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Green Your Halloween with Natural Costumes

Join me on my first television appearance as the owner of Bella Luna Toys!

In this segment for the evening news magazine “207” in Portland, Maine, I share ideas for alternative costumes for Halloween. Instead of spending money on a mass-produced costume that will be worn once and end up in a landfill, consider instead making or buying a quality handmade costume that will last for years, and be enjoyed year-round for fun dress-up play.

Halloween can be frightening for preschoolers, so rather than monsters, goblins, and ghouls, here are some ideas for classic fantasy characters from literature and fairy tales that will engage a young child’s imagination.

And remember that dress-up play has many developmental benefits (the subject of my next blog post), and is not just for Halloween. A dress-up corner or basket of costumes should be part of every preschool classroom and every child’s play room.

Here are the costumes and products featured on the show:

Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy, and NATURAL Halloween!

What will your child be for Halloween this year? Leave a comment and let me know!

October 16, 2016 by Sarah Baldwin

Archives, bella luna toys, Childhood, Education, Homeschooling, Parenting, Play, Reading, Rhythm, Sarah's Silks, Storytelling, Sunday With Sarah, Waldorf Education, Waldorf Homeschooling, Waldorf Toys

Sunday With Sarah LIVE

Sarah Baldwin, M.S.Ed., Waldorf teacher, author, and owner of Bella Luna Toys, answers viewers’ questions on:

Boys and Gun Play
Waldorf Education
Learning to Read
Resources for Puppet Plays
Parenting

and more in this one-hour Facebook Live event (recorded July 31, 2016).

Note: The Sarah’s Silks giveaway mentioned in the video has ended.

0:00 Welcome and Introduction

0:45 Be sure to Like Bella Luna Toys on Facebook. Then hover on the “Liked” button and choose “See First” to be sure not to miss my posts.

3:24 Boys and Gun Play

14:56 Is a Waldorf school appropriate for a child on the autism spectrum?

18:32 What is the difference between Waldorf education and Montessori education?

25:48 How do I respond to a four-year-old who is showing an interest in letters and reading?

31:19 How can I incorporate Waldorf elements, like “rhythm,” into my Montessori classroom?

35:05 How should I go about introducing Waldorf homeschooling to my 6-year-old and 4-year-old?

38:31 What ages does Waldorf education cover? What about homeschooling through middle school and high school?

43:34 What toys would you recommend for a 6-month old girl?

48:47 What components would you feel are essential in a 3-year-old’s home and school environment?

51:58 What resources would you recommend for puppet plays for 3- to 6-year-olds?

57:14 Thank you so much for joining me for this first live event! I’d welcome your feedback and hope you’ll join me again!

August 14, 2016 by Sarah Baldwin

Archives, bella luna toys, Childhood, Natural Toys, Parenting, Play, Sunday With Sarah, Waldorf Dolls, Waldorf Toys

Sarah’s Favorite Dolls for Boys

Last week I posted an article on the importance of doll play for boys.

This week on “Sunday With Sarah” I’ve made a new video sharing some of my very favorite Waldorf dolls for boys that we carry at Bella Luna Toys.

I hope it will inspire you to give a boy in your life a doll to love!

Let me know what you think.

May 22, 2016 by Sarah Baldwin

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