Monday, June 15, 2015

Real learning

"Real learning, the kind of learning humans are hard wired to do, is about discovering connections between one thing and dozens of things. What those connections will have in common is interest."
—Joyce Fetteroll

 Korean drama action scene with swords, on a desktop, next to a laptop, same image

Real Learning
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Sunday, June 14, 2015

The world as a museum

popcorn wagon from horse-drawn days, red and gold, with glass windows
Be willing to be surprised where you are, to appreciate the unexpected, and to stop and notice something old or artsy.

What's familiar to you might be brand new to a child.

SandraDodd.com/learning
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Saturday, June 13, 2015

Question platitudes


Leah Rose wrote:

I've been thinking about that saying "All things in moderation." Next time someone says it to me, I think I might just ask them: "Do you mean we should have joy in moderation? Should we have peace in moderation? Kindness in moderation? Patience in moderation? Forgiveness? Compassion? Humility?"

Honestly, I used to think it sounded like a very wise and balanced philosophy. Now, the more I think about it the less sense it makes.
—Leah Rose

Moderation
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Friday, June 12, 2015

Attentive and sweet

Be attentive and sweet to your children. That might be one of your best healing tools.


SandraDodd.com/issues
photo by Janine Davies

Thursday, June 11, 2015

The peace path


"Unschooling helped us both to really walk the peace path, and not just talk about it."
—Janine Davies

SandraDodd.com/peace
words and photo by Janine

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Light it up

Sometimes, part of a room can light up and glow for a little while. Try to provide that light, when you can.

Try to be that light, in a dark moment, when you can be.

"This little light of mine..."
photo by Sandra Dodd
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Monday, June 8, 2015

Emotional well-being

amusement park tower with spinning swing seats, with flags

Emotional health and emotional well-being are as important, if not more so, as physical health.
—Jenny Cyphers

Moving Toward Less Control, Concerning Food
photo by Janine Davies
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