Creating an Environment That Encourages Natural Learning

"To make the most of this homeschooling life, we need to create the conditions for our children to thrive. Indoor and outdoor environments rich with imaginative play, natural objects, interesting people, good books, art supplies, and organic experiences, to name a few. And above all, a parent committed to letting them explore, learn and grow at their own pace." 

-Ainsley Arment

Organizing our spaces can help to facilitate learning within our homes for our children.

It doesn't have to be perfect or cost anything but there are a few things that we can pull together from right within our homes to cultivate a natural learning environment, especially for our youngest learners.

Some of the ways in which we can do this is to gather items such as baskets, wooden bowls, plastic and wooden animals, magnatiles and legos, puzzles, dried beans, scoops, and, most importantly, a home library of living books.

This sets an invitation to play independently and also provides opportunities to read throughout the day which, in turn, sparks creativity and creates a natural learning environment right within our very own homes.

Whether you are a homeschooler or not this is one of the first ways that you can encourage your children to develop a love and curiosity for lifelong learning, by laying a feast that will feed their natural curiosity and imagination.

The Peaceful Preschool is a wonderful resource when it comes to these core values.

It is a gentle curriculum designed to help you prepare your child for school while enjoying great books and hands-on activities together. It includes daily activities for cultivating strong motor skills developing strong auditory, visual, and motor skills. It cultivates a love of literature, and a passion for learning through reading aloud, phonics, counting skills, fine motor skills, large motor skills, practical life skills, and art skills. You can now purchase as a printed option, just click the link below.

How are you encouraging a natural learning environment within your home?