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My name is Elizabeth & I'm a Hands-ON Curriculum Designer & Handwork Revolutionary.
I live in a beautiful old house, in a small village in France with my husband & two young children.
Come & weave through the amazing world of homeschooling in a foreign country, handwork & the fibrearts.
Peek into my studio on my MEET page.
{ Email me - elizabeth at handworkhomeschool dot com }
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A Fond Farewell
. The autumn winds have been gusting around my house the last few days & I know it’s time to tell you about some exciting changes I’m making in my world. Since 2010, I’ve been sharing my family’s story at Handwork … Continue reading
Posted in HANDS
Tagged Hands ON Learning, Homeschooling in France, Waldorf Education
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Brainstorming in Paris ! The Story of The KNIT Lessons
~ UPDATE ~ The last 3 Sessions of The KNIT Lessons SOLD OUT !! Click HERE to get all the details about the Summer 2018 Session. . The Story of The KNIT Lessons ( aka how I designed this course…) This … Continue reading
Posted in ADULT, BOOK REVIEW, Finger Knitting, GIFTS, GRADE ONE, GRADE THREE, GRADE TWO, HANDS, HEART, HOMESCHOOL PROPS, HOW - TO, Inspiration, KINDY, KNIT, Make A Long, NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH, PRE-SCHOOL, TEACHING HANDWORK
Tagged finger knitting, fingerknitting, Homeschooling in France, knitting, natural fibres, The Knit Lessons, Waldorf Education
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The MAKING Child Masterclasses – Hands-ON Learning & Teaching
. HANDWORK The easiest way I know to give your child an holistic, customized education is to include handwork in their world and lots of it! My work is built upon my desire to give teachers (home and school) … Continue reading
Posted in ADULT, COLOUR, FELT, Finger Knitting, GIFTS, GRADE EIGHT, GRADE FIVE, GRADE FOUR, GRADE ONE, GRADE SEVEN, GRADE SIX, GRADE THREE, GRADE TWO, HANDS, HOMESCHOOL PLANNING, HOMESCHOOL PROPS, Inspiration, KINDY, KNIT, NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH, PRE-SCHOOL, SEW, TEACHING HANDWORK, TWIST
Tagged creativity, fibre-work, Hands ON Learning, handwork, Handwork Healer, Homeschooling in France, knitting for little kids, knitting fork, lucet, natural fibres, Power of Handwork, The MAKING Child, vintage crafts explorer, Waldorf Education
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These children live at the leading edge of evolution…do you KNOW one ?
.Re Recently, a dear friend of mine asked me to write an article about Extraordinary Children. Now, any parent will say, “But, ALL children are extraordinary !” Yes, of course that is true, because they are all unique and marvelous. … Continue reading
Posted in ADULT
Tagged custom homeschool curriculum design, Extraordinary Child, Hands ON Learning, homeschooling & ADHD, homeschooling sensory processing issues, inspiration, power of creativity, raising a special child, value of homeschooling, Waldorf Education, why homeschooling is best
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Cats, Mice & Cookies – Valentine’s is here again…!
, First of all, let me assure you that this photo was not staged…. these little girls each happened to dress in their best “pink” clothes (without telling the other), the cookies just happened to be pink (mostly heart-shaped), we … Continue reading
Posted in FESTIVALS, Inspiration
Tagged Homeschooling in France, Valentine's books
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A fresh wind is blowing – Brighit has arrived!
A few days ago, we celebrated IMBOLC or Brighit’s day. It’s an important day in our household not just because my daughter is named after her but also because it marks the first day of MY new year. Unlike … Continue reading
Posted in ADULT, BOOK REVIEW, FESTIVALS, GRADE EIGHT, GRADE FIVE, GRADE FOUR, GRADE ONE, GRADE SEVEN, GRADE SIX, GRADE THREE, GRADE TWO, Inspiration, KINDY
Tagged bridget, brighit, brigid, felt, fibre-work, Homeschooling in France, imbolc, inspiration, natural fibres
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Imbolc – Brighit – Candlemas – St. Brigid’s Day
February 1st or February 2nd ?? It’s hard to pin down exactly when we are supposed to celebrate this mid-winter festival which revolves around this fascinating woman. Who was she really & why is she worthy of being remembered for … Continue reading
Posted in ADULT, BOOK REVIEW, FESTIVALS, GRADE EIGHT, GRADE FIVE, GRADE FOUR, GRADE ONE, GRADE SEVEN, GRADE SIX, GRADE THREE, GRADE TWO, HEART, Inspiration, KINDY, LIVING HISTORY
Tagged bridget, brigid, candlemas, festivals, imbolc, steiner, waldorf
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