Educationing with Toys

The philosophy of Waldorf education goes beyond the classroom walls and into the everyday lives of children. A big part of their lives revolves around the toys and activities with which they play. Waldorf toys, also called Waldorf-inspired toys, encourage an approach to education and play that stimulates activity, imagination, and creativity.
Rudolf Steiner’s Philosophy: Brief [...]

For most 5 year olds this is the age when formal education begins. Many start learning in a classroom environment for the first, which can be scary for many children. Up until this point many children have spent most of their time with their parents and not a complete stranger for the day. This is [...]