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The winter mandala, above, is poignant in its simplicity and purity. It reflects the nature of the people who created it on a whim, in...

From my head to my feet, I am the image of God. From my heart to my hands, I feel the breath of God. When I speak with my mouth, I follow...

In the context of the Waldorf approach, reverence is a feeling that we consciously cultivate and deeply touches the soul. It’s a mood...

Our children first encounter Creative Exploration through play. It is how they grow and how they learn about the world. As parents, we...

There is a sweet and gentle evolution toward the relationship between language arising in children and story.  It starts with Mama...

Our children come to us with stars in their eyes; they come to remind us that we are made of far-flung atoms and stardust. The wisdom of...

Festivals are universally-shared celebrations of life, and they are as diverse as the people of our beautiful planet. In celebration of...

Spring has long been tugging at our hearts~ igniting dreams of balmy days in sunshine and fresh breezes that come sweeping us clear of...

This gentle springtime story from Suzanne Down can be told or done as a puppet show for children. Spring Song A long time ago, way up in...

The old hollow tree had fallen to the ground a long time ago, and soft, soft moss had covered it up so well you could hardly see the...

The children of my kindergarten class have loved playing circle games this year. They have played some traditional ones that involve...

It is springtime and the abundance of Mother Earth is arising, sprouting up green and lush. Her seasons of abundance will soon be with...

There was once a little boy who lived in a house surrounded by garden and field. There he spent his days playing and helping his mother...

Whether we are a parent, a childcare provider, or a teacher, our work with children necessarily involves developing ongoing relationships...

In my experiences as an educator, we are all encountering children who are struggling with seemingly basic tasks of the day. 

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, let me suggest that you let today, the day that you read this, and Valentine’s Day itself be...

You may wish to dialogue with the Angel of your child to gain guidance.

This Self & Child Observation and Imagination Exercise is divided into two parts. The first part involves reflection and writing to...

May wisdom shine through me May love glow within me May strength penetrate me That in me might arise  A helper for humanity, A servant of...

Through my own biography, and in particular through an experiment with words, I’ve become convinced of the importance of an intentional, rhy