Danielle, Author at The Barefoot Diary

Small World Play Essentials

DIYDanielleMarch 5, 20190

Miniature worlds are fascinating and wondrous for young children! They get to be masters of these little environments, and explore beautiful materials that transport them to mysterious and amazing lands away from home. Small World Play encourages imagination, investment, and creativity, while providing so many avenues for conversation and knowledge building about people, places, animals, and more!

Below is my list of the most important things to have on hand to create any number of small, amazing worlds. Plus, Check out some of my small world environments you can recreate at home or in the classroom!

5 Foods to Make on Sunday

Food from the EarthDanielleFebruary 19, 20190

I’m not a huge fan of traditional “food prep”. I love food way too much to pack nearly identical meals into 7 separate tupperware and go about my week without choice and creativity. Besides, for our family, most days don’t look the same. Our schedules, physical activity, and available time to cook and/or eat fluctuate,…

Our Homeschool Classroom

HomeschoolDanielleFebruary 8, 20190

Here’s a little tour of the set up we have at home. I have always been a believer that the environment is just as much a teacher as the teacher herself, because the set up and offerings of the environment lead the child to much of what he or she chooses to engage it. Therefore,…

6 Out-of-the-Box Valentines Day Activities for Kids

ArtDanielleFebruary 1, 20192

1.Handmade Valentines– When it comes to gifting cards, something handmade is always so much more special. Avoid the commercialized, identical valentines that are meaningless to your child (that we usually sign for them anyway), and let your little one create a few handmade ones for the people they love the most. When setting up an…

🌿 Lifestyle Blog coming SOON! 🌿

MotherhoodDanielleJanuary 9, 20190

Lifestyle Blog Coming Soon! Whats in Store? Ideas for living simply as a family Outdooorsy Stuff & Inspiration Toddler activities- including sensory play, architecture, crafts, gardening, & more! Homeschool Curriculum- beautiful and practical lessons for everyday skill building, plus project work extensions! SAHMomlife- thoughts, feelings, & tips My Natural Pregnancy & Baby experiences Barefoot Recipes-…