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When I am facing a challenging behavior with a child, that I just can't seem to get past, especially behavior that has emotion behind it,...

I recently had a conversation with a parent who was exploring different school options for her child. She mentioned being concerned about a zero tolerance policy for physical aggression at school she was considering. Her worry wasn’t that her child is typically aggressive, but that in a moment of overwhelm or being taunted, he might instinctively push a child—and that could lead to him being expelled, leaving her back at square one. At Fáilte Waldorf Microschool, we don’t be

Change is a constant in any learning environment, and at Fáilte Waldorf Microschool, we embrace it as an opportunity for growth. Whether it's a schedule adjustment, the addition of a new student, or the departure of another, we understand that these changes can be unsettling for children—especially those who have experienced trauma in previous schooling environments. To support our students through these transitions, we use a trauma-informed education approach, focusing on su

Since adding a new student I have been keeping a close eye on on the students while they play. I don't direct or involve myself with...

At Fáilte Waldorf-Inspired Microschool, we have always believed in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children who need...

When my son was in kindergarten, he attended a cozy little private Quaker school. Parent-teacher conference time rolled around, and I was...

Embracing the Warmth of Welcome As I began to realize that the dream of starting my own school could become a reality, I quickly envisioned how I wanted to run the school . My years of working with children, studying curriculum, collaborating with families, and training had all led to this point, and I could see it as clear as day. But what would I call this school? It seemed like a small thing, but it was a monumental decision—one that I didn't have expertise in. When this q

I know it might sound like a cliché, but it’s true: If someone had told me a decade ago, or even five years ago, that I would find myself homeschooling my child and absolutely loving it, I would have dismissed the idea as pure fantasy. Back in those days, I was a young, enthusiastic public school teacher. I vividly remember those hallway chats with fellow teachers, one of whom would adamantly declare, "I would never send my child to a private school," a sentiment echoed by ev