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Melon replied to Floor Pie's discussion 'Name that poop! (and help me get rid of whatever pooped it)'

"Get a good old fashioned snap trap, but not the crappy plastic version."

Oct 26, 2009

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Oct 6, 2009

The Oracle replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"I also don't have direct experience with Waldorf but I've done a LOT of research on them in the event we win the lottery and can afford private school. What I really, really like is the way their curriculum meshes with my understanding of…"

Sep 13, 2009

The Oracle replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Ooohh! Satanic Sin Schools! Where can I sign us up? "

Sep 13, 2009

Lea replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"I know, they always make me laugh "

Sep 13, 2009

Mamawho replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"You're quitting coffee? WHY? Are you a pod person? "

Sep 13, 2009

jenra replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Wow. I really need to get more caffeine in me before posting! lol I'm quitting coffee, can you tell? "

Sep 13, 2009

jenra replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"I love the use of open ended toys; most of the stuff we had for The Boy was wooden and/or kinetically powered, he had to build things and use his imagination. Up here in hipster-ville, the Waldorfy types were a lot crunchier than I was really…"

Sep 13, 2009

CrazyPlateFace replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"I don't have any direct experience, but we've done some research. I agree with bap2. I wouldn't want our kids to get the full Waldorf experience--I'm turned off by the spiritual aspect of pure Waldorf--but there are aspects that…"

Sep 13, 2009

Mamawho replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"In my casual research of Waldorf schools, I learned that they are all over the damn place philosophically. I also found out, incidentally, that I went to a Waldorf-style preschool. I had no idea. I thought that was funny. I would not care for a…"

Sep 13, 2009

bap2 replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Excellent point, DAD. Sometimes places will say "Waldorf inspired" or "Reggio-centric" and they take what they like out of these philosophies and leave others. Sometimes people feel this is a disservice to children, the…"

Sep 12, 2009

Melon replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Thanks for all the input. I've been thinking of just doing preschool, but haven't gone further than that. Our public school is pretty good, so we will see."

Sep 12, 2009

DoAsDirected replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Beenie goes to the local Waldorf playgroup and we were going to send beenie to them right through to grade 6 (which is all they have) but as she grew up we decided it wasn't for her. She loves the playgroup and we still go, but a more…"

Sep 12, 2009

kanachick replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"One other piece of this puzzle is that while the Waldorf in one area may be fabulous the Waldorf in another area may suck rocks. So you could end up with a spectacular one or a shittastic one depending on where you live. My kids have always gone to…"

Sep 12, 2009

Joe Mama replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Are you thinking about long-term or just pre-school? In general I think the friendly, safe and affordable rule the day for the little ones. I pulled my younger son out of a program for being far too structured and moved him to a more free-form…"

Sep 12, 2009

wookie replied to Melon's discussion 'Waldorf Schools'

"Just to clarify, I do think preschool is a very valuable socialization experience. I just know that at least where I am, the "named" preschools are populated by people who think that this is what will give their little snowflake the…"

Sep 12, 2009

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