http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog A Cozy Corner of the Internet for Waldorf-Inspired Homeschoolers Sat, 12 May 2012 19:12:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Taking a cue from the wonderful Soulemama, Fridays (or thereabouts) consist of a single photo, no words, capturing a moment of time during our week. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2012/05/12/cottage-moment-13/ Taking a cue from the wonderful Soulemama, Fridays consist of a single photo, no words, capturing a moment of time during our week. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2012/04/14/cottage-moment-12/ I don't consider myself particularly crafty so when a friend of mine asked me to do up some badges for the "little naturalist" programme she is starting, I was rather shaking in my shoes!!! Since her programme is essentially a Waldorf Boy Scouts, I thought needle felting would be just the ... http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2012/04/04/waldorf-badges/ Bug likes her ballet class, but she loves her highland dance class. Today she had her first dance exam - and I had my first go at putting her hair in a bun. Luckily her teacher took over as it was a bit of a disaster. Her studio ... http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2012/03/30/first-dance-exam/ We had a lovely family celebration last night and today she has a friend over to play. A nice quiet birthday this year! Happy Birthday to my little girl who is growing up way too quickly! Enjoying the journey, Amanda - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2012/03/30/bug-turns-6/ The last two years we have picked up a butterfly rearing kit from the local butterfly conservatory.  The activity is popular amongst local homeschoolers and classroom teachers. Last year, all but one of our caterpillars died.  The one that did survive fell as he came out of the chrysalis and had ... http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2011/10/06/monarch-butterfly-farming/ Even Missy gets in on the school day with some suggestions from Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready. The kids helped her build this, Missy's specialty is knocking it down. Enjoying the journey, Amanda http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2011/10/04/little-learner/ A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from our week a la SouleMama. http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2011/09/30/cottage-moment-11/ What a great start to the new year.  We seem to have a handle on our rhythm and Missy just fits right in. I've started using a block format to our day.  We get up, have circle time, brekkie, language arts and then snack / free time.  Then we have a ... http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2011/09/28/start-of-school/ My daughter is not one to sit and listen to a book. My son, however, is. So, its a real push and pull. Ive finally just given in to the whole circus. I read to Fuss whilst Bug flings herself around the room at breakneck speed, ... http://plattdiscoverycottage.com/blog/2011/01/28/thank-you-isabel-wyatt/