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Circle time is present in every Waldorf class I have visited and seems foundational to the educational model. But what is circle time and why do we do it?

In this video, I will paint a picture of what circle time looked like in my early childhood classroom and then share the benefits of circle tim...

In Waldorf early childhood, we take take learning seriously. It may not look like direct academic learning with worksheets and lessons about letters and numbers but this doesn't mean learning isn't happening. Quite the contrary! 

We hear a lot about "learning opportunities" as parents of young chil...

After leading Little Round Schoolhouse's Children's Garden for over a decade, it was clear we were doing something right when it came to getting children to help tidy up. These elements are easy to teach your children and family at home to increase cooperation and enjoyment in tidying and cleaning u...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your child's toys? You're not the only one. Most parents feel like their children have too many, yet never seem to play with any of them!

It's easy to think that yet another new toy will hold their interest and lead to hours of imaginative free play void of conflict....

As a member of many Waldorf spaces, both online and in-person, I observe the same scenario over and over again. Members of these communities, especially new members, are very concerned about their child’s toys and whether they are in alignment with the principles of Waldorf; whether they are “Waldor...

I'm sure you've experienced this: You have all your normal plans and commitments in place and you wake up at 6am to discover your child has a fever and you to have to scramble to reorganize your day and figure out what to do so you can remain home with your sick child.

It's happened to all of us....

I posted on social media last week about "anchors" in our rhythms as a family and how they can hold us together. 

What is an anchor? An anchor grounds us to a place we have intentionally chosen; it keeps us there despite how calm or rough the sea may be. Sure, we may bounce around but we stay in ou...