Hi! It’s Karen Whiting with some ideas to prepare for a fruitful summer that also balances a few types of rest children really need. Children and adults all need rest. Summertime often includes letting children stay up later, play more … Continue reading →
I have always loved art. I remember asking for art supplies as one of my earliest presents. My parents not only got supplies but purchased a child’s easel which I use even today.
Continue reading →Hello from Karen Whiting. It’s great to be here to chat again! Some studies indicate that creativity has declined in America since the 1990s. Children show naturally creativity at young ages. Listen to children learning to talk. They often invent … Continue reading →
For most cities in the United States, there’s about a month of school left. These final days can be crazy busy! There are last minute field trips planned and fun school-wide celebrations ahead. The whole winding-down process provides many distractions … Continue reading →
If anyone knows about a pot of gold and rainbow, it is Little Pot. After all, in the story, the potter allows it to be a coin pot. While Little Pot holds coins, it feels very rich and believes that … Continue reading →
Aren’t sheep the best—with their woolly fleeces, sweet faces, and quiet personalities? These gentle animals often make us think of green pastures, bucolic scenes, and a slower pace of life. Indeed, when I first visited the English Lake District, I … Continue reading →
