Seeking Waldorf Wisdom with Kim Allsup

02/16/2026

I am re-launching my free online story, The Secret Prince, for a new audience. I wrote this story (currently 77 chapters) to support children stuck at home during the pandemic. Today, across the US, many families have gone into seclusion for a different reason.

This read aloud book-length story for kids aged 4 to 12, shows how Ronduin and Mirabel thrive while in seclusion due to a flood. Parents tell me this story helped their kids
cope with seclusion. They were inspired to make their own jump ropes and bean bags and they learned to jump rope and to juggle. And, they tell me that their children were always eager for the next chapter.

Here is a link to a new launch page geared to families currently in seclusion. Please share with relevant individuals, schools, institutions and websites.

The Secret Prince is an ongoing free story meant to help children aged 4 to 12 who are experiencing a time of seclusion. The story shows two children being stuck inside for weeks due to a flood. Ro…

12/07/2025

I’m considering offering a Zoom course called Foundations of Waldorf Parenting. It would be four sessions and focus on ages 6 to 12. I’d like to deliver this to one school at a time so participants know each other. I would also offer it occasionally for individuals.
Do you think you or your school would be interested in this ?

12/01/2025

I’m considering offering a Zoom course called Foundations of Waldorf Parenting. It would be four sessions and focus on ages 6 to 12. I’d like to deliver this to one school at a time so participants know each other. I would also offer it occasionally for individuals.
Do you think you or your school would be interested in this ?

02/27/2024

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11/11/2023

When I was a teacher I told this story every autumn. After hearing this tale, students from my classes startled their families by announcing that the Pilgrims were not part of the first thanksgiv…

09/21/2023

Welcome new followers!
When my book, A Gift of Wonder, was published, WCAI, our local NPR station invited me to join them in their studio for an interview.

Note: the intro to the video includes a link to order the book from a now unused PO box. Here’s a current list of ordering options:

https://childrengrowing.com/2021/09/08/a-back-to-school-read-to-lift-your-spirits/

https://www.capeandislands.org/show/the-point/2017-08-24/welcoming-spontaneity-and-wonder-in-the-classroom?fbclid=IwAR2WJRn3OQClNNxAplRzPDDflU-cRnAM-eJWJehZjbq89R1mzXehIk1Kcg4_aem_AaMvWFS91-WOOgzFf5o0TPu1HnxacHg68TuVViz7I0N4wRxnNyZ4ifzxhoI-wArHsp0&mibextid=Zxz2cZ /0

The education system in America is driven primarily by tests, and teachers have little time to deviate from the mandated curriculum. What is lost when…

11/14/2022

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When I was a teacher I told this story every autumn. After hearing this tale, students from my classes startled their families by announcing that the Pilgrims were not part of the first thanksgiv…

10/20/2022

A story for Martinmas

I wrote this story and told it before the November festival of Martinmas which is a time when the year turns toward outer darkness and we are reminded of the importance of sharing the inner light o…

09/17/2022

I’m dedicating this school year to sharing newish resources that fit within Waldorf values but are NOT
created by Waldorf Sources. To help with this resource list, please post ( or send a message I can post with) a link and explain why you think this resource fits well in a Waldorf school or homeschool.

I’ll start with Brain Body Parenting by Mona Delahooke. I think it’s a good candidate for a Waldorf resource because, like child studies, the emphasis is on helping a child by deeply understanding them

Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids

Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids

09/07/2022

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09/07/2022

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