26
May
Enchanting New Fairy Books + Fairy Booklist
I’m so excited about these books that I may or may not be wearing a pair of my kids’ dress-up fairy wings as I type this. Not only because FAIRIES, but because the enchanting books in this post are very near-and-dear to our hearts. Imelda & the Goblin King by Briony May Smith (public library) […]
24
May
Building Natural Fairy Houses
Building fairy houses using natural materials found outside is an imaginative way for children to engage in the world outside their doorstep. You don’t have to go to the store or spend a penny for this ephemeral nature project– Fairy houses can be made in your yard, local park, on a beach, or in the […]
29
Dec
Celebrating The Winter Solstice
Happy Winter! December 21st or December 22nd of each year marks the first day of winter. For the past year or so, my family has been celebrating the rhythm of the seasons marked by the solstices and equinoxes. We find this to be a good way to learn about, reflect, prepare, and celebrate the season […]
21
Oct
Autumn Fairy Dust
This Autumn Fairy Dust activity is a unique, whimsical way to play outside and learn about the autumn season that calls on phenology, imagination, and a touch of magic. Ingredients Autumn leaves Dried flowers and spices (We used cloves, cider spices, roses, clover buds, and lavender) Flower seeds Small empty glass jars Edible glitter* Before […]
14
Apr
Fairy Hunt
There has been quite a big hype in the news lately over the Rossendale Fairies, photographs taken by British professor John Hyatt of insect-like creatures that extraordinarily look like fairies (!), currently on public display at the Whitaker Museum in Rossendale. As a girl, I was a believer in all magical things and I had a […]
