We are always looking for new ideas to welcome each season and celebrate in ways that our whole family can participate. This is truly one of those projects. Everyone, both young and old, can share in the fun of creating these felted acorn necklaces. My oldest daughter and I collaborated on these one brisk autumn  read more …

Our family tries – really hard – to get outside every day, even if it’s only for 15 minutes. And I’m not talking about walking to the car! I mean playing and learning outside. We don’t always make it out the door, but that’s our goal, even when the temperature is 20 degrees below zero  read more …

Martinmas is a favorite celebration in our family — full of wonder, ritual, and the beautiful reminder of the inner light within all of us. In the Waldorf tradition, Martinmas is a festival that celebrates empathy and kindness towards others, and the powerful spark of light in our hearts that glows brightly even as the  read more …

Although I think many of us try to live a life of gratitude, it is during this season that thankfulness is most celebrated. This harvest season of bounty, of preparation for the coming winter. As someone who more naturally sees challenges, I have always had to pause an extra moment to seek out the good  read more …

I wanted to create a magical handmade party for my little one’s fourth birthday. I knew that I wanted to incorporate storytelling and infuse wonder and magic to the party. One criteria was to find a way to give out handmade goodies to the children. So I came up with a fairy treasure hunt where  read more …

I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.” – Henry David Thoreau Autumn boldly announces itself in the natural world. The tranquil green palette of summer explodes into vivid hues of red, orange, gold and brown. The beauty and abundance of this  read more …

While we are exploring the world around us all year long, autumn is the season that most obviously carries the notion of “gathering”. We harvest and gather produce and collect wood for the coming cold season; and there is also so much to be found lying on the ground in the garden, park or woods.  read more …

There are many variations on the story of the first Thanksgiving.  The following story is one that was told to me as a little girl in school.  It is a short story, and may not be historically accurate, but it is one that has stayed with me for over 20 years.  It is perfect for  read more …

This set is perfect for use as a demonstration of the story in The First Thanksgiving.  It also would be a great addition to a nature table or centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner. I chose the iconic tipi home for the ease of making it, but you may also choose to use a more historically accurate structure,  read more …

  Celebrating the season’s festivals is one of the most beautiful aspects to Waldorf education, and a favorite with children as well. Here is our collection of the many of the season’s festivals (for 2011), and a few resources to help make each a cherished tradition for years to come. :::::::::::: Autumn Equinox :: September  read more …

I remember reading once that the pale marble statues of ancient Greece were not originally white. Some theorize that they were actually painted all matter of gaudy, loud colors. It wasn’t just the statues; the temples were colorful too. What a wonder it is to imagine the alabaster scenery of ancient Greece in rainbow. I  read more …

It was time to feed our wee one, but there were so many distractions. There were trees blowing in the breeze outside the window, the cat was strolling past and, of course, an older brother was dancing and singing his heart out in the middle of the kitchen floor. Why would a baby pay attention  read more …

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. – Albert Einstein As we move into cooler crisp autumn days we look forward to holidays and festivals awaiting our special attention, one of which is Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is an  read more …