![]() The dioramas are lined up along the Great Room walls and have been a source of joy for all who behold them. ![]() Anderson's 4th/5th Grade class are worthy of imitation, care-filled, inventive creations that bespeak a touching wonder for the creatures of our continent. Striving to be worthy of imitation applies not only to the adults but our older children as well. Shifting our focus from educating (in the mainstream, academic sense of the word) our young children to educating ourselves (striving to think, feel, and act in a kind, warm, loving way) will allow the child to feel safe and well cared for, to have the confidence to explore the world around him, and to learn through observation and imitation." As parents and caregivers, our thoughts, feelings, and actions all have a tremendous, lasting impact on our children. Ashley elaborates on the above, writing, "This is different from the mainstream approach of 'earlier is best' when it comes to academics. 'The education during these first two-and-a-half years should be confined to the self-education of the adult in charge who should think, feel, and act in a manner which, when perceived by the child, will cause no harm.'" Therefore he regards the self-education of the adult as paramount. The school will endeavor to notice and reward good behavior by praise and positive reinforcement as we believe these actions will enhance cooperation and. Ashley quotes Renate Long-Breipohl who said, "Steiner is emphasizing the moral quality of adults' thoughts and deeds as being the decisive influence on the young child. Ashley insightfully wrote about striving, as adults, to be "worthy of imitation." In her message Ms. rights in one place by perfor ming good deeds else where. baseline, a company cannot compensate for damage caused to human. In last week's letter to the Elderberry Parent Child Circle, Ms. It is the baseline expectation for all companies in all situations. ![]() Dear Members of The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara Community,
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