This beaded garland was one of the nature crafts from our Virtual March Break Camp last week! It’s simple and fun to make, and the finished product is quite beautiful. These beads can especially be useful to share with your child during these pandemic days when routine has changed and anxiety can be high. I think I can safely say there are at least a few times in the day when at least one person in your family can use some…
Read moreStoryteller Feature: Flora Jacquet
What Flora wants for the next generation:
My greatest hope for the next generation is that they find connection with other humans, the environment, and the world. You see, for me, yoga was an incredible tool to pursue this.
When children practice yoga, it increases their confidence, builds concentration and strengthens their growing bodies. Yoga has a lot of social, emotional and…
Read moreThe NEW and IMPROVED Virtual Studio!
The Appleseed Team is thrilled to announce our new and improved kids yoga VIRTUAL STUDIO!
It feels like a lifetime ago, but it’s just been a year since we dreamed up and launched Canada’s first and only Kids Yoga Virtual Studio. Turns out the families loved it and 400 classes later…
Read moreJuly's Appleseed Recommended: "Gumboot Kids" Series by Tara Hungerford & Eric Hogan
We could go on and on about this wonderful series of books, “Gumboot Kids,” by Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan, but I’ll highlight one in particular, “Singing Ocean” as it’s one of our favs - and you’ll get a good idea of what these INCREDIBLE books are all about!
I think the first thing we have to mention is how…
Read moreA Mother's Blessing: The Gifts
Recently we held a special Mother Blessing Ceremony for our 5 Appleseed teachers who are all pregnant (actually Lisa gave birth in early June - more on that to come!)
These five precious new mamas felt blessed by the many local small businesses who showered their best mama and baby products on the team. Each box was valued at over $200 and…