Concepts to focus on: The preparation begins with a feeling of unease about what is to come. The darkness is increasing and we may be feeling more limited by our environment. This is a time when limits get tested and boundaries strengthened. Notice that the leaves are changing or falling, call attention to the changes and accept them. Create ways of adding newness to things… break old habits, do it differently for a while. Then settle down into safety and routine, creating space for light to come in.

Colors: Here comes black. Brown is darkening, red too. Deep orange can be added, and black-green is okay.

Ideas: Corn husk painting is fun. Preparing a rain shelter, creating cozy spaces, collect seed pods and leaves. Remember to be prepared for testing, and do a little shaking up yourself, maybe playing with playdough on a hay bale for a change, or, or, or….

December: Preparation/ Introspection

June 2, 2026 Guest User

Winter

-December-

Preparation/ Introspection

Concepts to focus on: Tye darkness is here, the days are short and cold, the light is always indirect. Prepare warmth within the environment, build houses out of big boxes, hay bales, etc. Notice the withdrawal of much of nature. Watch the trees change and sleep. Notice the animals get fluffier. Create a safe space around you, exuding for the children warmth and surety in their survival. Cold and dark bring up deeply rooted fears, be a catalyst for assurance and warmth within each and every child.

Colors: Brown is darker, use lots of black. Deep Red and Grern and Purple, the colors of fire are good. Begin using yellow and white sparingly.

Ideas: The birds need us now, as their resources become more limited! Make pine cone bird feeders, and other sorts. Focus on movement and fantasy play as we spend more time indoors. Select stories of overcoming dangers and obstacles (cold dark). Plant winter crops in the garden. Give puppet shows and leave them available for the children to imitate or create new ones.