20Dec
THE SCIENCE BEHIND LIMITING SCREENS
With Winter Break approaching, I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on why we Waldorf Early Childhood teachers discourage media and screens for young children.
09Dec
SPIRAL OF LIGHT
One of the ways Waldorf schools throughout the world remember and cultivate this inner light is through our festivals and celebrations of what it means to be human, to find the courage to overcome our own shadows and those in the world.
26Oct
SLOW FOOD IN A FAST CITY
” The importance of engaging students In a family-style meal experience can set habits that will stay with them for life.” Astrea Ravenstar
08Oct
A MICHAELMAS CELEBRATION
We have the Michaelmas festival in September: the image of Michael is one of hope and courage that helps us remember that when we unite together, we can overcome things that we cannot possibly do on our own.
12Apr
A HUMAN CENTERED EDUCATION IN AN INCREASINGLY DIGITIZED WORLD
At a Community Education event we shared our updated Steiner Slow Tech Media Guidelines chart. We know the value of self-initiated play and the development of real-world, practical skills, the ability to think freely and independently.
01Apr
QUALITY TOOLS IN WOODWORK INSPIRE EXCELLENCE
Having a tool in the woodwork shop that stands above the others inspires and encourages Steiner students.
08Jan
WELCOMING HOPE IN THE NEW YEAR
In our daily lives we can do many things to help the children build courage and face their lives with confidence. A strong and predictable rhythm of the day and the week can lessen the anxiety of what happens next and helps the children self- regulate.
02Nov
THE GIFT OF TIME – MANY YEARS, ONE TEACHER
“Every child has hidden potential. When teachers stay with their students longer, they can see beyond the surface and recognize the brilliance beneath.”
20Apr
2023 Winner of the ESU New York City Branch Shakespeare Competition
Each year a talented group of young Shakespeareans perform at the English Speaking Union New York City Branch Shakespeare Competition. They award a first, second, and third prize for the best presentation of a Shakespeare monologue and sonnet.
15Dec
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIN A RACE?
A distance running race is a unique sport. If you saw the NYC marathon, about 50.000 runners ran the marathon. How many of them are setting a goal to “win” (1st finisher) this race? It may be only 100 of them? Then, what is a goal and purpose for running the race for the rest of the 49.900 runners?
