“Wouldn’t we all rather our kids be knowledgeable of other cultures and the larger world, so they can think without bias?” Educational diversity, as it turns out, not only helps us shed bias, but makes us all smarter.
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.
When seventh-grader, Maia heard about a writing competition organized by the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia, she jumped at the chance to submit her essay about what makes the Waldorf School of Philadelphia unique and why she is so proud of being a Philly Waldorf student.