Stepping outside and enjoying the pure, night air also gives one the opportunity to ‘hear’ the silence of the night. Such silence is truly ‘golden’ and comes as a refreshing antidote to the noises of the daylight hours. While some noises are most ‘natural’ sounds
Whether it is trekking or canoeing, escapes into nature boosts happiness and wellbeing of both body and mind. Firstly, we are getting exercise, a proven mood booster. Secondly, we are spending quality time with loved ones, thirdly, we are in nature. All it takes is,
The transition from childhood to youth brings many challenges. The young person needs guidance for the critical faculty of judgment is not yet awake. He/she guards jealously the little flame of independence of which he now becomes aware. There is a longing for self-expression and
Does modern education contribute to teen anxiety? And, if so, how can we change school culture and methodology to help our children gain a sense of well-being? Studies prove that it is nearly a third of all teenagers are being classified as being frequently anxious,
What is rhythm? You may have heard your child’s Waldorf kindergarten teacher mention the importance of rhythm in the unfamiliar context of schedule and routine. When we talk about rhythm in Waldorf education, it is not so different from musical rhythm. We are considering the
The culture of childhood can be found in all languages and in all human communities. The child’sneed to play remains the same in the world over. Common to all children, the universal character of this childhood culture has something to do with the imagination, resourcefulness,
As Waldorf educators we love reading and understand its importance for all learning. That’s why we teach the skill in a way that differs from the methods of many other schools. We’re aiming higher, using an approach that’s more likely to foster the development of
With over 1,500 schools operating around the world and a 102-year track record, Waldorf Education has stood the test of time. It is the world’s largest and fastest-growing educational movement, formed by thousands of Waldorf schools and educational organizations in over 85 countries, with a
Deciding which fairy tales are appropriate for which age group is a problem which faces every kindergarten teacher as well as every parent who wants to offer fairy tales to children. However, some guidelines may be of help. There is wealth of folk tales and
The most striking feature of a Waldorf school through the grades is the Main Lesson books. They are unique to Waldorf education. While traditional schooling combines the text books with lecturing, Waldorf students process and record lectures in notes and illustrations on large, blank pages
