Dreaming of May Day
In depths of cold and dark, my southern roots start to wither and I begin to daydream of warmer times. May Day is one of those memories...
A Letter from Maeve
Dear Lakeside Friend and Supporter, I hope that you can come to this Saturday’s Spring Fling Fundraiser as it’s going to be a...
Developing Grit in Forest Kindergarten
I have been reading about "grit" in education. In a general sense it would be defined in education as "persevering through hardship and...
Parenting a Toddler: When "No" is Not Enough
Seemingly overnight, I have a toddler. Our sweet, tiny baby girl is suddenly a walking, babbling, laughing, spoon-using, sock-hoarding,...
Why I Moved for Lakeside School
I made the decision to send my son, who I adopted transnationally as a toddler, to Lakeside Forest Kindergarten in Essex, New York, after...
Talk Less! A Waldorf approach to social and emotionally healthy children
Social and emotional development in children seems to be a topic talked about these days. We recently discussed in my training how a...
Stomping out Nature Deficiency Disorder with Muddy Boots at Farm and Forest Camp
At Black Kettle Farm, we have the antidote for Nature Deficiency Disorder – Farm and Forest Summer Camp! Children ages 4 to 9 are...
As the Sprouts Blossom - Day Care at Lakeside School
The children seem to be changing as quickly as the weather! We are now fully settled into our rhythm and the children are breathing fully...
Forest Exploration- Building the Foundations of Thought
“But, what do your kids learn?”………… A question which I have gotten over the years more than once. To answer it would be difficult, for...
Less is More for Young, Creative Minds
On a damp day in mid October, the play yard at Lakeside school is abuzz. As I arrive mid-day, I am greeted by a rosy-cheeked 5 year-old....
