The Jesse Tree is an Advent activity that helps families prepare for Christmas in a meaningful, faith-based way. We did it last year and adopted it as part of our family's tradition. Every day from the beginning of Advent, a symbolic ornament is hung on a leafless branch, which stands for Jesus' family tree. The ornaments represent the stories of Jesus' lineage. (For more … [Read more...]
Because We Read It In A Book
In The Learning Basket's parenting workshops, I always share about following children's interests as a way of learning, as opposed to setting expectations according to what adults think children should be learning. This is especially important for preschoolers who are just beginning to explore the world. So, you'll rarely see us working on workbooks or practicing our … [Read more...]
Virtue in Focus: Attentiveness
This is the fifth post in my series "Virtues in Focus." Click here to read the rest. Listening is different from hearing. It is one of the concepts that struck me when I was training to be a Kindermusik educator three years ago. Hearing is biological. You hear with your ears. It happens simply, naturally, automatically. A sound reaches your ear. You hear it. … [Read more...]
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