Each Waldorf birthday celebration is a milestone on a quest and an opportunity to honor the accomplishments we have made so far on our path of life. There are three essential ingredients of a birthday celebration in a Waldorf early childhood classroom.
A child who is knitting a hat or a toy kitten sees their will transformed into art. They see their focused, detailed work turn into something beautiful and purpose filled. They experience how the conceptual becomes concrete. But knitting also teaches more than abstract concept mastery. It also teaches simple and complex mathematics; hand, eye and brain coordination; sensory integration; and resiliency of habit… all while promoting peace of mind.
There’s something for everyone at The Philly Bike Expo and Ode to JoyRide biking events. Make your family a biking family during the last two weekends in October!
The family friendly bike fun begins with The Waldorf School of Philadelphia’s Ode to JoyRide on Oct. 20th — a 9 mile family biking event with a five-and-under special trike ride too. Then keep your bikes ready to roll on downtown for the annual Philly Bike Expo on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27th and 28th.