Tag early childhood
Maple Syrup Field Trip to Spring Valley Nature Center
The students learn about the process of turning sap into syrup. Our E.C. (Early Childhood) children visited Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm last week to see the process of making maple syrup. Yum! Thank you to Dave Brooks…
In the Da Vinci Waldorf Classroom: Fall, 2014
Fall 2014 In September we welcomed first graders with the Rose Ceremony. They were sent off with a story of strength and adventure to begin their grade school journey. The community gathered to ring in the season of Michaelmas and…
A Story in the Sunflower Garden
In story time, we have been gifted with a puppet show by Miss Sarah. It is a story of an evergreen tree in the woods that gives shelter and food to animals who come to it in need. Will…
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…
On The Web: Study on the Physical Health Risks of Television on Children
Susan Love has shared with us a message from Janni Nicol of the UK, who forwarded this study from the Early Years News in England: TV Time an Indicator of Future Health Problems In a world first study researchers have…
Sunflower Garden News * Summer Vacation 2009
Dear Sunflower Garden Families, Thank you for your kind words, hugs, and positive expressions of what our school year together has meant for your child and family. Your gratitude is such a gift for me as is the love I…
Picture of The Week: Sunflower Garden Graduates
(click on image to view larger) Today the Sunflower Garden Early Childhood class celebrated the students who will be going to the First Grade in the fall. Each child holds a puppet that they sewed for the puppet show they performed…
Sunflower Garden News: Friday May 29, 2009
Dear Families, Next week concludes our time together. Please make sure to double check your child's bag and belongings going home. If you can send in a paper shopping bag on Monday or Tuesday, that will help us with our…