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Moon 🌙 if you know my style you know I love sim

Moon 🌙 if you know my style you know I love simplicity and a little bit of charm. All of the vintage M. Sasek books are fantastic! Highly recommend for any city studies you might be doing this Fall. Also love this book about Cape Canaveral. So much fun to be transported into this vintage artwork. Had to leaf through my vintage Hawaii postcards to fit the moon theme and show the girls.
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Playing along with #naturepoetryplay with some insta friends @allthemumery @littlebeachfarm this weeks theme moon poetry. We also read Shel Silverstein’s charming Moon-Catchin Net poem and made a little yarn moon 🌝
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Last week we finally put together our telescope and took an up close look at the moon. The kids were Amazed! ✨🌙✨
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@monthly_play #august_play postcards
#simplynatureplay #homeschool
#playathometoday #unschooling #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #friyay #weekendvibes #fridayvibes #thingstodowith_city

FAMILY ❤️ the best little explorer tribe. We v

FAMILY ❤️ the best little explorer tribe. We visited this really cool isolated patch of redwoods this week and it was pretty stunning.
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I hadn’t been to this area since I was a young girl. So fun sharing these special places with our kiddos ❤️
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I’ll get back to posting some new fun art projects soon but just wanted to share some special nature fun we’ve had lately ❤️✨
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@monthly_play #august_play family
#simplynatureplay #homeschool
#playathometoday #unschooling #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #thursdaythoughts #thursdayvibes #thursday #thingstodowith_city @things.to.do.with.two parks @growing_with_mae_and_roo @playful_porter @thesiblingsjournal @messyplaywithmia @harrylovestoplay

Three chapters in and I’m loving this book. I he

Three chapters in and I’m loving this book. I heard about it from @the_oglesby_ohana (loving her YouTube channel this Summer btw) she recommends having baskets of books at hand for your kids to leaf through and read with you. Yes we read, yes we have loads of books, yes I curate them per kid but no I hadn’t thought to curate them per subject or theme so that all kids can benefit at the same time. Very excitedly putting together book baskets for morning, cities/towns/history, art/science and poetry and some good books to read for fun as a family. Hopefully it will make this year a bit more engaging, switching up themes and locations for reading. How do you organize your books?
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#simplynatureplay #homeschool
#playathometoday #unschooling #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #wednesdayvibes #wednesdaymood #wednesday

We are deep in the throws of unschooling. I’ll b

We are deep in the throws of unschooling. I’ll be honest I did not understand that term until recently. It’s a real natural thing of course but its also a modern movement and it makes a lot of sense.
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What unschooling is really all about is child directed learning which happens literally everyday. I’m finding it so necessary in this season to let the kiddos soak up the last of their weird summer. Doing all the things they love.
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I hope that during this new school year we can escape into unschool here and there because what is childhood if it isn’t pure joyful freedom to stay up late, swim your heart out and tell your parents 1000 stories everyday?
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#simplynatureplay #homeschool
#playathometoday #unschooling #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdayvibes #tuesday #ilwl_letscelebrate

Who’s glad tomorrow is Friday? 🙋‍♀️and

Who’s glad tomorrow is Friday? 🙋‍♀️and why? Not sure, everyday feels the same at this point but have to have something to look forward to right? We’ve hit bored level this week, you know the point at which you’ve done everything within reason and you ask your kids to go on a walk and they stare blankly at you like geez mom, how many walks can we go on? Yeah that happened. But we still went on a walk and it was good to get moving even though I sort of agree with the kids at this point.
When I don’t know what to do we paint or draw, and that’s what we did with these sketches of a painting I did a few years ago. Dahlias 🌺
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#arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #fridayvibes #july #weekendvibes #warmthinjuly #playoccupyjuly art @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

Saw these beautiful dahlias at a coffee shop with

Saw these beautiful dahlias at a coffee shop with my friend today 💜 #nofilter needed with the beautiful light shining overhead from the umbrella. How’s your week going?
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Mine is busy as I am preparing for my first year of homeschool. Beyond reading and researching I’ve really needed to clear out a lot of space in my house to accommodate learning at home and making it interesting and child led. Adios to the clutter 🙌🏻 that makes me happy but it sure is a lot of work.
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #wednesdaymotivation #wednesdayvibes #july #wednesday #warmthinjuly #simplynatureplay garden @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly childled @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

We painted our mini surf boards this weekend and t

We painted our mini surf boards this weekend and they sure are cute! Looking for a cute spot to set them in the kids rooms these are part of this weeks kit! Ready Thursday! Info below 👇
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Endless Summer Artist (my fav season 😉) is now available for preorder. Kits will be ready July 30th.
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Kits are now Heartland Charter approved (formerly inspire).
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They will include three new projects see more info below and in stories! 👇
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Each art kit includes three thoughtful projects for just $25 plus a watercolor video lesson! Sibling kits are $20
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US shipping $10
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#centralcoast
#playathometoday #artkit #learningthroughplay
#playoccupyjuly
#watercolor #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #mondaymotivation #kidscraft #simple_play #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #littleartists #waldorfinspired #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #mondaymood #mondayvibes #mondaymorning

The last time I did a #fridayintroductions post wa

The last time I did a #fridayintroductions post was about a year ago and by golly, I’ve made a lot of friends since then! So hi 👋🏻 there new friends!!
✨I’m Amy, CA momma of three! Two girls and a boy 💓💓💙
✨Married for (almost) 11 golden years, but with my husband for nearly 18 🥳
✨Love/prefer to be outdoors, running, walking, hiking chillin at the beach 🏖
✨Prior to Covid I taught local art classes & paint parties; I’ve taken this time to slow down and create more art lessons for kids on my YouTube channel
✨I also put together unique art kits that I hope your kids will enjoy 😘
✨On my gram, you’ll find art & play I try with my kids as well as little snippets from our corner of the world!
✨This school year I’ll also be diving into homeschooling 😅
But enough about me, tell me where you are and what your insta is all about. And Happy #friyay 🎉🎉🎉
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#arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #fridayvibes #july #weekendvibes #warmthinjuly family @pretty.little.wren #playoccupyjuly child led @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

Watermelon play dough ❤️ my girls and I made t

Watermelon play dough ❤️ my girls and I made this play dough for their 2yo twin cousins a few weeks ago. I love that my girls were able to help dye and put this together for their little cousins, such a nice gift for them to be part of! 🍉
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #trayoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #thursdaymood #thursdayvibes #july #thursdaythoughts #warmthinjuly family @pretty.little.wren #simplynatureplay garden @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly fruit @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

We had a beautiful beach day yesterday! Getting ou

We had a beautiful beach day yesterday! Getting out in nature is essential for all of our mental health 💙🌊 where ever you live find a walk or a beautiful place to sit with your kids (or alone if you need a break) and recenter. So good for the soul.
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #wednesdaymotivation #wednesdayvibes #july #wednesday #warmthinjuly #simplynatureplay explore @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly nature @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

Jellyfish study 🌊 we are doing a lot of ocean s

Jellyfish study 🌊 we are doing a lot of ocean study/crafting these summer days. Here’s a little peek at some jellyfish we made with paper mache and fabric. We also read about the Man of War in the Nature’s Wonders book 🌊
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdayvibes #july #tuesday #warmthinjuly unique @pretty.little.wren #simplynatureplay explore @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly DIY @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

New Art Kit🎉: Endless Summer Artist (my fav sea

New Art Kit🎉: Endless Summer Artist (my fav season 😉) is now available for preorder. Kits will be ready July 30th.
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Kits are now Heartland Charter approved (formerly inspire).
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They will include three new projects see more info below and in stories! 👇
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Each art kit includes three thoughtful projects for just $25 plus a watercolor video lesson! Sibling kits are $20
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US shipping $10
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#centralcoast
#playathometoday #artkit #learningthroughplay
#playoccupyjuly
#watercolor #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #mondaymotivation #kidscraft #simple_play #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #littleartists #waldorfinspired #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #mondaymood #mondayvibes #mondaymorning

Nature things to collect. It’s been three months

Nature things to collect. It’s been three months since we’ve moved and I’ve finally muddled through every last nook and cranny. Can you believe I moved every last supply from my old house? Even painted rocks and pinecones? It takes many walks and hours to collect these things so I had to salvage them in the move even when they literally fell out of my car in the new driveway. “Welcome home” 🤣

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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #fridayvibes #friyay #july #weekendvibes #warmthinjuly stones @pretty.little.wren #simplynatureplay garden @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly collect @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

Had to share this spectacular shot my mom captured

Had to share this spectacular shot my mom captured at our foggy beach last week. She sure is amazing. Running up and down the beach with my three teaching them to fly kites in the beautiful fog. ✨🌊✨ Glad we were able to have this special time together.
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #thursdaymood #thursdayvibes #july #thursdaythoughts #warmthinjuly family @pretty.little.wren #simplynatureplay explore @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly outside @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

M E R M A I D dreams ✨✨💜✨✨ decorating a

M E R M A I D dreams ✨✨💜✨✨ decorating and messing around this afternoon with play dough shells and fairytales. ✨✨
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#simplynatureplay #arteducator
#playathometoday #paintingoftheday #learningthroughplay
#summertime #kidsideas #lifeathome #intentionalliving #madeforkids #kidscraft #simple_play #artforkids #watercolorforkids #natureplay #simpleplay #teachingart #mindfulnatureplay #abmlifeiscolorful #oceanminded_arts #kidsartmagic #montessoriactivity #natureplaymothers #amysarttable #artforkids #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdaytrayplay #july #tuesdayvibes #warmthinjuly dream @pretty.little.wren #simplynatureplay garden @play_alongside_us #playoccupyjuly shapes @_curiousme @bakingtrayplay @the_literacy_playroom @devinelittleminds @playtime.messy.madness

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