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Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, of themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives. - Rudolf Steiner
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Wednesday, May 22
Tag Archives: play
Scientific Inquiry Among the Preschool Set
Scientific Inquiry Among the Preschool Set Still more evidence from the scientific community that the wisdom of Waldorf is right on target. When engaged in what looks like child’s play, preschoolers are actually behaving like scientists, according to a new report in the journal Science: forming hypotheses, running experiments, calculating probabilities and deciphering causal relationships [...]
Not Only is it OK to Play, it’s a Necessity of Childhood
From Waldorf Today: Children’s play is threatened, say experts who advise that kids – from toddlers to tweens – should be relearning how to play. Roughhousing and fantasy feed development. Scientists disagree about what sort of play is most important, government is loath to regulate the type of toys and technology that increasingly shape the [...]
On The Web: Playing to Learn
Thanks to Susan Love for sharing this find with our blog community: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/02/opinion/02engel.html?emc=eta1
Link of The Week
An article on Slow Parenting that I think will sound very familiar to many of our Waldorf families… http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/detail?entry_id=36995 Please share your thoughts!
On The Web: "The Miracle Worker"
This just in from Susan Love, a timely bit of news for our weekly web link! The Daily Herald reported on the school play, “The Miracle Worker”: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=296588 They also include three great pictures: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/image/?id=296588&image=150961&prev=neg
Posted in On The Web
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Where Do The Children Play?
You are invited to view a PBS documentary that examines the imortance of unstructured outdoor play and the growing concern that more and more children are growing up without it. Why is this so important? Join us and find out. Discussion will follow the film. There is no cost for this event. Seating is limited. [...]
Posted in Festivals & Events
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On The Web: Where Do The Children Play?
This week’s link is to Michigan Television’s site for their documentary, “Where Do The Children Play?”. This PBS documentary examines the importance of unstructured outdoor play and the growing concern that more and more children are growing up without it. Water’s Edge School has done two free screenings of this documentary, in cooperation with the [...]
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Also tagged private school, Waldorf, Water's Edge, Wauconda, Where Do The Children Play?
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Quote of The Week
Play is like a reservoir full of water. The deeper the reservoir, the more can be stored in it, and used during times of drought. Tina Bruce, professor, London Metropolitan University
Charter for Children's Play
Charter for Children’s Play Children play best: When adults are watchful but not intrusive, when safe ground lends courage to their discoveries and adventures. When their trust in life is whole, when they welcome the unknown, and are fearless. When the world is shared with them. When there are places and spaces they can make [...]
Posted in early childhood
Also tagged Charter for Children's Play, early childhood, Sally Jenkinson, The Genius of Play, Waldorf, Water's Edge, Wauconda
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