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Shadow Show
If there is one thing I love about Waldorf Education it’s the sacredness of childhood and play. Everything in this world is so fast...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jan 7, 20221 min read


The wonder of play
Children work through experiences in play. It’s how they process information, it’s how they work through things they have experienced and...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Nov 17, 20211 min read


Autumn motor skills
Good morning, happy Sunday! How are you all today? We are having a slow Sunday here whilst I work, the little one still entertained and...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Oct 24, 20211 min read


Chalk and Water
Chalk and water. Endless fun. Learning about light and dark, shade, texture, colour, shape, balance, pressure, and lots more processes...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Oct 20, 20211 min read


Team work Chaffinch
🎨 Teamwork makes the dream work 🎨 We love telling stories here at home and we have missed the rhythm of it somewhat over the past four...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Aug 29, 20211 min read


Seashell Treasures Bag
Handwork. It was one of the first things that really led to my love journey with Waldorf education. Carving out time in my day to do...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Shadow Theatre
Already enjoying our story from August’s Waldorf Magic “Worlds under water”. 🌊 🐚 This months guide has the silhouettes you need for the...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 25, 20211 min read


Summer Fans
Cooling (and fun) Circular hand fan ☀️ So it’s been a scorcher hasn’t it! And there as been a big need for some air movement in this...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Seaside Sensory Tray
Seaside sensory tray with beeswax creatures 🌊 Today is another hot day, so hot I have machine washed our duvets confident they will dry...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 18, 20211 min read


Seashell Fairy Boats
Seashell fairy boats 🐚 I see so many posts this time of year with the cutest walnut boats. I’ve been meaning to make them but haven’t...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 16, 20211 min read


Summer raft
An afternoon of raft making and water play 💦 The book ‘Life of Pi’ came to mind as we explored the raft we made today from the cuttings...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Hand Carved Skipping Rope
Simple home made skipping rope. So today I have finished one of five homemade gifts for the little ones third birthday in September. It’s...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jul 14, 20212 min read


Flower crown
Midsummer Flower Crown 🌸 This morning I have taken advantage of the flowers and growth in the garden and made a midsummer crown. The...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Handcrafted Bee Game
DIY Honeybee game. 🐝 I wanted to make a little game for the little one for her to play and process the ideas and themes we are talking...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jun 6, 20211 min read


Counting Caterpillars
I’ve enjoyed a good forty minutes of crafting this afternoon and after this mornings threading beads coupled with the little ones current...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
May 10, 20211 min read


Forget me not crown
Forget me not Crown. Forget me nots are abundant in our garden this time of year and I love them! Their delicate charms and deeper...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Apr 30, 20211 min read


A playdate and painted snow
Our first play date in over a year! And what a JOY it has been. It had snowed overnight but that didn’t stop us exploring rainbows in the...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Handkerchief Bunny Puppet
Easy no sew bunny handkerchief puppet 💫 Head over to my IGTV to see how to make this simple bunny puppet from a handkerchief or scrap of...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Mar 10, 20211 min read


The wonder of modelling wax
This months Waldorf Magic pack, includes an activity to make something from modelling wax. Ive had lots of messages from parents who are...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Jan 17, 20213 min read


Nourishing Spaces Part 3: Spaces for Quiet
In a world where everything is go go go, now now now and is so much about outward connection we all value quiet, a space to quiet our...
Kelly Ellis-Radahd
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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