At Rhythm of the Home, we love to see not only children engaging in creative play, but adults as well. Nature affords us, no matter what season, a space to come together and reflect. Nature is the perfect place to gather for any creative endeavor, to see our world in a bright and vivid light, [...]
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Making crafts from seasonal materials found in our backyards is a childhood tradition. For generations, kids have been pressing pretty flowers in the summer, making stamps from apples in the fall, gathering evergreen branches for wreaths in the winter, and using plants to make natural dyes for eggs in the spring. Even with all the [...]
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In a local wildspace, somewhere….. We sit quietly, awaiting the arrival of children. We have found this space, walked this track, explored this forest and we know where the treasures are. We wonder, will they find the same treasures? As the sun moves across the morning sky, the children arrive like leaves being carried to [...]
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We dance all winter in our home. The record player indulges us in the sweet story of Mary Poppins while the children frolic from one side of the room to the other. Our large old Vermont farmhouse proves challenging to heat throughout January and the only real solution is to keep moving and be grateful [...]
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This knitted spring fairy could be a nice addition to a nature table, or you could use her to enhance your springtime storytelling. Simple finger puppets are surprisingly quick and easy to make if you know how to knit in the round. If you don’t have sheeps wool or cotton wool, you could just use [...]
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Toddlers love to play with blocks. They also like to be read to and to look through pages of story books, taking in all of the vibrant pictures that help to bring each story to life. If you have an hour, you can bring these two loves together into a simple puzzle project. Materials A [...]
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This coffee cozy pattern is eco friendly, and super cute too! It will keep your drink from being mistaken for another’s, and your hands won’t get burned from those toasty cups of tea, coffee, or chai! The size in this pattern will fit a standard disposable coffee cup (from 10-20 oz. sizes). Materials Hook : [...]
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We gratefully accept the presence of the thawing warmth of spring with gratitude and open arms. The early signs of nature waking give themselves away in the increasingly brown puddles on the mudroom floor. Spring is celebrated with absolute delight in our family, and I’ve included here some of our most beloved spring projects [...]
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Materials Skin tone yarn in sock weight about 30 yards, or 1 oz or so Fingering weight silk or merino blend yarn 100 yards Knitting needles straights US size 3 Darning needle Embroidery floss in eye tone and lip tone Embroidery needle Approx. 10 yards of fuzzy mohair yarn in hair tone Approx. 1 oz [...]
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This spring, we have been studying birds and their nests. We made a simple fabric mache nesting bowl to show the process of nest building, piece by piece. Materials 40 strips of fabric, cut 3/4 inch wide and at least 2 inches long 1 cup of Elmers school glue A bowl to use as a [...]
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When my three year old daughter gave up napping I tried to find alternative ways for her to relax during the day. We would look at books, do some quiet activities like drawing or just snuggle up under a blanket together. However, one of her favourite ways to relax is by listening to a guided [...]
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At the first signs of spring weather, my family is quick to get our Swiss chard planted – we love this crop for its hardiness, beauty and functionality in our diets. We especially love rainbow chard with its vibrant stems in pinks, reds, oranges and yellows. To celebrate the beauty of this crop, I designed [...]
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I have found in my many years of teaching young children, and in my years as a mother of young boys, that most children are happiest at play outdoors. Young children are close to the realm of nature because they are still very natural beings. Because their consciousness is not yet separated from the environment [...]
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I am guilty of hoarding musical instruments. I can’t help it. Whenever they show up at thrift stores or garage sales I just have to pick them up. This may have something to do with my secret fantasy of starting a family band and traveling the country, but the immediate benefit is that my son [...]
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Here at Rhythm of the Home, we believe in bringing projects to our readers that cultivate a sense of creativity in our children’s educational journey. We believe that in order for our children to become innovators, they need to learn young that their creativity is valued. Rhythm of the Home is happy to include a [...]
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