Adults everywhere are weary of the burden that Covid-19 has added to our already full lives, and the sense of constantly unfolding drama it causes. The children, however, remain both aware of everything going on around them and highly impressionable. How do we support healthy child development in age appropriate ways that assure an inclusive, joyful learning environment?
Diversifying Our Curriculum
Rudolf Steiner used an archetypal picture of the developing human being to form the guiding principles of his pedagogical approach. These timeless principles provide a solid foundation for re-envisioning the content of our lessons. Our goal is to include more diverse representation in support of racial justice while enhancing the unique essence that makes Waldorf education so powerful.
A Letter to Parents in a Time of Unrest
Early Childhood teacher, Su Rubinoff writes regularly to the parents in her class. With parents already challenged to provide their children with a sense of safety and stability due to the pandemic, Su wrote to offer support in addressing tensions arising from recent terrible events in Minneapolis and elsewhere.