Feed your soul, participate in wonder at any age, & discover the essence of joyful learning.
Feed your soul, participate in wonder at any age, & discover the essence of joyful learning.
Susie Theule & Betsi Ashby
In a world full of options and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), it’s easy to pile your plate full only to realize you can’t keep up, are overwhelmed, and not really doing a great job at anything. Are you ready to begin your journey towards essentialism so you can focus on what’s most important and lead a more calm, fulfilling life? Paring down for sounds lovely, sure, but is it worth prioritizing in a life that already feels over-prioritized? And, seriously, is a LESS. BUT BETTER. life even possible? We will explore and interact with the whys, the wonders, the challenges, and the hows to get you headed in the right direction—and lead a guided discussion of how to start. right. now.
Amy Houser & Sarah Root
Open your eyes to the world of kindergarten math! Come & learn how to teach math in a fun and engaging manner suitable for all kinders! The simple patterns they learn to identify now lay the foundation for more complex patterns, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving in later years. You will leave this session with tips & tricks to create a positive and successful math experience for you and your child!
Thaddeus Kozinski
Instead of just hearing about joyful learning, you get to experience it by discussing a short reading together (no prep required!). Socratic seminar is both LESS. BUT BETTER. and joyful. In teaching through questioning, informational content is less, but student/child engagement is more, so the learning experience is better. It is more joyful to teach and learn by inquiry and exploration than through lecture and direct instruction.
Merideth Eades & Jessica Wilson
In this session, we hope to inspire you to see beyond playing with blocks and to get to venture into the wonder of connecting your child’s natural inquisitiveness with learning across the disciplines. From magna-tiles to natural blocks to the forefather of block play, Fredrich Froebel, we will guide you in how to incorporate the wonder of these materials in your daily life.