The Sandpit
On the 1st day, there was a story about mermaid hearts. On the second it was a cake, but not just any cake, of course. On the 3rd day, there was a visit to Granma’s house and then on the 4th, a vampire musical was launched with only a sliver of sand available. So many stories revealed.
Jump! The Earth Will Catch You; Trust At Lauko Darželis
He jumped, trusting that the Earth would catch him. Zilvinas Karpis, founder of the first outdoor school in Lithuania, shared how he knew he would create a place for children to return to nature and the play opportunities it offers.
Altruism as a Unifying Force
I heard an interview with the Buddhist monk, scientist, and author Matthieu Ricard in which he talked about altruism as a unifying force.
And Here We Are...
Sligo Creek overflowed its banks last night and then receded almost back into its regular course by morning. The evidence of the rushing water were only curves of silt, mud and a redistribution of debris alongs its banks.
Ready to Launch
Aimee Domire, co-President of the Cooperative School shares, “We walk our children through the school’s garden gates with the intention of raising them as learners, growing them as people, nurturing them as friends and community members so we can send them off. We walk our children through the garden gates so that one day they’ll be ready. Ready to go.”