The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…

Thank you for joining me for the third week of this four-part mini video series!  This week, we learn what happens to the eggs after two weeks, and make some more predictions!  I’ve also been receiving many questions about a dad Robin, so I share a little about that, too! I continue to enjoy receivingContinue reading “The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…”

The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?

This week, we find out what was in the nest after one week, and make predictions as to what will be in the nest after two more weeks pass! I have been loving receiving your predictions, connections and wonderings, so please continue to share them with me and everyone tuning in to this little series! Continue reading “The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?”

Friends are Coming Back

It feels so good to be out in the land these days!  The air is filled with the sweet sounds of many feathered friends coming back, singing us into warmer days.  After such a long winter, their calls feel like extra special medicine for the soul. “Friends are Coming Back” is a sweet little songContinue reading “Friends are Coming Back”

When the Snow Falls Down

You can’t beat a really great snowfall!  I can’t believe it is mid-January and I’m still waiting for the first big one of the season.  At least we have a little blanket covering the land!  Snowfall brings about so many opportunities to connect with the land in new and exciting ways, and it also promptsContinue reading “When the Snow Falls Down”

Sway Side to Side

As the trees lay themselves bare, all sorts of magic can be found. There is special magic found in those big clumps of leaves that we see oh-so-high in the treetops.  Do you know the ones I mean?  I have found these magical clumps of leaves to be such a beautiful entry point to deepContinue reading “Sway Side to Side”

Fly Your ‘V’

Last year, the geese commanded the attention of my school community.  Everyday before the children arrived at school, the geese flew into the field and settled in to stay throughout the day.  They made sure their presence was known, ushering children away from the field in their not-so-subtle way. And so, we started learning aboutContinue reading “Fly Your ‘V’”

Sweet Tree / Bel arbre

I share with you today the song “Sweet Tree” (“Bel arbre” in French).  This song captures the excitement of this time of year, when the days get longer, the sun gets stronger, and the Maple trees are magical.  This song is intended to spark curiosity, and encourage children to look closely at the Maple treesContinue reading “Sweet Tree / Bel arbre”

Sneaky Tree / L’arbre sournois

When the leaves have all fallen and the trees are bare, there are treasures revealed that ignite the curiosity and wonder of children.  At this time of year, our beautiful land offers us the gift of discovery, and the opportunity to delve deeply into learning about who lives in our community. To inspire children toContinue reading “Sneaky Tree / L’arbre sournois”

Feuille verte

I’m thrilled to share with you “Feuille Verte”, which is a French version of “Green Leaf“. This version has come about through collaboration with Pierrette Rouse, to whom I am so grateful! As an educator working in both the English and French streams in the public school system, I know how hard it can beContinue reading “Feuille verte”