Waldorf Daily Circle Time for Preschool & PreK with Storytime, Singing, Verses & Movement

In this five day a week Waldorf-inspired circle time we will sing songs together, do fingerplays, recite verses and use movement to explore the seasons and the nature around us.

This circle will have a rhythm of breathing in and out. It will always start with the teacher lighting a candle, reciting the same verses and singing a 'Hello' song (in-breath). Following on we will use big active energetic movements and smaller hand movements while singing songs, reciting poetry and doing fingerplays and other movement activities (out-breath). We use props like silks, ribbon rings, and shakers to enhance the sensory experience. The circle ends with the teacher blowing out the candle and reciting a finishing verse (in-breath).

This Waldorf circle will bring a calm, gentle, loving rhythm to your day.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

This circle time is low-technology, meaning we use Zoom only as a way for learners to interact with a teacher through technology. We do not use screen share to show presentations or videos and we do not use anything pre-recorded, such as songs. Through human voice, instead of mechanical ones that we often find in modern kindergarten songs, children can experience living language. 

The way class is formatted it does not build on each other and no prior knowledge from previous weeks are required. Students may join at any time. 

INCLUSIVITY

This is an inclusive class, meaning students of all abilities are welcome. If a student is unable to communicate verbally they are welcome to use the chat. If your student has any other needs that require accommodations please let me know and we will work together to make sure your student gets the best class experience possible.