- Do laundry together. You can play store and let them “buy” their clothes and put them away, hang the laundry outside, or teach them how to sort their own clothes and start a load.
- Work in the garden. Plant flower seeds in a pot, or pour a bag of soil in the middle of your backyard and stick a few pumpkin seeds in the dirt pile. Caring for plants is a valuable way to boost serotonin and bond with your children. If you need help getting outside with your children, join the Restoration Home Community. Our habits this month include outdoor time, face to face conversation, and quiet time, and our mom group is full of supportive advice for building better habits. Click here to learn more.
- Wash the cars. Children love getting into water, so fill a bucket with nontoxic soap and water, throw a couple rags in, and let your children wax on, wax off.
- Bake together. Our Peaceful Press Cookbook has amazing recipes for desserts, bread, and more, and you can build connection and offer healthier food choices by baking and cooking together. Grab a digital copy here for just $12 or get a hard cover version here.
Each Peaceful Press resource is designed not only to cultivate a love for literature and family connection but also to build practical life skills that spark curiosity and confidence in children. Throughout the curriculum, hands-on projects complement the stories and themes, giving children tangible experiences that help them connect deeply with what they’re learning.
In Kind Kingdom, children explore the lives of notable figures from history while engaging in delightful activities that bring their stories to life. One of the practical skills children learn is how to make homemade pizza—a fun and delicious way to build kitchen confidence, follow a recipe, and even discuss the history of different cultures through food.
In The Playful Pioneers, families dive into American history through classic literature while gaining traditional skills that reflect pioneer life. One of the standout activities is learning how to make butter by hand. This simple but satisfying project teaches children about food preparation before modern conveniences and reinforces science concepts like physical change and emulsification.
The Peaceful Preschool and Nourishing Nature Kindergarten add a cozy and nurturing touch to early learning, with activities that build both motor skills and joy. Among the highlights is making homemade ice cream—a delightful sensory experience that introduces basic kitchen chemistry and gives children a sweet reward for their efforts.
Finally, Precious People introduces children to stories and cultures from around the globe, paired with creative projects that reflect global ingenuity. One of the engaging hands-on lessons involves building a working water wheel. Through this project, children begin to understand early engineering concepts, water power, and how innovation has helped communities thrive.
These practical skills, woven seamlessly into the learning journey, make The Peaceful Press a unique and memorable part of childhood education—offering not just knowledge, but lasting experiences.