Archive for 'Early Childhood'

Waldorf Painting Verses

Waldorf Painting Verses

Ask Kytka Archives: November 11, 2oo1 Q: We are preparing to paint, do you have any painting or color verses or stories? A: Oh yes indeed! Here are some that we have used and please also [...]

Discipline In Light of Defiance

Discipline In Light of Defiance

Ask Kytka Archives: April 12, 2002 Q.  “I need advice on how to handle complete defiance…for example, my 4 yr. old just looks at me and says, “No.” with a grin on his face when I ask [...]

Why Isn’t My Child Scribbling or Drawing?

Why Isn’t My Child Scribbling or Drawing?

Ask Kytka Archives: January 4, 2003 “My daughter is nearly three and while she has scribbled a bit in the past, shows no true interest in it. I’ve tried all types of crayons in all types [...]

Alphabet Letters, Waldorf Style

Alphabet Letters, Waldorf Style

Ask Kytka Archives: January 1, 2003 Q: How do I introduce the Letters of the Alphabet, Waldorf style? A: “I have come up with images, stories and activities for only about half of the alphabet. Is [...]

First Grade Readiness

First Grade Readiness

Ask Kytka Archives:  May 20, 1999 Q.  How do I know my child is ready for first grade? A.  For those of you who may have children from 5 on upwards who believe that “My child [...]