 Creating Rhythm, Routine & RitualAt Daily Wonder, we talk a lot about rhythm, routine and ritual. That’s because we know that young children feel a sense of good health when held by boundaries, including the layout of the day, week, and month. Children learn through play and doing until they reach high school, and they need lots of activities that spark their creativity and provide space for wonder. Then, when they know what we expect of them, the children are freed up to be in the moment. After that, it is up to the adults to create boundaries to free the children.
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 Back to School PrepDaily Wonder lesson plans provide the daily, monthly and yearly rhythm of your school year. The educational planning is done, and there is minimal preparation awaiting you, the parent. We all know how hectic the school year can get with all the things that need to happen in one day. The Wonder Squad highly recommends taking the time now to look into your prep needs. You will be so grateful down the road for taking the time now to get organized. Lazy summer days offer leisurely ways to check things off the "back to homeschool to-do list".
Here are our suggestions:
 Waldorf Meal BlessingsWaldorf meal blessings are a beautiful tradition that can help establish a sense of gratitude, mindfulness, rhythm, and ritual during meal times. In Waldorf education, meal blessings are an opportunity to foster a deep sense of thankfulness for food and community. These blessings often involve a simple verse or prayer that expresses gratitude for the food and the efforts of those who prepared it. Modelling gratitude is such a gift we can give our children, and mealtime blessings are a great way to establish the family rhythm and ritual together.
Here are three of our favourite mealtime blessings that we used at our Waldorf school.  What are Nature Tables?Creating a nature table is a marriage of science and art. On the science side, your children will experience hands-on curation of seasonal events. The artistic side allows your child to create an aesthetically pleasing display.
But, what is a Nature Table and why do you see them in most Waldorf classrooms and in the homes of families who value Waldorf education? What purpose do they serve and why should you create one?  When You're the Parent and Teacher of Multiple ChildrenA common question we get is, "how can I possibly homeschool successfully with more than one child?!!!
We at Daily Wonder fully recognize this challenge and are here to encourage you to go for it. We have collected our ideas based on teaching experience and feedback from other DW members. We hope you'll be inspired and encouraged to persevere through the inevitable learning curve. Let us remind you that not only do you need to learn to homeschool for two different grades, but most of you are new to homeschooling entirely and ought to cut yourself some slack. You heard it here; take a deep breath; you've got this! Here are the top 10 suggestions for homeschooling more than one child: Pssst! We now have Kindergarten curriculum which you can find HERE AND we have a mini-course: Learn to Teach Finger Knitting which you can find HERE. The essential elements of a Waldorf Kindergarten are not the specific activities (baking, painting, etc.) but should reflect the underlying philosophy of Waldorf-inspired kindergarten: It's play-based, non-academic, and nature-inspired.
The kindergarten-aged child (and even the 3-4-year-old) learn through imitation, open-ended creative play, movement, music, stories, artistic activities and purposeful work. Your role as the parent is to form the daily and weekly rhythm, create lots of opportunity to learn and play, and build your relationship with your child.  Children thrive in a predictable rhythm and routine. We see their anxiety lessen when they know what to expect. When meals and bedtime happen regularly , it anchors their day. Once established, it is helpful to find other aspects of the day that you can commit to making happen regularly. Homeschool is, of course, a source of rhythm for your child. Although these days, school can be somewhat unpredictable as well, giving us even more reasons to fill moments in your child’s day with heartfelt connection and a sense of calm.
 The Importance of Rhythm and RoutineWhether you welcome routine or resist it, we're here to tell you why you should embrace it.
At Daily Wonder, we talk a lot about rhythm and routine. That’s because we know that young children feel a sense of good health when they are held by boundaries, including the layout of the day, week, month…. Children are meant to learn through play and doing until they reach high school. This means we need to provide them with lots of activities that spark their creativity and provide space for wonder. When they know what is expected of them, children are freed up to be in the moment. It is up to the adults to create the boundaries to free the children. Read more about how to create a rhythm and routine here.  9:00am - Be the Pied Piper--play a song, sing a song... find your beautiful way to begin the morning lesson together
9:00am - 11am - Daily Wonder Morning Lesson 11 - 11:30am - Snack time/fresh air/free play 11:30am - 12:30pm - Options to rotate through on a weekly schedule and based on your home life and needs:
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch time/ outdoor time 1:30pm - Options to rotate through on a weekly schedule and based on your home life and needs
2:30pm - Chores/clean-up time 3pm - Free play You got this! |
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