What’s in a playground?
Compared to the humble playground at the small Waldorf school [...]
Not Even Wrong
I am always apprehensive about parent-teacher conferences. Nothing bad ever [...]
Adhering to the dress code (or, when rules do and don’t matter)
My daughter's school has a dress code. She's only been [...]
Community Building, Social Media, and Children
Early elementary social studies curriculum includes learning what a community [...]
Back to the Backpack: It’s not Just What’s Inside)
I am a backpack slut. If I'm with the kids, [...]
What’s in your school’s soap?
The list of optional kindergarten class school supplies in my [...]
Starting Public School…In the First Grade
I am, at heart, a rules follower. I push to [...]
Reflections on Delaying Kindergarten For a Year
Our son turned five last August, and he was slated [...]