Posts by Jacquelin

Quote: Originally Posted by tittipeitto    our neighbor from one side wanted me to sign up my son with hers in karate 5 nights a week!!   Oh, dear! Why would anyone do that to themselves (let...

Re: Lauren's comment above. In a Waldorf school, formal didactic instruction begins in first grade. Before that, children are provided with an educationally enriching environment that consists of free play, crafts, singing,...

Sounds like there are some big problems and it is right to find another school. Is this a new school? I know you probably don't want to say too much but if the grades chair is leaving and the administrator's kid was expelled, there...

First graders took naps? I didn't know that. How long ago was that a common expectation and what age did they start first grade? 

 "It seems to me the thing to do is answer questions and if she learns, fine, and if she doesn't, also fine."   No need to apologize for (possibly) being argumentative. You seem to share the same view as everyone else who...

My experience has been that this interest comes and goes until the time that the child is ready to read themselves. I would say follow your daughter's lead. If she enjoys the sense of accomplishment in identifying letters then go ahead...

Thank you very much for the suggestions, everyone. I think that as we move into summer I will have less of a taste for tea. It has been so comforting in the winter months! I do like plain water with lemon or lime very much. And I...

I think the simplicity thing is relative! I find that all of the little treasures (i.e., random crap found at the playground, pieces of wood and seashells) are sometimes more irritating than toy clutter. I have come to the conclusion...

I have been lovin' my herbal teas this pregnancy. However, several times as I have been waiting for my tea to steep I have noticed very small printing on the box about pregnant or lactating mothers. What??!! Of course I never seem to...

Besides depression, it sounds like your friend has some executive function issues (i.e.., taking the time to pick out furniture in anticipation of cleaning!) You sound like an amazing friend. But it must be said that this kind of...