A Photographic Journal of a Day at a Waldorf Playgroup
By Suvenchow
The Waldorf playgroup on Thursdays morning at West Coast Steiner School starts off like this...
A small playground in the school yard
All classroon signs are beautifully handmade or drawn
We are greeted with a different scent every week - lavender, rose, etc...
All toys are made from natural materials such as wood logs, ceramics...
Wooden instruments...
Wool and knitted soft toys...
cloth and handmade dolls...
Parents who attend playgroup are required to bring a piece of fruit each to cut them up and share it during morning tea
Playgroup is not only a place to play, but a place to learn and get lots of cuddles
How cool is this little guy's toenails? LOL
One of our favorite moments of the day, bread making!
Each parent are also given a task to do for the day
It's a tradition to light a candle to give thanks...
Morning tea time outside the class garden. Table and stools all made out of wooden logs. How awesome and nature friendly!
Our share of fruits for morning tea... yums!
Little NAPB enjoying her fruits "kampung" style! ;)
Kids get to take part in daily chores to their interest and abilities
All in all, the Waldorf playgroup is an ideal place for parents to grow along with their children. It's very cosy and family orientated, compared to a Montessori playgroup, where independent play is more encouraged. Waldorf keeps the children's mind opened and promotes willingness to learn through their own initiatives, which is what I'm hoping for Little Miss NAPB. We're already seeing some positive changes in Little Miss NAPB's attitude towards socialising, hopefully she will continue to blossom and flourish as time goes by.