Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life.
~Charlotte Mason
One of the things that I find begins to dawn upon moms as they embrace Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education is that not only can the education of their children be more living, but their play can be living as well. Of course, as we pursue a living education, our homes fill up with living books, handicraft supplies, and all things art. But, even our toys can both be living and encourage open-ended, imaginative play. Over the years, I have slowly ditched the more twaddle-like toys, games, and activities and replaced them with items that encourage my children to play like education is truly a life and like the atmosphere of our home aids them in learning outside of the "classroom".
Each year for Christmas, I attempt to balance out the inevitable "buzz" items that are requested (Read: Nerf Guns and Pokemon Cards) with living games, puzzles, handicraft supplies, art supplies, nature items and open-ended toys. What follows is a list of items that I love in the categories of: Play, Handicrafts, Nature/Scouting Supplies, Art Supplies, Games, Books, Science/STEM and Skill Building. This isn't an attempt at a "mega" living gift list, but is instead a compilation of things I have purchased, used, personally seen, loved, or plan to purchase for my children.
Each year for Christmas, I attempt to balance out the inevitable "buzz" items that are requested (Read: Nerf Guns and Pokemon Cards) with living games, puzzles, handicraft supplies, art supplies, nature items and open-ended toys. What follows is a list of items that I love in the categories of: Play, Handicrafts, Nature/Scouting Supplies, Art Supplies, Games, Books, Science/STEM and Skill Building. This isn't an attempt at a "mega" living gift list, but is instead a compilation of things I have purchased, used, personally seen, loved, or plan to purchase for my children.
Play
Melissa and Doug Fold and Fill Taco Set (this is the set I am purchasing this year, but we also love ALL other Melissa and Doug play food sets)
Melissa and Doug 4-in-1 Puzzles (we also love ALL Melissa and Doug puzzles)
Handicrafts
Weaving Loom and Thread
Skill Building
Nature/Scouting
Games
Art Supplies
Science/STEM
Stocking Stuffers
Charlotte Mason Inspired Gifts for All Ages (A Humble Place)
Mega Charlotte Mason Gift List (Lazy Charlotte Mason)
Mega Charlotte Mason Gift List (Lazy Charlotte Mason)
Merriest of Christmases to you, Friends.
May your holiday season be spent....Delightfully Feasting.
Crystin <3
May your holiday season be spent....Delightfully Feasting.
Crystin <3
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