need?!

People that know me, know how anti seat work I am. I firmly believe that children’s bodies are meant for moving and learning through play. Children are not designed, or meant to sit for extended periods of time and they thrive through their own desire to learn and…

15+ Ways to Play with Water Beads

Water beads are the ultimate sensory play material. You can squish them, squeeze them, toss toys into them and even freeze them! No matter how you play with them, they are bound to be fun for little hands!  Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links.  If you use…

Our relaxed Preschool: The beginnings of our relaxed homeschooling journey.

When people find out that we homeschool their first question, after grilling me on the perils of lack of socialisation and the danger of being ‘left behind’, is what curriculum do I use?  The shock, dismay and judgmental expressions that I’m met with when they find out I…