Waldorf inspirations Archives ~ Page 21 of 83 ~ Happy Whimsical Hearts

Ruby starts school

Ruby has started preschool and she has taken a piece of my heart.

Three days a week my little girl goes to our beautiful and nurturing Waldorf school. And really there is no place I’d rather her be, starting her school journey.

She goes to a newly built and inspiring Waldorf kindergarten.

{I must take the camera one day so I can share glimpses of its beauty}

From walking her brother to and from kindergarten for two years, she knows her lovely teacher and assistant

{I adore that families stay with the same teachers where possible ~ it fosters a deeper connection between home and school life}

On her first day, she was so very excited. She was dressed, bag packed, with fruit and salad vegetable ready for the sharing bowl. When we arrived she happily placed her gumboots and jacket. Her bag and her hat. Changed into her indoor slippers, ready for play.

We said our goodbyes, bestowing loving kisses and hugs. Her brave little face looked up at me.

It wasn’t until we had gone that her little face crumbled and tears ran freely.

Oh my heart when I found out at the end of the day.

We have shared many a cuddle and talk since. Talking about how it is okay to miss each other. And during one of our talks, I realised she needed more.

So warming my hands, I placed them above my heart and took a piece for her.

I placed my warm, heart filled hands over her heart and told her she would always have my love. And a piece of my heart.

Since that day she has embraced her school days. Because, as she says, from my mama magic she has a piece of my heart.

Oh she makes my heart melt. This girl of mine

Blessings, Kelly

February 15, 2016 by Kelly

Preparing for playgroup

I always get a little anxious just before our Waldorf inspired playgroup kicks off again.

Getting organised seems to help. Making sure I have all the things I need. Writing lists of anything that needs doing (like changing the angle of the slide! Remembering to give Wookie dog a little morning outing down the side of the house).

Making sure I have the bowls, cups, chopping boards at the ready. Checking I have enough spelt flour, honey, olive oil…

Do I have a good variety of tea for different tastes? {I adore this Chai}

Is the house tidy and ready for visitors? Will people feel comfortable? {I thank my mum for my good dose of house pride, not a bad thing *wink*}

What will we sing? Does our wonderful storyteller need any props for our story? Little animals, trees or the like.

Then I like to ponder about the families that are coming to join us.

Will this be their first experience of a Waldorf inspired playgroup? Or have they been to others? How old are the children and how many will be joining us?

I like to mediate on how I would like the morning to go. How I would like to create a warm and nurturing space. Where mums can connect, while watching and guiding their little ones.

And then the morning happens.

And at the end, as everyone leaves I take a deep breath and think well that was lovely before I tidy away the bowls, the cups, the chopping boards… *smile*

Blessings, Kelly

February 8, 2016 by Kelly