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Celebrating Advent with Children: Waldorf Traditions
Sarah Baldwin, a Waldorf teacher and president of Bella Luna Toys, discusses the season of Advent (the four weeks leading up to Christmas) and how it can be observed as a season of reflection and anticipation by all families, regardless of faith. In this video, Sarah gives several ideas for celebrating Advent with children including an Advent Calendar, Advent Wreath, Advent Spiral and more.
Items mentioned in this video:
Advent Calendars
www.bellalunatoys.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=advent+calendars
Candle Holder for Advent Wreath
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/advent-ring-candle-holder-advent-wreath
Candles for Advent Wreath
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/advent-ring-candle-holder-advent-wreath
Grimm's Wooden Advent Spiral
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/grimms-spiel-holz-wooden-advent-spiral
Brass Candle Holders for Advent Spiral
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/birthday-rings-brass-candle-holders
Beeswax Candles for Advent Spiral
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/waldorf-birthday-ring-beeswax-candles?_pos=25&_sid=64086e69d&_ss=r
Advent and Christmas Stories (Book)
www.bellalunatoys.com/products/advent-christmas-stories-verses-songs-waldorf
VERSE FOR LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH
The first light of advent is the light of stones, the light that shines in crystals, in seashells, and in bones.
The second light of advent is the light of plants, plants that reach up to the sun, and in the breezes, dance.
The third light of advent is the light of beasts. It shines in the greatest and it shines in the least.
The fourth light of advent is the light of humankind, the light of love, the light of thought, to give and to understand.
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The Best Natural Toys: Holiday Gift Ideas 2022
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Sarah Baldwin, an experienced Waldorf teacher and President of Bella Luna Toys, shares her favorite gift ideas for Christmas, Chanukah, and other holidays. Included are gift ideas with natural and wooden toys for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, grade schoolers and 'tweens! Here are links to the toys featured in the video: BABIES (Ages 0 to 12 months) HABA Magica Wooden Beads Clutching Toy www.b...
A Parent's Guide to the Tooth Fairy: Why Kids Need to Believe in Magic
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SPOILER ALERT: FOR PARENTS ONLY In today's "Sunday with Sarah," Waldorf educator Sarah Baldwin addresses the question of whether parents are "lying" to their children when we allow children to believe in the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus, and she gives tips on how to make visits from the Tooth Fairy more magical when a child loses a tooth!
Children and Nature: Why Kids Need to Play Outdoors
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Waldorf teacher Sarah Baldwin discusses the importance of outdoor play for children, and the importance of avoiding "nature deficit disorder" with kids on this month's @SundaywithSarah . Sarah offers tips on helping children connect with nature, even if you live in a city.
Preparing Your Child for the First Day of School
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Whether your child is getting ready for the first day of preschool, kindergarten or grade school, Waldorf educator Sarah Baldwin has tips for parents on how to prepare your child and how to make saying goodbye on that milestone day easier! Tips include visiting your child's classroom and meeting the teacher before the first day, getting ready the night before, and relieving your child's anxiety...
20 Years of Toys: Happy Birthday, Bella Luna Toys!
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Sarah Baldwin, Waldorf teacher and president of Bella Luna Toys, announces the 20th anniversary of the founding of Bella Luna Toys and shares the history of the company. Bella Luna Toys was one of the first sources online offering families a curated collection of the best wooden and natural toys, as well as crafts and art supplies, inspired by Waldorf education. Celebrate our 20th birthday with...
Sarah Baldwin from Bella Luna Toys is Back with a new "Sunday with Sarah!"
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Hello again! After a long absence (more than two years) from my "Sunday with Sarah" channel, I am back with an all new video for you, and to assure you that I am alive and well. There have been lots of changes over the last two years both in my personal life and at Bella Luna Toys and I'm here today to fill you in on all that has been going on. I am SO EXCITED to back and look forward to reconn...
When To Stop Breastfeeding | Waldorf Philosophy on Breastfeeding and Weaning
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When To Stop Breastfeeding | Waldorf Philosophy on Breastfeeding and Weaning | Rudolf Steiner on Breastfeeding When is the best time to stop breastfeeding your child? Is it true that Rudolf Steiner advocated weaning before a child was a year old? Today I'm here to sort fact from fiction and give you my thoughts (and some statistics!) on breastfeeding and weaning. Thank you to viewer Silvia for ...
Best Books for Parents | Books Every Parent Should Own
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Best Books for Parents and Teachers | Books Every Parent Should Own | Best Books for New Parents Hello friends! Welcome to another Sunday with Sarah. I'm frequently asked for book recommendations from parents. Not books for their children, but books for themselves! In this week's episode, I've compiled my top recommendations for the best parenting books. These books cover a wide range of age gr...
How to Make a Valentine's Day Felt Woven Basket
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Hello, friends! Happy Sunday. Today I'm here to share another DIY craft tutorial. In this how-to video, you'll learn how to make an adorable heart-shaped basket from woven felt sheets. This is a great homemade gift for a child or special someone on Valentine's Day! For this project, you will need: - Two sheets of colored wool felt: www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/all/products/wool-felt-sheets...
Are We Sending Kids to School Too Early?
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Hello, friends! Welcome to another “Sunday with Sarah.” Many of the theories of Rudolph Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, were formulated without the sophisticated scientific methodology we can employ today. However, modern research continues to validate the developmental philosophy which Waldorf educators have advocated for a hundred years! Today I’m here to share with you an interest...
My Son's Top Five Favorite Toys
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Happy Sunday, friends. On this episode of "Sunday with Sarah," I'd like to introduce you to a special guest: my son, Harper! Harper was Waldorf educated from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and I invited him to share with you his favorite toys from childhood. Some of them even surprised his own mother! I hope you enjoy hearing from Harper. I'll be back with you next time! In the meantime...
Sarah's Favorite Stocking Stuffers | Ideas for Creating the Perfect Christmas Stocking
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Hello friends! Welcome to another “Sunday with Sarah.” As the holidays approach and everyone busies themselves with Christmas preparations, it can be very easy to overlook stocking stuffers until it’s too late. As a parent, I often waited until the last minute to buy toys and treats for stockings and found myself left with lots of readily-available junk that simply ended up in a landfill by New...
Celebrating St. Nicholas Day
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Many Waldorf schools celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6. The holiday, often practiced in European homes, honors the generous Saint who became the inspiration for our modern Santa Claus. I really love St. Nicholas Day because it encourages generosity without becoming a commercial extravaganza! In this week's "Sunday with Sarah," I'll tell you all about Saint Nicholas and how his day is cel...
How to Raise Grateful Kids: Start a Family Gratitude Jar
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It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so I thought it would be a great time to write about the topic of gratitude. Gratitude is such an important thing to cultivate in young children from an early age. Many studies show that by practicing gratitude, we become happier human beings. We achieve this when we focus on all of the blessings and positive things in our lives, not al...
How to Make a Colorful Candle Lantern | Martinmas Lantern Walk
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How to Make a Colorful Candle Lantern | Martinmas Lantern Walk
How to Make Felted Soap | DIY Tutorial
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How to Make Felted Soap | DIY Tutorial
How to Discipline Your Child: Keys to Positive Parenting
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How to Discipline Your Child: Keys to Positive Parenting
The Power of Naps
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The Power of Naps
Music Lessons & Kids | When Should Children Learn to Play an Instrument?
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Music Lessons & Kids | When Should Children Learn to Play an Instrument?
Q & A: The Pentatonic Scale & the Mood of the Fifth
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Q & A: The Pentatonic Scale & the Mood of the Fifth
Viewer Q & A: Travel Rhythm and Art Supply Storage
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Viewer Q & A: Travel Rhythm and Art Supply Storage
Fairy Tales: Disney vs. Grimm's
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Fairy Tales: Disney vs. Grimm's
My Favorite Travel Toys | Best On-The-Go Toys to Keep Kids Engaged
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My Favorite Travel Toys | Best On-The-Go Toys to Keep Kids Engaged
5 Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Kids
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5 Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Kids
Q & A: How Many Toys? | Toy Talk Part II
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Q & A: How Many Toys? | Toy Talk Part II
Waldorf Wet-On-Wet Watercolor Painting
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Waldorf Wet-On-Wet Watercolor Painting
Four-Finger Knitting Tutorial
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Four-Finger Knitting Tutorial
Finger Knitting with Children
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Finger Knitting with Children
Q & A: Healthy Habits
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Q & A: Healthy Habits

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  • @Adelyna_
    @Adelyna_ 5 днів тому

    It's so funny how people really belive that Wadorf is a cult. It is most certainly not:D I just graduated high school after 13 years in Waldorf and I can confidently say that it was the best thing that could have happend to me. Please put your kid into a Waldorf school, if you can!

  • @sophiahernando2303
    @sophiahernando2303 10 днів тому

    Another great stories for children are aesop's fables

  • @Axoleia
    @Axoleia 13 днів тому

    Waldorf is not a cult but a lot of iffy verses and activities.

  • @robinwittenberg3136
    @robinwittenberg3136 17 днів тому

    How can you go in the opposite direction with the same chain?

  • @Urstitchgirl149
    @Urstitchgirl149 24 дні тому

    My daughter is autistic and she loved this!

  • @douglasferguson3609
    @douglasferguson3609 Місяць тому

    My kids say you’re awesome! ☺️

  • @aw9522
    @aw9522 Місяць тому

    Age 3 is too old and creepy.

  • @lianelevy7888
    @lianelevy7888 Місяць тому

    It is a weekly practice for Jews. It's called Shabbat!

  • @minhthunhi
    @minhthunhi Місяць тому

    Hello Sarah, We are from Vietnam. My son is 7.5 years old. We raise him from kindergarten to grade 2 at Waldorf Steiner schools in Vietnam. Our mistake is that we shared too much fear during the COVID pandemic with our son, now I watched your video and regret of the mistake we made and don’t want to repeat it. For this summer vacation, we planed to travel to Mongolia but the costs is about 5,000$. We still can afford that but I fear of the uncertain economic conditions in near future and want to save that money for the rainy days ahead. However, we already discussed about the vacation with our son so I’m now torn between going ahead with the trip or change to a cheaper vacation without transferring too much fear to our son. Could you please share some thoughts and give some advice? Thank you very much.

  • @Time_to_Beardown
    @Time_to_Beardown Місяць тому

    My last name is Ostheimer

  • @bhupindersingh6028
    @bhupindersingh6028 2 місяці тому

    What this toy call ?

  • @alitech759
    @alitech759 2 місяці тому

  • @nahvyin44
    @nahvyin44 2 місяці тому

    We just live a lifestyle of non possession, "freeganism" and ",minimalism" too. So most of the things we have are temporarily "ours" to use and to pass along. So it wont be unusual for a toy to come in one day and leave the next. Its not a lack of valueing the item but a deeper sense of appreciation because of the value of sharing. We have certain things we are more attatched to for different reasons and thats okay, we may hang onto them longer as they seeve their purpose, and we can keep certain things to pass down in the immediate family if they hold that importance to us, but we like to keep the cycle of "stuff" moving. We get to experience lifes abundance that way. The things that serve their purpose and have their place are the only things we need until we dont anymore. If someone gives us a thing we didnt ask for, we discuss the reasoning behind our decision with what to do with it and collaborate on our decision taking into consideration our understood and agreed upon values.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 місяці тому

    SUGGESTION: TONKA TOYS. WOODEN LINE.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 місяці тому

    I LOVE WOODEN TOYS!!! THEY ARE A WORK OF ART!!!!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 місяці тому

    SUGGESTION: MORE WOODEN TOYS IN THE MARKET PLACE.

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 місяці тому

    GREAT VIDEO SARAH!!! I AGREE WITH YOU 100%!!!!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman1546 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @SaundraH1485
    @SaundraH1485 2 місяці тому

    omg I'm in tears, I'm a grandmother of a 6yr he turned 6 Jan 3, 24, he is small for his age, he still wears 4t in clothes, he is very smart and uses big words for his age that his 8 yr sister doesn't use, super sweet and still has a little babyish to him, if that makes sense, His Kindergarten teacher has written a letter stating she feels he needs to be retained because he's just not ready, we had a parent teacher meeting she went over with me what he was weak in, i told her give me all the info i can possibly get to work with him during the summer and then we can have him retested just before school resumes to see where he stands at that point, And after listing to Ms. Sarah it makes sense, she is absolutely right, I will work with him throughout the summer but i think he needs to be retained, His sister was the same, she was retained she is passing to 2nd now and she is doing great in reading math writing etc., she was helping her brother at the table to night how to do his math work, I told her i was so proud of her, i have a treasure box i fixed up for them , they get to pick from after completing their homework, and they love it.

  • @edacakir5482
    @edacakir5482 2 місяці тому

    Hi Sarah, I love this video! I am a Muslim and I think you may be very surprised to find out that this concept is part of our tradition in education for children. There is a famous saying attributed to Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, that forms the foundation for the suggested approach, which says: “Play with them for the first seven years of their life; then teach them for the next seven years; then advise them for the next seven years and after that.”

  • @Activation1111
    @Activation1111 2 місяці тому

    What you thoughts or differences between Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilla

  • @Activation1111
    @Activation1111 2 місяці тому

    Very interesting. Especially the statement about using the words work or play. But Work is a job. Although there are other benefits to having a job other than getting paid. Bottom line The word work implies labor & responsibilities. Which has a psychological effect on us adults. But if a children is conditioned to see work as play,, or if they’re trying to motivate the child to believe or think that works should be play. That’s interesting as well. But it also can be kind of manipulative. To suddenly or subconsciously condition the child to be a good laborer. If the child grows up to be an adult,, and he does not enjoy his work,, he or shy might not be happy. When they discovered that there is no play in the work that they are doing. Because in their minds after years of conditioning,, to them there should be no difference between work and play. Or everything is work and play. I could be stretching it there. It is rare that people would associate work,, with play or fun. For me personally,, I think there should be a difference between work and play. There can be work that is fun and playful. But more often than not,, work is not fun. But there is play is more closely associated with fun. No one plays,, without the intent of fun. So I personally would choose the word play.

  • @aminaabdi3233
    @aminaabdi3233 3 місяці тому

    Let's go to first grade now I'm not waiting he he he😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 he he he he he he again he he he he he he he he he he he he again he he he then

  • @aminaabdi3233
    @aminaabdi3233 3 місяці тому

    I'm going to first grade October10😂❤😂❤😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤❤😂🎉❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂

  • @danielalondongirl933
    @danielalondongirl933 3 місяці тому

    Shame we couldnt see what you were painting

  • @user-nu7xx7pc1d
    @user-nu7xx7pc1d 3 місяці тому

    great cult!

  • @michaelmaden514
    @michaelmaden514 3 місяці тому

    I remember my kindergarten teacher making this. It was good.

  • @MoodyToast
    @MoodyToast 3 місяці тому

    A rope belt or headband would be a great to make!🎉thank you

  • @giselleless
    @giselleless 3 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @alijanakrzan1481
    @alijanakrzan1481 3 місяці тому

    Hardly wait for the next video♥️

  • @ratherboutside2
    @ratherboutside2 4 місяці тому

    My children attended a Waldorf school for four years. I pulled them after I took a parent course on Anthroposophy. I am super open-minded but I just couldn’t get past my gut instinct that my children were being indoctrinated into a cult of occultism, under the guise of a crunchy education. That’s saying a lot considering I study the occult but I do so from a scientific frame of mind. I want to understand the origins of religion, myth and legend. The Waldorf School touches on all of these archetypes. I’m okay with that. I found the teachers to be odd, I’m not gonna lie. It made me so uneasy.

  • @knightsintodreams
    @knightsintodreams 4 місяці тому

    I love your channel. My daughter is only six months old but I’m eager to incorporate thoughtfulness and love into her childhood. I was introduced to Waldorf concepts through Bella Luna, and I found this channel. Thank you for your songs, art, and insight that you’re putting into the world 🙏🏻

  • @terahgilroy4604
    @terahgilroy4604 4 місяці тому

    Any luck finding a good Gluten Free Bread recipe Yet?

  • @stephthestar90
    @stephthestar90 4 місяці тому

    My parents considered sending me to a Waldorf school at one point. From what I know about them they seem a bit 'woo' and new age to me. The curriculum also seems to be very art and craft based. Might be ok for kindergarten and younger children but how well do they prepare kids for life? Do they prepare kids well for going on to higher education/employment and do they encourage it? Would someone who went to a Waldorf school be able to go to university and cope with the workload and academic environment? Would they have important skills such as computer literacy (as important as reading and writing now, you can't even get a basic job without IT skills)?

  • @LizBonney
    @LizBonney 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much this is perfect : )

  • @hollywineera6145
    @hollywineera6145 4 місяці тому

    you are so beautiful

  • @theamberrealm3609
    @theamberrealm3609 4 місяці тому

    I went from age 7 to 9 years old and never was able to fit in to the mainstream..normal schools were more like a cult to me.

  • @mariannaarie
    @mariannaarie 5 місяців тому

    Did Bella Luna Toys stop selling the tooth fairy box? 😢 We have the pink one, unfortunately in our recent move it fell and broke and 3 pieces are missing.

  • @nataliewagner996
    @nataliewagner996 5 місяців тому

    Which copy or version of the Grimms fairy tales would you recommend purchasing to read to the children?

  • @annajva8885
    @annajva8885 5 місяців тому

    So this is going to be a loooong read, but consider it a story told lol. So over the years, I have developed a whole lore-ful world, where the main character is a hedgehog who lives in a forest and loves chamomile tea. It all started one night before I had kids, when my husband was having trouble falling asleep and I said, hey let me tell you a really boring story and you'll pass right out. And I started making up this really mundane, detail-filled story about a hedgehog. The experiment was successful, and as a result I had created this hedgehog's entire home in vivid detail. Now that I have kids, I tell my eldest hedgehog stories that are made up on the spot but it's easy because there's already so much lore I can lean on. She asks for hedgehog stories daily and sometimes we do two or three in a day. As the lore builds, the stories get easier and easier to come up with, and sometimes they're based in something she's going through or just her day, as you mentioned in the video, and sometimes it's something that's unrelated but fun for me to imagine. It's such a fun and joyful tradition now, and we have so much fun with it. She's gone and expanded the hedgehogverse with her own hedgehog, and sometimes asks if she can tell me a story from HER hedgehog world. It's had a profound effect on her ability to tell stories. Not just these, but her recollection of what happened at daycare, for example, or her wonderings about the future are told in such fantastic, articulate ways. Storytelling is really magical

  • @samanthabustos1981
    @samanthabustos1981 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. Its exactly what I needed to hear. I have 3 year old twin boys who started PreK 3 in US, to be exact Texas. One has done great, the other not so great. The problem child refuses to follow instructions at times, sit on the carpet, get in line, etc. On his assessments he does great, he knows his numbers, letters, colors, etc. But he loves to explore and play. He's not the sitting type of kid. I was called today to pick him up due to bad behavior in line. I was very upset that I withdrew him from school. I was more upset, that I withdrew the twin even though he's doing good. But after listening to this video I realized that I was hurting my child so much by pressuring him to do as good as his twin and to make him love school. I felt into the pressure of society to have kids in school so early and to expect all kids to be well behaved and not play when they want to play. I was making my son miserable. I know that I'm making the right choice of letting them stay home and play without strict rules as long as they can. Thank you for the video.

  • @rachaelbarr3735
    @rachaelbarr3735 5 місяців тому

    Hello, Sarah. I was browsing through tutorials for felted hearts (yours is nicely done, btw) and felt dejavue... I was sure I had "been" in this kitchen before! I wondered if it were in Maine and if you had a son named Harper? I had only seen his mom once in a video, but her kitchen many times! I could not easily find the one video with her/you, but felt more confident of finding the/your kitchen. Reviewing an old favorite (the eggplant video), it was confirmed - I HAD "been" in this kitchen before! Just made me smile (in part, to know I wasn't crazy!). Thanks for sharing your talents, your son and DIL, and your kitchen. Blessings!

  • @kellyarmstrong-towns8319
    @kellyarmstrong-towns8319 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Sarah! My daughter just lost her first tooth, and I was searching through all my Waldorf books for what to do, and what this transition meant. Now I have a clear idea and plan. I cannot wait to start our tooth fairy book. Thank Thank Thank you for guiding our family through so many transitions.

  • @user-pn8qj1wo8i
    @user-pn8qj1wo8i 6 місяців тому

    Hello Sarah! I just love your videos!!! Thank you so much for sharing all your stories and songs. As a recent Waldorf English teacher in a Waldorf school in France, I truly treasure your content! Any trip planned in Europe soon? :)

  • @LilaNaghdi-xu7zq
    @LilaNaghdi-xu7zq 6 місяців тому

    I thank you a lot for sharing your knowledge with us. So intrested in kindergarten job,and this video was so useful, I'm waiting for more from you madam⚘⚘.

  • @karinababy6557
    @karinababy6557 6 місяців тому

    Would you recommend outdoor daycares that are 80 percent outdoors? I agree its important and vital for their mental health and physical as well. But im concerned about too much outdoor for toddlers

  • @TrueBlueAustralian
    @TrueBlueAustralian 6 місяців тому

    Hello Sarah, Great videos you have, Thanks for all the information. I went to a Steiner school in Sydney Australia, I remember in the mornings we would stand at our desks with our hands across our chest and stand silently for a minute or two, i think to calm everyone down and get ready to learn. But i remember that they used to have like a poem or something that we would say during these minutes, do you know what that poem or saying would be? Also how come Eurythmy is never really talked about in videos or information for parents? Thanks keep up the great videos.

  • @ohdehhan
    @ohdehhan 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @elhatarolodohod2040
    @elhatarolodohod2040 6 місяців тому

    For whatever reason I am looking for videos, that are dissing waldorf schools. 😏

  • @louisenaude4467
    @louisenaude4467 7 місяців тому

    I love your voice. And all the insights, I didn't realize I was a Waldorf mom😂