The Wisdom of Winters
Winter has a way of slowing us down. The days are shorter, the light softer, and the natural world retreating into itself. Our new 129-page printable guide, THE WINTER STORY HOUSE, is an invitation to let stories lead the way and wonder to do its work of growing wisdom within the recesses of our souls.
Let Wonder Do Its Work
The WINTER STORY HOUSE is filled with poetry readings, seasonal stories, intentional crafts, simple recipes, and thoughtful activities to take the pressure off preparing lessons throughout winter.
This four-week guide covers:
- WEEK 1: Folktales of Winter:
The stories that have traveled through time - WEEK 2: The Wisdom of Winters:
Exploring winter as a teacher - WEEK 3: The Hidden World of Winter:
Discovering the magic of the unseen world - WEEK 4: Snow Stories:
Turning the ordinary into something enchanting
Books to Purchase Separately
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The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton
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The Girl and the Wolfby by Katherena Vermette
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Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner
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Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Begin with Wonder
Charlotte Mason wrote, “The mind feeds on ideas, and therefore children should have a generous curriculum.” When children encounter ideas through rich stories, beautiful language, and real experiences, understanding grows naturally. Explanations have their place, but only after an idea has been welcomed, pondered, and made one’s own.
Snow Stories
You don’t need snow on the ground or a quiet cottage in the woods to experience the wonder of winter. You only need the willingness to pause, to read aloud, to step outside for a moment of noticing, and to let your child’s imagination do what it already does so beautifully. May these pages bring a sense of peace, creativity, and wonder to your days as you walk through the darker months together.
The Hidden World of Winter
The WINTER STORY HOUSE is here to help you ease into winter, not add another agenda to your days. If all you manage is curling up with hot cocoa and reading the book together, you’ve still done something meaningful.
Winter is a season of depth... and depth grows in the quiet places.