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The Waldorf method of education is gaining in popularity, but the tuition is expensive. Learn simple, easy ways to provide the benefits of this method to your child at home.

I have exciting news today… I’m happy to announce that I am bringing back the Discovering Waldorf Education series. So many of you have requested its return as it gave us all such a beautiful, every-day, insight into the Waldorf way. The Discovering Waldorf series is a compilation of articles about the Waldorf way of […]

if you consider Montessori and Waldorf philosophies, you’ll notice that they are not just for academics—they actually change your daily life

What is a “Waldorfy” baby toy? To me, a Waldorf toy is made from natural materials, is soothing and simple. Waldorf toys are also open ended, and their own kind of magic. This natural rubber ball is the perfect example. It can be used as a teether. You can put a play silk in it...

All the World All the World follows a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning until night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to the warmth of family connections, to the widest sunset sky....

With all the different educational options available to parents today, it can be difficult to pick the right one for your child. This article will provide parents with information about the main different types of

We've been always admiring the rustic look of Waldorf building blocks, and here is my DIY tutorial on how to build a set of nature blocks for your children.

A question that often comes up when chatting to mamas of little ones is: how do encourage my children to play independently, without constantly entertaining them? Children who play happily for short periods of time, and longer as they grow, enable pockets of “breathing space” for us mamas. Additionally studies repeatedly show that free play builds resilient children who are…

Preview: Find inspiration and ideas in simple activities and crafts for 3 year olds. In a constant search for new developmental activities, I looked for specific crafts for preschoolers. As I found many beautiful craft ideas and beneficial activities, this time I focused on Waldorf inspired crafts. Mostly inspired by the natural materials and

What is a “Waldorfy” baby toy? To me, a Waldorf toy is made from natural materials, is soothing and simple. Waldorf toys are also open ended, and their own kind of magic. This natural rubber ball is the perfect example. It can be used as a teether. You can put a play silk in it...

Nature is such a great inspiration for so many kid's crafts and activities and you can never miss with any of these wonderful Waldorf inspired ideas. To go even further I suggest getting one or more seasonal Waldorf books that will inspire creativity and help your child to connect even more with nature through reading and understanding

This time of year always elicits questions from parents about the use of magical lore in childhood and its benefits and disadvantages. Stories that bring to life Santa Claus, Befana, the Yule Lads, Jia Deng, and so many other mythical beings are told to children throughout the holiday season and muc

These Waldorf inspired DIYs and tutorials are perfect for a summer afternoon. They are great kid projects to create and fabulous to play with after! Love child made toys! #howweelearn #waldorfinspired #waldorf #waldorftoys #diycrafts #diytoys #tutorial #kidsactivities

Today on the Moon Child Blog we are joined by guest poster, artist and Waldorf mother, Jacinthe from @littlehouse_happyfamily. We asked her to share a bit about how she creates a summer infused with Waldorf tradition and we're thrilled with what she had to say. Read about how she establishes a relaxed rythmn that guide

Charlotte has been home with me now for a few weeks and we are slowly finding a rhythm for our small family. Now that she doesn’t have anywhere to be, she wakes up slowly and takes her time h…

Before I had Ocean, I knew that I wanted to take a different type of approach when it came to raising her. I knew I wanted to do a lot of a...

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