Oh my goodness, we had our first homeschooling group meeting today and it was absolutely delightful! The children all took to one another and it was really nice. We let the kids warm up to each other (some were meeting each other for the first time) and then we opened with a circle, had some parent led playtime, then free play, snack and then a little more free play and then closing circle. It was sweet and whimsical. I was concerned that I'd be intimidated by one of the other mothers who is much farther along the Waldorf path than I am, I must say I was more inspired than intimidated! That was a pleasant surprise. Reducing his tv exposure has given me a lot more security with where we are right now. So, I've gotten to a place of "I'd like to have more imaginative play, I rejoice that I'm even on this path at all!" I'll be the one hosting in a 2 weeks and I have to 'lead' the group dynamic that day. Any suggestions? So far this is what I've come up with:
- Greet children and parents (will try to use a sing songy voice but that's so out of my comfort zone). Upon entry, have children finish forming their personal bread rolls. Put in the oven.
- Go outside and form opening circle and share some verses, one to do with the season (or perhaps I should focus on Michaelmas since we meet on Thursdays and Michaelmas Day falls on a Wednesday this year, so my group is the one before Michaelmas Day).
- I would like to give capes to the kids to wear during the time they are here, but I really don't have any silk capes. I do have fabric that my son uses time to time as a "cape". Go on some sort of hunt for "hidden" dragons to slay. But what would work as a good "dragon" to hide? Something really affordable....perhaps dragon "eyes" (those gemstones from the dollar store?)
- Free play
- Snack (the bread the kids made with some fruit) with a meal blessing
- Free Play
- Closing Circle
For those who are homeschooling, what do you do in your Waldorf inspired groups?
Also, I want to buy an apron, but I don't want to buy it online. Where can I buy a nice simple apron to wear in a local store (like a craft store perhaps?)
- Greet children and parents (will try to use a sing songy voice but that's so out of my comfort zone). Upon entry, have children finish forming their personal bread rolls. Put in the oven.
- Go outside and form opening circle and share some verses, one to do with the season (or perhaps I should focus on Michaelmas since we meet on Thursdays and Michaelmas Day falls on a Wednesday this year, so my group is the one before Michaelmas Day).
- I would like to give capes to the kids to wear during the time they are here, but I really don't have any silk capes. I do have fabric that my son uses time to time as a "cape". Go on some sort of hunt for "hidden" dragons to slay. But what would work as a good "dragon" to hide? Something really affordable....perhaps dragon "eyes" (those gemstones from the dollar store?)
- Free play
- Snack (the bread the kids made with some fruit) with a meal blessing
- Free Play
- Closing Circle
For those who are homeschooling, what do you do in your Waldorf inspired groups?
Also, I want to buy an apron, but I don't want to buy it online. Where can I buy a nice simple apron to wear in a local store (like a craft store perhaps?)
