We have some very special wild places around us in Auckland. The bike that goes everywhere Blake does. Over sand … More
Tag: this is unschool
The Borrowers by Mary Norton
We found a copy of the first book in the series in an op shop, it was so enjoyed, we … More
Creative play and the art of staying out of it
A collection in a butterfly net. I have had some interesting experiences, working in education and art over time. I’m … More
Blake on ‘OnDo’, by Seung Yul Oh
If you’re around the central suburbs in Auckland you might have happened upon this sculpture. Perhaps while you are sitting … More
Finding Fossils…
Seeing as Luna and Blake are really keen on geology, archaeology and fossils, I have been looking for opportunities for … More
The New Kittens – a late night book making project
Luna went on a making spree the other night, she decided to make a book, based on one of her … More
Summer fun times – baby rabbits and Hornby Trains
What are the chances of reaching into a rabbit hole and grabbing hold of a baby rabbit? The chances seem … More
Echinoderms
Sea urchins and sea stars are special creatures at our house, and complete dead specimens are exciting finds while beach … More
An ancient forest on Takapuna beach
An ancient forest has recently been exposed on Auckland’s Takapuna beach, it’s really exciting, making news. There is the well known fossil … More
a jar of white butterflies
A couple of weeks ago the kids and I harvested leaves and their accompanying caterpillars from our kale plants, putting … More