Infant & Toddler
If your child is an infant/toddler, and they
are awake, go spend time with them!
If they're sleeping, go take a shower or do something that refreshes and relaxes you.
GET OFF THE COMPUTER.
You don't need a curriculum. Be a happy mom.
Seriously.
Of course, I know some of you are still on the computer, because there are things
you have questions about. First, let me say that you should not become obsessed
with giving your child the perfect start. This is a huge trap that
seems to really swallow people up and folks interested in Waldorf
are particularly susceptible to it. Just be kind to yourself and do your
best.
Having said that, for some tips on childhood development, the home environment, and parenting toddlers,
there are some very good books. Here are a few we recommend:
If you're worried about home environment and suitable toys, you want Toymaking with Children.
If your main concern is on establishing rhythms for your day, complete with songs, verses, and stories, get
Shea Darian's
book and the accompanying CD.
If you want to know about child development, parenting, and
what-do-I-do-with-my-child and can only afford one book to cover from now until
the beginning of school (ages birth to the change of teeth), get Sally Schwizer's book.
It's my favorite new recommendation!
Free Articles on Working with Infants and Toddlers
Check out the articles on Waldorf in the Home (right-hand
column).
Toddler Story Time
I am now offering a Toddler Story Time at my local library with storytelling (not reading
aloud) and a hands-on
activity. Here are some notes:
September 18 - The Little Red Hen
October 2 - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
tactile explorations: cotton balls, pompoms, aluminum foil, dissolving packing peanuts in water,
pipe cleaners, wooden blocks, floam, tissue paper, toilet paper, sandpaper, etc.
October 23 - First Woman and the Strawberry
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