Children love songs, action rhymes and stories. They love their parents telling them stories, whether at bedtimes, mealtimes, play times, festivals or family occasions. Parents can use this book to forget themselves and just enjoy being with their children and telling stories, often again and again! Storytelling is vital for the development of ......
Brian Patten, one of Britain's best-loved poets, retells the story of Jumping Mouse. This Native American folk tale tells how a little mouse had the courage to leave his family's warm nest in the roots of a giant tree, and go in search of the Sacred Mountains. He has many adventures on the way and finds his true name of Jumping Mouse. He makes ......
People ask what is going wrong with the world, with new wars, extreme populist movements, climate breakdown, poverty, inequality and exclusion. There is a sense of unease, that 'things are falling apart', which is reflected both in global insecurity; a seeming failure to effectively negotiate or mediate in desperate wars (Ukraine, Sudan. Gaza) and ......
Re-Imagining America analyses the long emergency' that is destroying the earth and human wellbeing. It suggests a practical vision of social change and personal growth for finding hope in difficult times. Christopher Schaefer Ph.D is a grandfather, former MIT lecturer and Waldorf School enabler.
Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine offers practical and sensitive support for bereaved children. Beautifully illustrated, it suggests a helpful series of activities and exercises accompanied by the friendly characters of Bee and Bear.This book offers a structure and an outlet for the many difficult feelings which inevitably follow when someone dies. It ......
How can schools become creative hubs for enriching the community, for caring for nature, the landscape and place? This book presents the why, what and how of creative place-based education as action researched successfully by educators for over 20 years in Aurland, Sognafjord Norway, and with the Life Science University nationally. This hands on ......
This tried and tested guide will help you resolve your child's sleep problems. One third of parents with babies aged six months are woken up between one and eight times a night; yet you can prevent this situation happening with this sleep training program. Packed with medically approved methods, tips and practical suggestions, The Good Sleep Guide ......
Just when 'the market' nearly took over all areas of life, the credit, climate and democratic crunches came along, challenging us to rebuild a society that works well for all. Common Wealth asks, 'How can we build a more free, equal, mutual and sustainable society?'We know that we don't want a 'market state'. This turns our public services into ......
Color affects children deeply. They love painting pictures and enjoy sharing them with family and friends. Painting offers a playful way of seeing the world. Color enriches childrens lives and early artistic expression provides enduring food for the soul.
This workbook enables children to learn painting step-by-step, using tried and ......
