by jessicaperkins | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Homeschool / Outschool / UnschoolWhen faced with trauma, like covid-19, acute environmental trauma, divorce, addiction, abuse….. humans can’t learn. Before we can open our minds enough and have the bandwidth enough to explore new ideas, new thoughts, new information,...
by jessicaperkins | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whatcha working on? “Oh, nothing – just playing.” They say. Inspired by #rubegoldberg machines we saw last year at the @pghkids (still), they are creating. Do you know what I see? More than “just playing” ? —- I see collaboration; problem solving; complex...
by jessicaperkins | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
What are you doing this summer to incorporate a bit of magic into your weekly rhythm? Im creating some invitations to play for my family. There is something extra special about being invited to join in. A connective quality. Knowing someone values you and your time...
by jessicaperkins | Aug 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Play is a language we all understand. Pause. And play. What does your play look like? One of mine is definitely art and another is taking pictures and yet another, writing what things light you up? What things bring you so much joy you feel like a child? When you do...
by jessicaperkins | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
I loved this visual from Beacon House so much that I drew it in my journal as a reminder. A visual of the way in which a young person’s brain develops. They cannot reach their higher order functioning for awhile. 1. The first part that develops is the brain stem...
