Becky Steinhauser
@newbeginningfarm.bsky.social
Educator, organic grower, wife, mother, grandmother, nature lover living on a 124 year old farm. I am in the process of creating a farm and forest school that will serve home educating families in the Kansas City area.
Last Thursday night before the blood moon.
March 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Last Thursday night before the blood moon.
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Did u know? As gardeners, we need to change our perception of what *beauty* is. To me, these faded blooms on my Mophead Hydrangeas are as beautiful as when they're in full bloom, because they're protecting countless small souls, hidden within their quiet depths. Bravo to brown 🤎 🌿🌱🪲🌍
February 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Did u know? As gardeners, we need to change our perception of what *beauty* is. To me, these faded blooms on my Mophead Hydrangeas are as beautiful as when they're in full bloom, because they're protecting countless small souls, hidden within their quiet depths. Bravo to brown 🤎 🌿🌱🪲🌍
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The splendor of tiny things.
February 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The splendor of tiny things.
Snow geese over our farm ❤️
February 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Snow geese over our farm ❤️
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Way to go Wichita for bringing #riskyplay into school playgrounds!
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Some Wichita schools are easing up on recess rules, citing the benefits of 'risky play'
A growing body of research shows that climbing high, running fast and conquering fears can improve childrens physical and mental health and help them get along with peers.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Way to go Wichita for bringing #riskyplay into school playgrounds!
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
ourcommunitynow.com/P/some-wichi...
This is my 61 year old husband sledding down our hill and across our frozen pond. I love that he continues to embrace his young heart.
January 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is my 61 year old husband sledding down our hill and across our frozen pond. I love that he continues to embrace his young heart.
‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’ — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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We got a couple of more inches of snow on top of the 13 inches we received over the past weekend. It is a glorious sight out my kitchen window.
January 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We got a couple of more inches of snow on top of the 13 inches we received over the past weekend. It is a glorious sight out my kitchen window.
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Have you ever noticed lichen on tree bark during a hike? They're more important than you might think.
In today's episode, we explore lichens' crucial role in ecosystems.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
In today's episode, we explore lichens' crucial role in ecosystems.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
January 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Have you ever noticed lichen on tree bark during a hike? They're more important than you might think.
In today's episode, we explore lichens' crucial role in ecosystems.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
In today's episode, we explore lichens' crucial role in ecosystems.
Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3Mut28J
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Research shows that opportunities for risky play are crucial for children's healthy physical, mental and emotional development.
Still, in many nations risky play is more restricted than ever, thanks to misconceptions about risk and an undervaluing of its benefits.
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
Still, in many nations risky play is more restricted than ever, thanks to misconceptions about risk and an undervaluing of its benefits.
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
www.nature.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Research shows that opportunities for risky play are crucial for children's healthy physical, mental and emotional development.
Still, in many nations risky play is more restricted than ever, thanks to misconceptions about risk and an undervaluing of its benefits.
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
Still, in many nations risky play is more restricted than ever, thanks to misconceptions about risk and an undervaluing of its benefits.
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
Juncos eating the seeds from last season’s basil. Leave your gardens messy for the birds and other wildlife. We have 13 inches of snow on the ground and many of my gardens still have seed heads accessible for winter birds. I always wait and clean out my gardens in spring.
January 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Juncos eating the seeds from last season’s basil. Leave your gardens messy for the birds and other wildlife. We have 13 inches of snow on the ground and many of my gardens still have seed heads accessible for winter birds. I always wait and clean out my gardens in spring.
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Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.
Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025.
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Before understanding how humans have messed up the water cycle and how we can help restore it, we need to know how it works.
peterkindfieldphd.substack.com/p/making-sen...
#ecology #forestschool #scienceeducation #restoration #homeschooling #outdoorlearning #alternattiveeducation #playbasedlearning
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#ecology #forestschool #scienceeducation #restoration #homeschooling #outdoorlearning #alternattiveeducation #playbasedlearning
Making Sense of the Water Cycle while Playing in the Forest
Transformative Ecological Activities for Kids and Their Grownups
peterkindfieldphd.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Before understanding how humans have messed up the water cycle and how we can help restore it, we need to know how it works.
peterkindfieldphd.substack.com/p/making-sen...
#ecology #forestschool #scienceeducation #restoration #homeschooling #outdoorlearning #alternattiveeducation #playbasedlearning
peterkindfieldphd.substack.com/p/making-sen...
#ecology #forestschool #scienceeducation #restoration #homeschooling #outdoorlearning #alternattiveeducation #playbasedlearning
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Is it OK to say that I love this post of ours? peterkindfieldphd.substack.com/p/wandering-... @katharineburke.bsky.social I refer to you here! #forestschool #homeschool #science #education #parenting #ecology #learning #outdoors #ancestors #TEK #outside #naturen #tracking #play #learningtheory
Wandering, Wondering, Tracks, Traces, and “the” Scientific Method
Transformative Ecological Activities for Kids and Their Grownups
peterkindfieldphd.substack.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Is it OK to say that I love this post of ours? peterkindfieldphd.substack.com/p/wandering-... @katharineburke.bsky.social I refer to you here! #forestschool #homeschool #science #education #parenting #ecology #learning #outdoors #ancestors #TEK #outside #naturen #tracking #play #learningtheory
Full bird feeders bring cute visitors.
December 11, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Full bird feeders bring cute visitors.
Winter sunrises are worth waking up early. Have a lovely day everyone.
December 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Winter sunrises are worth waking up early. Have a lovely day everyone.
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Play in the dark. For all who need children to play on the longest day in the northern hemisphere, lots of suggestions here creativestarlearning.co.uk/early-years-... #eyoutdoors
#playwork #forestschool #childrennature #outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
#playwork #forestschool #childrennature #outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
Play in the Dark – 20 Ideas
Dark allows for a deeper connection to place and play of a different kind.
creativestarlearning.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Play in the dark. For all who need children to play on the longest day in the northern hemisphere, lots of suggestions here creativestarlearning.co.uk/early-years-... #eyoutdoors
#playwork #forestschool #childrennature #outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
#playwork #forestschool #childrennature #outdoored #riskyplay #primaryoutdoors #KS1outdoors #KS2outdoors
I made a little grounding put in my greenhouse so when the ground outside is frozen I can still put my feet in the soil.
December 8, 2024 at 2:05 AM
I made a little grounding put in my greenhouse so when the ground outside is frozen I can still put my feet in the soil.
I made a little grounding put in my greenhouse so when the ground outside is frozen I can still put my feet in the soil.
December 8, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I made a little grounding put in my greenhouse so when the ground outside is frozen I can still put my feet in the soil.
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Interest in rewilding is growing, with more and more people wanting to connect with nature and help to combat the climate and nature emergencies. These books inspire, inform, and encourage appreciation of the natural world!
More: bit.ly/3EHhUkL
More: bit.ly/3EHhUkL
Books about rewilding and nature | Little Green Space
Books about rewilding and nature
littlegreenspace.org.uk
December 5, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Interest in rewilding is growing, with more and more people wanting to connect with nature and help to combat the climate and nature emergencies. These books inspire, inform, and encourage appreciation of the natural world!
More: bit.ly/3EHhUkL
More: bit.ly/3EHhUkL
Good morning!
December 4, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Good morning!