Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 19: The Art of Time

Art, education and philosophy are intrinsically linked as they each utilize a certain vocabulary and experiential means to explore fundamental … More

Meaningful Materials and Conscious Combines (with Lesson Plan)

I recently wrote about artist Jane Housham who collects (mostly) ephemeral items associated with childhood and material culture and presents … More

Bee-auty and Brains

I know that Summer has truly arrived when I am greeted with the sight of honeybees working hard to get … More

Rediscovering Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of how the universe was formed, and the objects such as planets, galaxies and stars within … More

Parks and Re-creation

Summer is here throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and with its arrival is a much needed break from traditional schooling. Enjoying … More

The Art of Contemplation (with Lesson Plan)

One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More

Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)

Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More

Pedagogy in Paint: Chardin’s Depictions of Early Childhood Learning

French painter Jean Siméon Chardin devoted his entire career to documenting the quotidian, domestic and laborious nature of life in … More

Visualization of a Much Needed Change

The high price of tertiary learning, and the toll that it has on student’s lives, is one of the most … More

Maternal Education as Empowerment

Not everyone has a pleasant introduction to school, but sometimes all it takes is one or two good educators to … More