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Houseplants & Dance
Welcome to A TRUE GOOD BEAUTIFUL LIFE podcast!
Here we will discuss all things Charlotte Mason in light of the ideas of the TRUE, the GOOD, and the BEAUTIFUL! I am your host, Jennifer Milligan, and throughout this series I will share with you how to find and cultivate various elements of TRUTH, GOODNESS and BEAUTY in our homes and classrooms through conversations with homeschooling parents and classroom teachers; interviews with experts, entrepreneurs, and artists; discussions regarding the great books, great minds, and great resources; fun travel and field trip summaries; and practices and creative experiences that embody the TRUE, the GOOD, and the BEAUTIFUL life. Over 100 years ago, British educator, Charlotte Mason, declared that, "Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life," and so today, I hope you will join me on this adventure in education.
ON THIS EPISODE
What can houseplants teach you? Lots, and they are therapeutic as well. In our segments on the TRUE and the GOOD, my amazing sister-in-law Marianne Tolosa of White Peach Pottery tells us all about how to care for her favorite houseplants and how to propagate babies and treat pests. In our segment on the BEAUTIFUL, Brittany Ryan of Kimberton Dance Academy shares with us the benefits of taking a class like Dance and the steps you can take to introduce your children to the activity.
Some Easy Houseplants to Start With:
- Scindapsus
- Philodendron
- Spider Plant
- Snake Plant
The Benefits of Dance:
- allows us to be creative
- uses different parts of our brain
- tends to help with time management, school studies, understanding of their bodies
- it's an athletic endeavor so their bodies are stregthened and toned
- opportunity to show themelves in a different way -- a social environment, a creative outlet, a chance to express themselves
- practice with multi-tasking
- demonstrates that there is a process to progress and accomplishing goals, as well as disappointments
- good habits
- it's just beautiful
Two Types of Dance Studios:
- Competition Dance Studios - focuses on developing a competition team
- Concert Dance Studios - focuses on outside performances like recitals and "The Nutcracker," some may have a performance Dance Company that performs for charities and such . . .they provide opportunities that do not involve competition
Some of our Favorite Resources:
- Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri
- Growing Joy : The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla
- "Bloom and Grow" Podcast by Maria Faila
- "The DMV Beneficials" FaceBook Group
- The KEW Gardener's Guide to Growing House Plants by Kay Maguire
- Miniature Terrariums by Fourwords
- Miniature Moss Gardens by Megumi Oshima and Hideshi Kimura
- Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company (for the annual "Nutcracker" in Phoenixville, PA)
COMMONPLACE QUOTES
. . . give a child a single valuable idea, and you have done more for his education than if you had laid upon his mind the burden of bushels of information . . . - Charlotte Mason, Volume 1: Home Education, p. 174
APPLICATION
- Consider purchasing a houseplant like a philodendron or spider plant and bring a little bit of nature and joy into your home. Already have some houseplants? Try propagating some and give them to your student's teachers or tutors for the first day of school for a fun twist on the traditional apple.
- Dance isn't just for littles and teens. Kimberton Dance Academy also offers Adult Ballet and Tap classes. You can also sign up for a local adult class on Ballroom or Swing dancing or watch some YouTube videos and kick up those feet! You'll love it and learn a new life skill in the process. For our teens, it'll be a hit at next year's Prom!
- Plan to attend your local production of "The Nutcracker" this winter. It is always a spectacular experience.
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By Jennifer MilliganWelcome to A TRUE GOOD BEAUTIFUL LIFE podcast!
Here we will discuss all things Charlotte Mason in light of the ideas of the TRUE, the GOOD, and the BEAUTIFUL! I am your host, Jennifer Milligan, and throughout this series I will share with you how to find and cultivate various elements of TRUTH, GOODNESS and BEAUTY in our homes and classrooms through conversations with homeschooling parents and classroom teachers; interviews with experts, entrepreneurs, and artists; discussions regarding the great books, great minds, and great resources; fun travel and field trip summaries; and practices and creative experiences that embody the TRUE, the GOOD, and the BEAUTIFUL life. Over 100 years ago, British educator, Charlotte Mason, declared that, "Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life," and so today, I hope you will join me on this adventure in education.
ON THIS EPISODE
What can houseplants teach you? Lots, and they are therapeutic as well. In our segments on the TRUE and the GOOD, my amazing sister-in-law Marianne Tolosa of White Peach Pottery tells us all about how to care for her favorite houseplants and how to propagate babies and treat pests. In our segment on the BEAUTIFUL, Brittany Ryan of Kimberton Dance Academy shares with us the benefits of taking a class like Dance and the steps you can take to introduce your children to the activity.
Some Easy Houseplants to Start With:
- Scindapsus
- Philodendron
- Spider Plant
- Snake Plant
The Benefits of Dance:
- allows us to be creative
- uses different parts of our brain
- tends to help with time management, school studies, understanding of their bodies
- it's an athletic endeavor so their bodies are stregthened and toned
- opportunity to show themelves in a different way -- a social environment, a creative outlet, a chance to express themselves
- practice with multi-tasking
- demonstrates that there is a process to progress and accomplishing goals, as well as disappointments
- good habits
- it's just beautiful
Two Types of Dance Studios:
- Competition Dance Studios - focuses on developing a competition team
- Concert Dance Studios - focuses on outside performances like recitals and "The Nutcracker," some may have a performance Dance Company that performs for charities and such . . .they provide opportunities that do not involve competition
Some of our Favorite Resources:
- Plantopedia: The Definitive Guide to Houseplants by Lauren Camilleri
- Growing Joy : The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla
- "Bloom and Grow" Podcast by Maria Faila
- "The DMV Beneficials" FaceBook Group
- The KEW Gardener's Guide to Growing House Plants by Kay Maguire
- Miniature Terrariums by Fourwords
- Miniature Moss Gardens by Megumi Oshima and Hideshi Kimura
- Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company (for the annual "Nutcracker" in Phoenixville, PA)
COMMONPLACE QUOTES
. . . give a child a single valuable idea, and you have done more for his education than if you had laid upon his mind the burden of bushels of information . . . - Charlotte Mason, Volume 1: Home Education, p. 174
APPLICATION
- Consider purchasing a houseplant like a philodendron or spider plant and bring a little bit of nature and joy into your home. Already have some houseplants? Try propagating some and give them to your student's teachers or tutors for the first day of school for a fun twist on the traditional apple.
- Dance isn't just for littles and teens. Kimberton Dance Academy also offers Adult Ballet and Tap classes. You can also sign up for a local adult class on Ballroom or Swing dancing or watch some YouTube videos and kick up those feet! You'll love it and learn a new life skill in the process. For our teens, it'll be a hit at next year's Prom!
- Plan to attend your local production of "The Nutcracker" this winter. It is always a spectacular experience.