Wildflowers Child Care and Preschool

Absolutely important information for all who care about young children.

Modern education is focusing on academics earlier and earlier. But young children first develop through the body.
• Sense of touch develops boundaries and trust
• Life sense is our physical well being and vitality
• Movement is our proposition sense of our bodies in space
• Balance develops our inner orientation and our hearing and listening skills

Symptoms appear when these senses are under-developed.

Understanding how children develop can be the key for unlocking many issues we now see with children concerning attention, anxiety, and connection. Often something in particular was not supported adequately in early development, and if we are able to identify what is needed, we can support the children in our care much more deeply.

To learn more about these fundamental senses and other useful ways of viewing child development, please join us for this important workshop starting this Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30 pm CT.

Visit our website to register today: https://www.lifewaysnorthamerica.org/product-page/the-children-of-our-times-attention-anxiety-and-connection

Daisy House finally has a color! We love the happy warm feeling. Now it just needs some flowers! 🌺

Our youngest children are given time, space and freedom to experience each day in a homelike setting with beauty, imagination, and warmth. Each child only gets to be young once. There are no redos.

Children thrive with space, freedom and time which are the most important ingredients to quality learning experiences in the early years. See our website for more information about Wildflowers. www.wildflowersboise.com

Will work and free play in action!

Snack time in a Waldorf early childhood classroom. It's a thing. And it's delicious.

Mealtime for young children is a crucial moment of growth and learning. At Wildflowers, where the principles of Waldorf Education shape every aspect of the curriculum, including snack time, fostering independence and providing nourishing foods are meaningful work.

Nurturing Independence through Self-Feeding
At the heart of Waldorf Education lies the belief in nurturing a child's innate capacities, and mealtime is no exception. By encouraging young students to open their own containers and feed themselves, we empower them with a sense of autonomy and responsibility. This simple act not only builds their fine motor skills but also fosters a positive relationship with food.

Embracing Wholesome Whole Foods
Whole foods, those in their natural state without artificial additives or processing, take center stage in the nursery snack menu. By offering fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, we provide children with the nutrients they need to fuel their growth and development. These foods also contribute to a strong immune system and overall well-being, aligning with Waldorf's holistic approach to education and child development.

Nutrition Disguised as Fun
Incorporating the principles of Waldorf Education into lunchtime goes beyond just nutrition. It's about creating an environment where learning is engaging and enjoyable. Through creative presentations of food or a magic stone in the soup and lighting our table candle and extinguishing the fire fairies, we stimulate children's imagination while ensuring they receive the essential nutrients they need.

There is more to this time of the school day than just delicious food. Snack time serves as an “inbreath” to the children’s daily rhythm.

Nutritious, whole foods are prepared and children as they are able are invited to assist with making the snack. Children are able to knead dough with their hands, mix with a wooden spoon, measure ingredients with measuring cups, and cut vegetables with a “crinkle cutter”.

At Wildflowers we nourish the whole child.