Tag 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…

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,…

Link of The Week

An article on Slow Parenting that I think will sound very familiar to many of our Waldorf families... 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": They also include three great pictures: https://www.dailyherald.com/story/image/?id=296588&image=150961&prev=neg

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…