I’ve been on a bit of a classroom management kick these days — probably because I’m back in the classroom and feeling the need to brush up on some old tricks myself! One thing that astonishes me every day is what a difference it makes to approach my students with positivity and enthusiasm. The more […]
AWJ 47 | How to Make Your Waldorf Child a Reader
So much is made of delaying reading instruction until after early childhood, that many parents wonder if it’s okay to follow their child’s interests and begin reading instruction. Other parents wonder if they should push their child, even when they are not demonstrating any interest at age 7 or 8. I have lots of thoughts […]
What I love about my classroom | Waldorf Grade 3
Well, school has officially started! We’ve had one joyful day and, I have to say, it was fantastic seeing my students again! Aren’t those end of summer reunions wonderful?! I just love it when all of the anticipation of the summer prep is over and we finally have our first day back at school. Don’t […]
AWJ 46 | Screen Time Reality Check: How to Make the Right Decision for Your Family
How much screen time is okay? What about educational shows? Is it really that bad? Will the Waldorf police come after me? Making decisions about media use for your children is one of the most charged issues in Waldorf Education. There are so many shoulds that parents can feel completely unsupported in their decisions. That’s […]
4 Record-Keeping Documents Every Waldorf Teacher Should Have in Their Binder
(Okay, my conscience won’t let me continue without a disclaimer about the title of this blog post, specifically the singular noun/plural pronoun. The kids tell me that everyone is okay with using a plural pronoun in place of his/her. I get it — his/her is inconvenient. Language is always evolving, and me along with it. […]
AWJ 45 | Waldorf Classroom Management Bootcamp: Manage Your Class and Your Mind
Classroom management is a topic that isn’t talked about enough in our Waldorf teacher training institutions. My teachers said that every situation was so unique, it was difficult to come up with blanket recommendations and practices. But there are things we can do. And cultivating that idyllic, beautiful Waldorf classroom takes some work. Sign up […]
