Wildflowers Preschool and Early Childhood Center

The imaginative child will become the imaginative man or woman most apt to create, to invent, and therefore to foster civilization.
—L. Frank Baum

We love our heavy babies!

Heavy baby dolls emerged in German Waldorf early childhood settings during the mid-20th century as teachers refined handmade dolls that better supported young children's play.

Rather than copying commercial dolls, they asked: What does a child truly need from a doll?

Inspired by Rudolf Steiner's emphasis on nourishing the young child's senses, Waldorf dolls are designed to be experienced, not just admired.

Natural fibers, warmth, softness, and weight invite children to engage with the doll through their whole body.

A weighted doll settles into your arms like a real baby.
Children naturally support its head, cradle it with two hands, carry it more carefully, and move with greater intention. The weight itself invites slower, more nurturing care.

Want to create your own heavy baby?
Join us on August 30 for a life online workshop and discover why generations of educators have treasured these simple, beautiful dolls.

You'll leave with a handmade companion that invites warmth, imagination, and nurturing play for years to come.

Visit lifewaysnorthamerica.org/onlineprograms to register by August 16th so you can receive your supplies in time for the workshop!

At Wildflowers we endeavor to give your child a meaningful experience and foundation for life. We have trained, experienced staff, a beautiful property full of untouched nature as well art and daily life skills. If you don't know about Waldorf early childhood education, take a moment to see if it's a good fit for your child age 2-6.

One of my favorite quotes.

Summer is in full bloom!

We still have a couple of spots in each class for the fall. Detail on our website www.wildflowersboise.com

Summer is in full swing with our nature table, shade trees, dirt and our beautiful garden!

We’re so thankful for our lovely property to give space to create and explore.

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! 🌺