52 Weeks of Steiner - Week 5 52 Weeks of Steiner - Week 5 (This is part of a weekly serial started on Michaelmas 2023. To see the other entries, please see the post linked HERE and scroll down to the bottom for individual links) This week, while looking for an envelope, I came across … Continue reading Rudolf Steiner Verses
I'm so please to have Melanie here with us today at Growing Together in Freedom! She is a dear friend and colleague, with so much wisdom to share. Melanie is a wife and homeschooling mother of two young children with a background in Early Childhood Education and many years experience working in Waldorf daycares, kindergartens … Continue reading Embracing the Shift Towards Autumn – Guest Post by Melanie Hofmann
Cottage Rien Poortvliet (1932 - 1995) Dutch artist With February upon us, we are in the midst of the depths of winter. There is strong impulse to curl up even tighter in our caverns. To complement that, we are also looking toward spring, as we notice a lengthening of the days and the slow return … Continue reading The Depths of Winter
I have long legs and pointed feet,Get two from one when my legs meet.One Two Three - David Adams School aged children love riddles! Especially between the ages of seven and nine. It is such a fun way to build connection and wonder in our children's lives. Did you know solving riddles help support children … Continue reading Clues to Imagination
Spent a day this weekend with friends dipping candles and I created a verse card for the occasion. This is a beautiful verse by Clara B Thurston and the first verse carries a lovely rhythm for children to say while dipping the candles in and out of wax and cool water. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading Candle Verse
Crocus, crocus, waken up! Catch a sunbeam in your cup. Hold it close, let it go. The sun will help it grow and grow. ~Traditional~ A little crocus popped up here,A little crocus popped up there.And before I knew,Not one or two,The crocuses were everywhere!~ Alan Hirsch~ These are sweet little verses to welcome the … Continue reading Crocus Crocus
We took full advantage of the spring like weather this morning and spent a good portion of our time outdoors. My youngest is working on balance as she is growing so quickly that she's become a bit clumsy! Hopping up and down the walkway alternating legs is a perfect way not only to work on … Continue reading MOVING Class Outside!
We are in a measurement block right now, starting with time. I was so impressed they got this bean bag activity after just two tries! When introducing a verse with a movement game we first say the verse, clapping our hands on the beat. Then we learn the movement, and then it all comes together. … Continue reading Thirty Days Hath September – Bean Bag Activity
