I've been doing a lot of writing lately. With writing comes writer's block. In those gaps of time where the words don't flow, I've noticed I've started doodling forms absentmindedly. Form drawing was one of those topics I was late to integrate into my children's education mostly because I didn't have the knowledge or experience. … Continue reading Form Drawing with Imagery
I think if there were to be a mascot for grade one handwork, it would be the humble knitted square. Quick to create and endlessly versatile, that first blessed square to come off those knitting needles is an accomplishment indeed! It is the first big step into the new world of building purposeful skills for … Continue reading The Humble Square
Many parents wonder when a child is ready to move to the work of grade one. A standard goal post for Waldorf schools is that the child has celebrated seven springs/Easters in their lifetime and has started to lose their baby teeth. That means that a child who was born between January and Easter will … Continue reading Readiness: It’s More Than Just Age and Teeth
Painting: Steiner style. It's a mountain many first time Steiner inspired homeschoolers think they are going to die on. If that sounds a bit dramatic, it might be the lingering memories of feeling like I didn't know what the heck I was doing when I first started. There seemed to be so many rules, so … Continue reading The Joys of Painting
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
