Posts by elefante

What a great thread. Thanks for contributing, everyone! This has been very helpful as we're currently looking into Waldorf as an option for Kinder.

We did a Waldorf playgroup when Cub was about 15m old. It was weekly for 2 hours. The first 30-45 minutes was open free play while the adults had an objective written on the chalkboard of what to be observant about that day. Some days...

We're Waldorf/Reggio lovers looking into schools right now and I just read through the local Waldorf school's dress policy and was a little surprised to find that no patterns are allowed. I knew that no logos / characters and that...

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Quote: Originally Posted by enrooted  Hey there :D   I read the first post and felt like agreeing - it is so quiet in here! I silently read for quite some time and feel so much need for discussion,...

Quote: Originally Posted by appalachiamama  Nice to meet you!  A nature-inspired Reggio sounds so neat!  What is the school?  And how wonderful that you devote a day a week to home...

Greetings, all!   Mama to a 2 year old little boy. We live a Waldorf home-life, but aren't sure if Waldorf, or a Nature-inspired Reggio school will be this best fit for kinder in a few years. We're so lucky to have so many...

Ditto to Ragana, but I love tbone's ideas, too.

Oh, no, that was great! I really appreciate the insight!   We're still trying to find our family traditions and comfort levels concerning the holidays, and confidence as parents too, in the ability to set limits for...

That is a tough one.    I'm sure she'd be happy either way, tbh. It just depends on how strongly you feel about Montessori Education. The "worth" is entirely subjective. It would be worth it for some people, and not for...