Months after completion Jakob Two Trees continues to draw excitement and loads of traffic, because of social media posts like this, to downtown Issaquah, Washington. As one of Jakob’s closest neighbors, I have watched as he was constructed by dozens of volunteers in August and early September. Artists broke apart wooden pallets and reclaimed wood…
Category: Family Learning
Issaquah Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) – What is it?
I had no idea my strange forest behavior, cravings for being in the forest, AND the way I feel when I come out of it, not only had a name but is a proven practice in Japan called Shinrin Yoku. Shinrin Yoku is defined by Shinrin Yoku United as taking the time to reconnect with…
Customizable Remote Learning Playbook
Any parents feeling a little overwhelmed about Remote Learning starting next week? I have 3 kids all at different stages so I put together this playbook with the various pieces stitched together. ISD is doing a great job I just need it all together for each kid! This is an clickable PowerPoint template I created…