Monthly Archives: November 2014

Holiday Faire – Wooden Toys

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woodentoyssewingThe Holiday Faire store will be brimming with delightful gifts including a large selection of thoughtfully and sustainably crafted wooden toys.

Some of these wooden toys are being provided by The Wooden Toy Junction located in Pembroke, MA. They proudly present all natural, non-toxic classic toys made from beautiful, sustainably harvested wood.

Owner Vinny Caruso is a gracious and generous man as well as a talented woodworker.  He believes in the importance of a child’s play and is dedicated to providing that opportunity with his wooden toys.  Mr. Caruso has donated a hook and ladder fire truck to our online school auction that begins November 21 and runs for approximately 3 weeks. (More details on our online auction coming soon!)

woodentoystruckWe are featuring many of these hand- crafted wooden toys at the Holiday Faire.   Shop early on Friday November 21 during our adult event from 6-9PM for the best selection.  The store is also open all day during our family event Saturday November 22 from 10-4. See you at the Faire!

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Holiday Faire: Sewing Kits by Local Artist

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holidayfaireartistWe are proud to feature eco-friendly, natural products by local artists.

We are excited to offer a line of handwork kits by local artist Cynthia Treen, from Pawtucket, RI.  She is the creator of Threadfollower, sewing kits that the customer uses to create adorable palm sized animal friends.

“Our goal is to foster stitching and handcrafting because making makes us happy and we want to share that joy with others!” – from threadfollower.com

These sewing kits make an adorable Waldorf-Inspired gift!

These are the cutest wool felt sewing kits and we will have a variety in stock at our Holiday Faire store.  Cynthia uses locally sourced vendors and materials for her kits.  Her newest kits are for Felix and Charlotte Fox.  Clothing patterns for these animals are also available at her Etsy page for customers to add to their collection after the faire.

We will have 10 different varieties of animal kits and two types of barrette making kits available at the Faire.holiday Faire store craft

More from Cynthia’s website:

“We also strive to create products that you can feel good about (inside and out) by using local resources, recycled materials, and by making thoughtful green choices in the design, development, and production of our products. Our kits fit in the palm of your hand, have small carbon footprints, and utilize local resources.”

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The Art of Story Telling to the Preschool Child

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Contributed by Sarah Wiberg (Parent-Child Class Teacher)

& Nancy St. Vincent (Early Childhood Class Teacher)

Waldorf story telling captivates preschool children

Preschool Puppets

One special part of a Waldorf Early Childhood experience is the use of puppetry to tell a story. The teacher is able to express a variety of deep story themes and soul moods with the simplest of gestures.  The magic for the viewer, whether they are young or old, is that the atmosphere surrounding the story is held with complete reverence and respect.  Lighting a candle and singing a simple song marks the beginning of this special time.

Engaging imagination in a preschool child

Stories rich in language and archetypical characters lay the foundation for creativity and imaginative thinking in the child. Colored silks and wools are used to reflect the seasons and the gestures of these archetypal figures.  Puppets that are lovingly handmade bring the story to life. The puppets are often without faces so the child is free to have their individual experience of the story.  The puppets and the props for the story are made from natural materials such as wool, silk, and wood.  This connects the child to the natural world. Stories follow the characters as they experience joy as well as struggles.  The characters are always able to find their way to the safety of home.  This is a very comforting message. The life of a young child can have many challenges and they need to know that they have a safe and secure place to return to.

Experience the Waldorf way of story telling with your child

Every year, the early childhood faculty at Meadowbrook Waldorf School present a marionette or puppet show for Holiday Faire visitors. This event allows parents a peek into the special world that their children get to experience, and for children and adults who have never seen it before, an opportunity to connect with something truly magical.  We invite you and your child to experience the wonder of story telling and puppetry at the upcoming Holiday Faire.  Please come to witness this simple, beautiful gift.

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Come join in the 2014 festivities at the Meadowbrook Waldorf School Holiday Faire.

Friday, November 21rd from 6-9 PM (Adults’ Night)

Saturday, November 22th from 10-4 (Family Day)