Heartwood Community School

Research Institute for Waldorf Education

A repost:

"The rewards of knitting and crocheting go well beyond reducing stress and anxiety."

The Waldorf School of San Diego

Great strategy!

"I don’t want to go into some deep analysis of the current trend of the hyperactive helicopter parent. But I do know this—when I was looking to be entertained as a kid, my dad had one stock response, and it never, ever changed. It was, “Go outside.”

These two words are the most awesomely powerful words in a parent’s lexicon. And they are in a way a cop-out, too, because they give you a time-out while you rest a minute. Because here’s the other thing about kids needing constant fun, enriching times—this means you have to be involved in providing that. So of course, “Go outside” gives you a breather. But in another, more important way, they are the best words that any kid can hear."

Thank you Association of Waldorf Schools of North America for another great share!

6 Waldorf-Inspired Principles Every Family Should Adopt

parent.co Waldorf is an alternative education system which focuses on the holistic development of a child that every kid can benefit from.

Prince Harry urges young people to put down their mobile phones and warns they affect mental health

telegraph.co.uk Young people should try to take a break from checking their mobile phones to “process their thoughts” instead of rushing through the day, Prince Harry has suggested.

Research Institute for Waldorf Education

“If you only talk about energy efficiency, the conversation stops at solar panels,” he says. “‘Nature-rich’ conjures up the images that we want to work toward.”

The Wonder and Wisdom of Handwork

Working on last minute registrations for our conference/ retreat for handwork teachers. Looking great this year! There could be some more places available. pm me w/ your email if interested - or to be on our mailing list for next year.

17th to 21st July, High Desert in SoCal. Spinning, weaving, dyeing, sewing, curriculum explorations and much more.
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4th annual retreat for handwork teachers in Waldorf-related schools. 7/18 - 7/22 2016

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

"Longitudinal studies of the effects of different kinds of preschool curriculum models debunk the seemingly common-sense notion that “earlier is better” in terms of academic instruction.
Professor emerita Lilian G. Katz also writes in the report that “earlier is better” is not supported in neurological research, which “does not imply that formal academic instruction is the way to optimize early brain development.” http://ow.ly/4vNE30csRxp

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Kids Need Access to Nature for Mental Health

childrenandnature.org The number of studies on the restorative effects of natural environments on children has grown from a handful thirty years ago to more than 500. Richard Louv, a keynote speaker at the Children and Nature Network International Conference in Vancouver from April 18-21, says the studies show that child

Bill Gates reveals the 'safe' minimum age for kids to get a smartphone

tenplay.com.au You know our culture's tech obsession has gone too far, when even the man who created the modern computer industry says we should get our kids offline.

Waldorf Today

In many Muslim cultures, when you want to ask them how they’re doing, you ask: in Arabic, Kayf haal-ik? or, in Persian, Haal-e shomaa chetoreh? How is your haal?
What is this haal that you inquire about? It is the transient state of one’s heart. In reality, we ask, “How is your heart doing at this very moment, at this breath?” When I ask, “How are you?” that is really what I want to know.
I am not asking how many items are on your to-do list, nor asking how many items are in your inbox. I want to know how your heart is doing, at this very moment. Tell me. Tell me your heart is joyous, tell me your heart is aching, tell me your heart is sad, tell me your heart craves a human touch. Examine your own heart, explore your soul, and then tell me something about your heart and your soul.

Research Institute for Waldorf Education

"Not only is it counter-intuitive to make them sit still to recite or memorize, it is detrimental. Pushing academics into kindergarten eliminates a child’s greatest gift for learning — curious, intrinsic motivation — and replaces it with external behavior modification. Take a more traditional story time vs. phonics instruction as an example."

Presented By Pasadena Waldorf School, Altadena

impactflow.com The PWS Parent Enrichment Mandate Group (PEMG) is thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age. SCREENAGERS addresses the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on—depicting teen struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to bes...