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About Sarah

Sarah is an author, mama to two teenage boys, and Waldorf early childhood educator. She is also the owner of Bella Luna Toys, an online shop offering wooden and natural toys inspired by Waldorf education. She writes about childhood, play, parenting and Waldorf education on her blog, Moon Child.

A Day in the Life of a Waldorf Kindergarten

January 16, 2014 //  by Sarah//  61 Comments

Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys A note from Jamie: While not technically a homeschooling day, this post provides a helpful look into an early childhood Waldorf classroom, which is largely based on a home atmosphere. Many popular homeschooling curricula spring out of this …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: day in the life, waldorf

Homeschooling preschoolers: life is the curriculum

November 2, 2012 //  by Sarah//  66 Comments

Homeschooling Preschoolers: Life Is the Curriculum ~ Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When I am asked by those who are homeschooling preschoolers to recommend a curriculum for their 3- to 6-year olds, I tell them, “Relax! Life is the curriculum for the young child.” Young children …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: early childhood, preschool, waldorf

Waldorf Homeschooling: Learning to Let Go

September 23, 2011 //  by Sarah//  78 Comments

Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child While my two boys, Harper and Will, spent most of their schooling years in a Waldorf school, we spent two years homeschooling. I am a trained Waldorf teacher and prior to this I had been teaching at the Waldorf school that my boys …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: waldorf

When Should My Child Begin Music Lessons?

June 22, 2011 //  by Sarah//  49 Comments

Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child As a Waldorf early childhood teacher, and the mother of two young musicians, I have been asked many times over the years what the ideal age is for a child to begin music lessons. I’ve been asking myself the same question …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: music, waldorf

Waldorf Education: Behind the Silk Curtains

April 13, 2011 //  by Sarah//  19 Comments

Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When one discovers Waldorf education, there can be a wide variety of first impressions. My own introduction was hearing that “the arts are incorporated into every subject.” That resonated with me, and I was eager to learn more. Others may …

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Category: methods & philosophiesTag: waldorf

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