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One of the first things new Storytime members notice is that I refer to the days of the week as colors.
“On Yellow Day, we have Storytime outside.”
“On Red Day, we learn a new craft together.”
“We have puppet shows on Orange and Green Days.”
One of my favorite...
The typical way we learn to create rhythm doesn’t work for most people. I have a different way of creating rhythm–one small “beat” at a time.
Watch the video on my blog and learn how to create a rhythm that works for your family (and actually sticks).
WHY THE...
We hear a lot about rhythm in early childhood circles, yet it remains elusive for many people. Often, we find a suggested rhythm chart and assume we are supposed to wake up one Monday morning and attempt to follow it morning to night all week. Have you tried this? It’s exhausting and...
Five ingredients for getting your children to help tidy
After leading Little Round Schoolhouse's Children's Garden for over a decade, it was clear we were doing something right when it came to getting children to help tidy up. These elements are easy to bring home...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your child's toys? You're not the only one. Most parents feel like their children have too many, yet never seem to play with any of them!
It's easy to think that yet another new toy will hold their interest and lead to hours of imaginative free play void of...
As a member of many Waldorf spaces, both online and in-person, I observe the same scenario over and over again. Members of these communities, especially new members, are very concerned about their child’s toys and whether they are in alignment with the principles of Waldorf; whether they...
