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Creative Wool
This full-color illustrated book shows how to make a range of handcrafts from fleece and yarn. With clear diagrams and systematic instructions, the book starts by introducing children to basic methods of spinning yarn, crocheting, knitting (and finger knitting), and felting. Other techniques include plaiting, braiding, french knitting, and kumihimo. Quite comprehensive in terms of crafts and skills taught with a broad range of projects for boys and girls of all ages to complete, working together with adults. Our new favorite book!
Sanctuaries of Childhood ~ by Shea Darian
A wise and creative approach to nurturing a child's spiritual life; a call to fill the spiritual void our children experience from living in a fast-paced electronic age in which they are showered with information but sorely lacking inspiration. Revised 2nd edition.
In the words of Jerry Folk, Former Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of Churches: "This richly creative, gentle, user-friendly book weaves together poems, stories, music and prayers, selected with extraordinary sensitivity for the world and experience of childhood. Sanctuaries of Childhood is useful not only to members of traditional religious communities, but also to the many who feel disconnected from organized religion but who understand the importance of transendence and love in the human community."
Living Passages for the Whole Family ~ by Shea Darian
From the author of Seven Times the Sun, creative ideas for creating family traditions and creating contemporary and meaningful celebrations for marking landmark events - pregnancy and birth, loosing a tooth, starting school, birthdays, the nine-year change, turning 13, coming of age, dating and more - from birth to age 21. A valuable resource for parents, grandparents, mentors, counselors and educators. Appropriate for all faiths. 336 pages. Softcover.
Seven Times the Sun ~ by Shea Darian
A one-of-a-kind book full of ideas, practical advice and a refreshing view of the routine of daily life in the home and family. Stories, songs, poems, and verses are interwoven throughout. Mealtimes, chores, naps, and playtime. . . A great resource guide.
CD - Seven Times the Sun ~ Shea Darian
This homespun collection is a companion CD to the parenting book Seven Times the Sun. Intended as a tool for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who desire to learn, "by ear". You'll quickly learn the simple songs and soon will be singing them with children! The songs follow the order presented in the book: Morning Songs, Mealtime Songs, Play Songs, Work Songs, Quiet Songs, Healing Songs, Bedtime Songs, Weekend Family, Personal Renewal, and Peace Songs.
Homemade Fun
A generous collection of classic activities (101!) for kids and families who enjoy making creative projects at home, paired with delightful vintage art throughout. Featuring a versatile compilation of classic crafts, games, recipes and activities that are family and kid-oriented, the book can be used for many different situations including camp activities, after-school activities, birthday parties, rainy day events, and vacations as well. Table of Contents categories: Hand Sewing & Embroidery, Papercrafts, Making Jewelry, Baking, Building Things, Toys, Games & Pastimes. Rae Grant.
The Rhythm of Family ~ by Amanda Blake Soule
Discovering a Sense of Wonder Through the Seasons. A collection of essays, projects, recipes and patterns from her family, through the course of a calendar year, as they traveled the seasons. The Rhythm of Family explores what we learn and can gain as parents and families by encouraging and experiencing creativity and nature exploration. The seasons can provide us with a rhythm that brings us close to the earth and closer to our children. Seasonal traditions from other families are sprinkled throughout. Softbound, 256 pages.
Handmade Home ~ by Amanda Blake Soule
Filled with thirty-three projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items here offer a practical use in the home. From picnic blankets made out of repurposed bed sheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared-down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life; and place value on the work of the hands. Also included are projects that children can help with, allowing them to make their own special contribution to the family home. 208 pages.
The Creative Family ~ by Amanda Blake Soule
Amanda Blake Soule has charmed many with her tales of creativity and parenting on her blog, SouleMama. In her first book, she shares ideas and projects with the same warm tone and down-to-earth voice. Perfect for all families, the wide range of projects presented here offers ideas for imaginative play, art and crafts, nature explorations, and family celebrations. A book which embraces a whole new way of living that will engage your children’s imagination, celebrate their achievements, and help you to express love and gratitude for each other as a family. 212 pages
Kindergarten with your Three to Six Year Old
A Christopherus Homeschool Resource by Donna Simmons. Practical inspiration for kindergarten at home. Not a complete curriculum, this book was written to enable parents to create child-inclusive and nurturing family rhythms as the basis of their child's kindergarten experience at home. Full of practical advice, ranging from questions of how to work with several children at once to choosing appropriate stories. Sample schedules, songs, stories, craft ideas, a discussion of discipline and much more is included.
Even if your children are past kindergarten age, you still may very well find this book a useful guide to creating a nurturing homelife with children. 100 pages, 8½"x11", spiral bound.
Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots - garden activities
Sharon Lovejoy presents 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and kids can grow together. With a focus on fun and creativity you'll be inspired to plant a pizza patch, sunflower house, moon garden, flowery maze, zuni waffle garden, medicine chest and more. Illustrated throughout by the author's own lyrical watercolors, each garden includes a plan, the planting recipe -- seeds, seedlings, and growing instructions spelled out step-by-step -- and activities. A GREAT gardening book for children! Paperback , 176 pages
Alternatives to TV Handbook by Marie McClendon
I highly recommend this delightful handbook for 21st Century parents, grandparents, libraries, waiting rooms, or any caregivers. You'll find so many engaging activities for children ages 1-12 along with do-able suggestions on how not to use the TV as a babysitter and how-to bring out the creativity in your children. A great resource at an affordable price, for you or that spouse or grandparent who needs suggestions or thinks you have gone off the deep end!
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Before or after school
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The tired and hungry pre-dinner hour
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When children claim boredom
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Children are up at 6:00am on a Saturday and you want to sleep in.
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You want more memorable moments with your family
Marie McClendon also authored Where are the Children? In a TV World or in a Tree House? She taught kindergarten in public schools for 10 years in Montana and earned her MA in Early Childhood Education from Sunbridge College, NY in 2000. But her honest-to-goodness credentials are mothering four resourceful children! Her hope is that children become ever more fully human in the best sense of the word.
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