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We have a lovely give away for you this month from Stophen Spitalny, Waldorf early childhood teacher, musician and author. To the readers of The Wonder of Childhood, Stephen is offering a copy of his book Connecting with Young Children: Educating the Will.

In the words of Lisa Boisvert Mackenzie, the Wonder of Childhood [...]

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October Sponsors

On October 1, 2011 By

Hello October!

A warm welcome to our newest Sponsors here on The Wonder of Childhood and a welcome back to our old ones.

Balance in Childhood and Adolescence :: Practice of Connie Helms, Extra Lesson Teacher and more,  devoted to helping children and adults overcome learning and behavior challenges

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Monthly Guides are back!

In the words of Lisa Boisvert Mackenzie:

“I am so very excited to share with you the news of the return of the Celebrating the Rhythm of Life in Caring for Children through the Year materials.  The new format retains all of the elements you love with some expansion in a few areas. [...]

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Celebrate Blueberries!

On July 28, 2011 By

Ah, the mere thought of blueberries makes me pucker.These small dusky globes that grow so close to the ground pack a punch of flavor. The big Jersey berries full of sweetness and moisture, how they pop with goodness!

We are blessed with blueberry season unfurling right now.

This passion for blueberries has inspired me [...]

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What is Sparkle Stories?

Sparkle Stories is a new site with audio stories for children ages 3 to 10. We offer 4 delightful story series: stories about fairy magic in So Many Fairies, animal adventures in Junkyard Tales, as well as tales of the day-to-day explorations of the much-adored Martin [...]

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I am so very excited and honored to bring you this interview with Lynn Jericho. Lynn’s work is so powerful, healing and transformative. Lynn works out of Anthropsophy and brings  such a dynamic and fertile living element to ideas and phrases bantered about and read in texts. She brings it to life ~ [...]

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Summer Solstice

On June 27, 2011 By

 

Dear Readers,

In the anthroposphical year, we are in Saint John’s Tide or the time of Summer Solstice.

To celebrate, Christine Natale shares with us another of her beautiful fairy stories The Return of the Sun King in celebration of Mid-summer or Saint John’s tide.

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There has been a buzz around the internet community  on the question of boys: boys in the classroom, boys and movement, boys and energy. Today,  I am excited to bring you an Interview and give away with Janet Allison. Janet is the author of Boys Alive! Bring Out Their Best as well as an [...]

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I am very, very honored to introduce to you Eugene Schwartz, a longtime Waldorf teacher, Waldorf Teacher trainer, well known speaker, published author and parent,  as well as our Curriculum Through the Years columnist.

In the summertime Mr.  Schwartz offers Summer [...]

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Peas if You Please

On June 17, 2011 By

 

 

Fresh peas are in season here in Vermont, crisp and sweet.

In honor of the sweet pea, we bring you a little finger play and a recipe for fresh pea and lettuce soup.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa

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