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Embracing Rainy Days in Summer

🌧️ Embracing Rainy Days in Summer: A Waldorf-inspired Journey of Play and Wonder 🌧️ In the enchanting realm of childhood, where imagination flourishes and curiosity knows no bounds, rainy days bestow upon us a canvas of endless possibilities. As we...

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The Young Naturalist

naturalist- an expert in or student of natural history. Synonyms- life scientist, wildlife expert, biologist, zoologist, ecologist, environmentalist… Children, given the opportunity, are often intensely interested in nature, how it works, who lives there with them, and how all the...

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It’s Raining, Now What?

Spring is seemingly defined by rain. Add some wind to the mix, and it can be hard to want to spend time outside. Here are a few ideas to get you and your child out in the weather, even if...

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Marking Seasons

Our family has lived in Vermont for over 13 years, and this place is very generous with seasons. January brings intense cold and some snow. With the returning light around Candlemas, the bitter weather abates and the season of snow...

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Six Rules for Game Play

Playing games with your children can be fun; the relaxed time spent focused on a shared activity can be its own reward. Sometimes, you might even have a laugh over the progress of a game or a chat about what...

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5 Factors in Choosing Baby’s First Toys

To tell the truth, babies do not need much—love, a clean body, warmth and nourishing food. Still, we all like to give gifts to welcome new little souls. We like to see babies react to new experiences and we like to...

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Spark Fun With Versatile Playsilks

Whatever the game, children can always find uses for a playsilk. They’ll twist them into royal crowns or wrap them into pirates’ kerchiefs. They can bundle a doll into a carrier or swing one around a shoulder for a cape. They’re...

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