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This is an interesting concept. I'm just start...

2012-01-22T22:50:46.595-05:00

This is an interesting concept. I'm just starting the journey of teaching my little one, so I'll try to see if we can turn segments of our day into circle events.

Thank you for this article Lisa. Two questions fo...

2012-01-19T15:06:33.363-05:00

Thank you for this article Lisa.

Two questions for you please...

- what do you think of children using musical instruments (shakers, clap sticks, drums) during circle time; and

- are there songs that you sing to quieten children to prepare them for the end of the circle?

Narelle xox

Lisa, Thank you so much for this very thorou...

2012-01-19T13:13:43.845-05:00

Lisa,
Thank you so much for this very thorough discussion of circle time, really the most helpful discussion in one spot I've seen -- even in books about Circle Time. Some great ideas for me to think about.
My daughter (just turned 4) *loves* circle, she loved it at 3, too, with just the two of us - she loves dancing and singing. I have the best luck with Movement

This is lovely, Lisa - thanks! Maybe you want to ...

2012-01-19T05:04:37.838-05:00

This is lovely, Lisa - thanks! Maybe you want to make a video for us to see a good Circle :P You could make it for-pay - there isn't anything like that available as far as I know, and Circle remains one of the most elusive pieces of Waldorf homeschooling, even though it's part of every day for many years!