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When School Feels Overwhelming: A Child’s Point of View You step into a room full of new people. You 're nervous, feeling all kinds of feelings in your body: tingly hands, heart pounding in your ears, butterflies in your stomach. All around you kids YOUR age are talking, running, everyone seems excited to be in this place that for you just seems too loud, too busy, too scary to even think straight. You try to come up with ways to cope. You take a lot of trips to the bathroom.

The Hard Truth: Children Can’t Learn When They’re Dysregulated If your child is refusing to go to school, melting down on the way home, having anxiety at night about tomorrow, or being removed from class for “behavior,” here’s the truth: they’re not learning. When a child is in fight, flight, or freeze mode , their body and brain are working overtime just to survive the day. Learning isn’t possible in that state — no matter how engaging the lesson, how kind the teacher, or ho

When parents first hear about microschools, they often ask me the same questions: 💭 Can a microschool really replace our current public...

When people hear “individualized learning,” they often picture kids moving at their own pace on worksheets or computer programs. At...

When my son started kindergarten, he was full of excitement and curiosity. Every new letter, story, and project was an adventure. But...

I recently saw a post from a public school teacher who gave her second-grade class a “Yes Day.” The idea was simple: the kids could come up with anything they wanted to do—as long as it was safe and they could clean up afterward—and the teacher would say yes. She shared the list her students created and talked about how amazing the day was. The kids loved it. Here’s what they asked for: But here’s what struck me: their “dreams” weren’t wild at all. They asked for things like

I remember being on maternity leave with my son and feeling completely isolated. It was the opposite of what I had imagined—so far from...

At Fáilte we’re not trying to teach kids to behave perfectly. We’re trying to teach kids to know themselves deeply. Kids who can navigate...

We’re honored to share that Fáilte Waldorf Microschool has been named a Family Favorite by Main Line Parent Magazine. This recognition is...

A Conversation Worth Having I don’t typically wade into political discussions because I want this school to be a welcoming place for all...

I watched the boys at our microschool on the swings, and wow—do they love  those swings. They spend nearly an hour a day out there, just...

And How Does It Work in PA? If you’ve been researching education options for your child, you’ve probably come across the term...

Let’s Talk Waldorf When I first started homeschooling my son a few years ago, I was searching for a curriculum that truly understood a...

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...

Change is a constant in any learning environment, and at Fáilte Waldorf Microschool, we embrace it as an opportunity for growth. Whether...

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...