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Sofia

Sofia and Sylvia enjoy a home-based Nature School at Sylvia's house. Together they explore the yard, go on hikes, work in the kitchen, and make artwork together - all the while learning the ups and downs of an enduring friendship.

Find her in the Martin & Sylvia: Nature School Series!

Woodsies Isn’t Good

Woodsies Isn’t Good

It's the first day of Woodsies, the wilderness group Sylvia has personally designed and planned. She's excited … until her plans go awry. Daddy shares teacherly wisdom that helps Sylvia learn to take unexpected developments in stride.
18 min
5+

Snow Candles

Snow Candles

Martin, Sylvia, and friends discuss different types of families while enjoying the day making snow candles.
22 min
4+

Part Three: The Fairy Ball

Part Three: The Fairy Ball

Martin struggles to find all of the necessary items for entrance to the fairy ball until Momma teaches him a magical "finding trick".
22 min
3+

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

Part One: What to Do on Thursdays

In part one of four, Momma, Martin & Sylvia set intentions for how they want their "nature school" experience to be, and by the next day, they're on their way!
20 min
4+

Painting the In Between

Painting the In Between

Daddy's excitement about the season changing inspires Sylvia and her friend to paint the "in-between" colors of nature.
18 min
4+

Pretend Poetry

Pretend Poetry

Sylvia thinks Spring has arrived but comes to understand that it's likely Winter will return with the help of some poetry.
27 min
4+

The Perfect Mix

The Perfect Mix

Mr. Brown explains the importance of dirt, and the miraculous way that it is made, from things both alive and dead.
22 min
4+

Birds and Squirrels

Birds and Squirrels

Sylvia thinks she is doing more work than her friend, Sofia, but discovers that there are different ways of helping out.
20 min
4+

Camouflage

Camouflage

Sylvia learns a trick at Nature School that helps her improve her camouflage skills.
16 min
4+

I Feel Orange

I Feel Orange

Sylvia and friends explore what it means to "feel" different colors.
22 min
4+

Guardians of the Garden

Guardians of the Garden

Momma and Sylvia enlist Mrs. Brown's help to keep rabbits and other animals from eating their garden veggies.
20 min
4+

Brave Salad

Brave Salad

Sylvia has been having bad dreams and is worried about going to bed. Her friend Sofia has an excellent idea to help: brave salad!
20 min
4+

Nature School Apprentice

Nature School Apprentice

Martin is reluctant to participate in Sylvia's Nature School until Momma asks him if he'll be the apprentice and share his knowledge with the younger kids.
20 min
4+

Nature School Apprentice

Nature School Apprentice

Martin is reluctant to participate in Sylvia's Nature School until Momma asks him if he'll be the apprentice and share his knowledge with the younger kids.
20 min
4+

Measuring the World

Measuring the World

Sylvia learns about the "scientific method" while exploring what she does and does not know about her best friend, Sofia.
30 min
4+

Setting the Table

Setting the Table

Sylvia and Sofia try to escape the black flies by bringing their nature art project in the house, but they are surprised by what comes with them.
19 min
4+

Tender Seedlings

Tender Seedlings

Sylvia wonders why they always have the same thing for breakfast, and begins to relate to the garden seedlings who also don't want lots of change.
24 min
4+

How to Build a Nest: A Story of Different Family Models

How to Build a Nest: A Story of Different Family Models

Together with their friends, Martin & Sylvia explore birds nests, and in the process, learn about the different ways "home" can look for animals, and people.
26 min
5+

Evergreen Brushes

Evergreen Brushes

With help from Sylvia and Sofia, Daddy gets creative with nature to make paint brushes for his art lesson at Nature School.
20 min
4+

Impressions

Impressions

Sylvia and her friend, Sofia, realize that like leaves make an impression in the ice, people can make big impressions in the world.
19 min
4+

December 21: The Angel

December 21: The Angel

December 21: Sylvia is feeling jealous of her friend Sofia who is playing the angel in the Christmas play, until the daily advent card makes her feel better.
14 min
3+

Part Four: The Great Gift

Part Four: The Great Gift

In the last of this four part collection, both Martin & Sylvia find themselves exhausted after a fun fulfilling first day at each of their nature schools.
35 min
4+

Part Three: Out in the Elements

Part Three: Out in the Elements

In part three of four, Martin experiences some uncomfortable competition, and Sylvia finds a way to entice Sophia out side in the rain.
21 min
4+

Part Two: The Deermice

Part Two: The Deermice

In part two of four, Nature School holds surprises and new friends for Martin and a challenge for Sylvia who is disappointed that her friend doesn't like the rain.
25 min
4+

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