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Sunday With Sarah, Waldorf Education

Nomad Education in Kenya: Waldorf in the Bush

 

Welcome back to another “Sunday With Sarah.” It’s been more than a month since I’ve posted, and I’ve missed you!

I’ve returned from my AMAZING trip to Africa, and today want to tell you about the Waldorf school I visited for Samburu children in the Laikipia region of Kenya.

After viewing the video, you can learn more about the Samburu Trust‘s efforts to provide health care and education to the Samburu people. You can also make a donation on their website. The children who attend the school pay no tuition, and the school gets no government funding. Having visited, I know that any donation, no matter how small, will be much appreciated!

Video Highlights:

00:05   Happy to be back after a long absence!
01:07   Today I want to tell you about my visit to the Waldorf school for Samburu children.
01:27   Meet Julia Francombe, founder of the Samburu Trust and the Waldorf school.
01:55   Our long walk through the bush to reach the grade school.
02:42   We arrive at the grade school and meet the 1st and 2nd graders.
03:10   The teachers are all young men. Samburu warriors!
04:50   I shared songs with one of the eager young teachers.
05:10   Waldorf teacher training in Kenya.
05:40   Visit to the kindergarten.
06:10   I came bearing gifts of Waldorf toys, and felt like Santa!
09:21   Meeting the needs of a nomadic culture. The “three moons” school calendar.
10:35   The work of the Samburu Trust.
11:35   Learn more and donate at www.samburutrust.org

After viewing the video, I’m sure you’ll have as many questions as I left with! Leave your questions and comments here, and I’ll do my best to answer them, or find answers for you.

 

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Waldorf Education Around the World + Announcing My New Adventure!

 

 

Did you know that there are now more than 1,000 Waldorf schools around the world? The international movement for Waldorf education is growing exponentially as parents in vastly varied cultures are seeking a more holistic form of education that honors the whole child —head, heart, and hands.

“Sunday With Sarah” will be on hiatus until June 29. Click on this week’s video to learn why! I hope to have lots of stories to share and some incredible videos for you when I return.

Here is a link to the Waldorf school for the Samburu children that I will be visiting.

In the meantime, my wonderful and capable assistant, Sarah McLean-Anderson, will be holding down the fort at Bella Luna Toys during my absence to ensure the same level of personal customer service that our customers have come to expect.

What adventures do you have planned this summer? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why? I’d love to hear your dreams!

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Childhood, Festivals, Parenting, Sunday With Sarah, Waldorf Education

Celebrating Festivals With Children

Festivals and celebrations are important for children and nourishing to family life.

Seasonal celebrations help children mark the passage of time and experience the rhythm of the year. Further, celebrating festivals connect us with community and bring deeper meaning to our lives.

This week on “Sunday with Sarah,” I share my thoughts on the importance of festivals for children.

What festivals, holidays, and celebrations does your family observe? Are there festivals that you celebrate with a larger community? Which are your favorites? Please share your thoughts here!

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