The digital download contains a detailed step-by-step tutorial for making this simple no-stitch storytelling apron as well as my pattern. Storytelling aprons are wonderful tools in Waldorf storytelling that allow us to engage our children at eye level. This particular design was inspired by the fairytale "Hänsel and Gretel" by the brothers Grimm.

I was a Waldorf classroom teacher for many years, starting out as a kindergarten assistant, then a subject teacher, and finally taking on four different grades classes, with whom I journeyed for varying lengths of time. The part of the day I loved best was story time. A hush would fall o

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

One of the hallmarks of Waldorf-inspired homeschooling, especially in kindergarten and the early grades, is storytelling. Storytelling can sound like a lot to take on but with some basic information and a bit of practice (plus a leap of faith!) you’ll start telling stories like a pro in no time. Sto

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

I was a Waldorf classroom teacher for many years, starting out as a kindergarten assistant, then a subject teacher, and finally taking on four different grades classes, with whom I journeyed for varying lengths of time. The part of the day I loved best was story time. A hush would fall o

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

A series that explores the ideas and philosophies behind Waldorf Education… For more information on Waldorf Education, please visit the Discovering Waldorf Series from the Waldorf tab in the Navigation bar. Blessings and magic, Donni Are you interested in a Waldorf-inspired lifestyle? Sign up to receive helpful new Discovering Waldorf articles. Email Address First […]

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

This time of year always elicits questions from parents about the use of magical lore in childhood and its benefits and disadvantages. Stories that bring to life Santa Claus, Befana, the Yule Lads, Jia Deng, and so many other mythical beings are told to children throughout the holiday season and muc

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

I was a Waldorf classroom teacher for many years, starting out as a kindergarten assistant, then a subject teacher, and finally taking on four different grades classes, with whom I journeyed for varying lengths of time. The part of the day I loved best was story time. A hush would fall o

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho

I was a Waldorf classroom teacher for many years, starting out as a kindergarten assistant, then a subject teacher, and finally taking on four different grades classes, with whom I journeyed for varying lengths of time. The part of the day I loved best was story time. A hush would fall o

For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho

I am busy practicing and memorizing the new puppet show for the first playgroup of the new cycle (late winter). I am trying to incorporate the techniques we learned during Devana’s storytelli…

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

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How to write a healing story for your child to help him cope with behavioural challenges, intense change, loss or struggle.

For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t

This web page has been opened to reach out to the world with my writing and documenting the use of stories for healing, ‘stories as medicine’. I am particularly interested in my ‘medicinal’ stories reaching teachers, specialists and parents who work with and care for children with behaviour challenges. Contact:[email protected]

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo

I was a Waldorf classroom teacher for many years, starting out as a kindergarten assistant, then a subject teacher, and finally taking on four different grades classes, with whom I journeyed for varying lengths of time. The part of the day I loved best was story time. A hush would fall o

I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t