Natural Intelligence: Free Tutorials
Free tutorials and essays to support curious, capable children. Learn to make paint from flowers, grow a garden from cuttings, and create strategies for introducing screens and AI.
Natural intelligence is the mind's way of growing: through wonder, exploration, and story.
Supported by a SEPA award from the National Institutes of Health.
Anthrotypes
Making beautiful silhouette images without photo chemicals, anthrotypes are a fun experiment!
Plant Sprouts and Sketch
Planting sprouted seeds and sketching in the garden or schoolyard.
A Magical Bird Needs a Nest
A magical bird needs a nest! A fun way to engage NGSS-DCI or VAPS outcomes.
What Story Should I Tell?
What story should I tell? 20 prompts to help students tell their stories.
Biological Crusts & Moss Forests
Finding the beautiful miniature worlds at the edges of our paths.
Paper Flowers (for big groups!)
Making paper flowers with big groups, including small children. Wonderful for el Dia del los Muertos festivals.
