Have you ever attended a seminar, course, bootcamp, or event to learn how to improve the world? What kinds of people do you meet there? Were you surprised that the majority of people you met already knew a lot about the topic? Recently, I gave … Read More →
Category Archives: humane education
Trees and treasures
What’s interesting about a child discovering nature is how quickly trees become normal and not as awe-making. As a baby, my daughter Macy would tilt her head back in the baby carrier and coo at the tree branches. Now, she walks by them without noticing, … Read More →
Arts based lesson plan on Japan
The moon knows that if you deny the dark, you make mockery of the light – Marilyn Krysl Talking to kids about Japan Children are hearing about Japan. Some of them are seeing painful images for the first time, and I think it’s necessary to … Read More →
Anything, But.
Anything, But is one of those classic drama warm-ups that most drama teachers know and use often (especially on the first day) but is rarely seen outside the stage doors. I’ve used it with people aged three to seventy six. I’ve used this game with … Read More →
The Trouble with Books Fairs
I am challenged by the Scholastic Book Fairs my daughter’s school participates in. Firstly, I am challenged that they sell new books that feature licensed characters, encourage consumerism, and apparently take payments to promote coal without mentioning how coal harms the environment and humans. (see … Read More →