Omg, Harper! This is hilarious, I love Pasta Grammar! I'm sitting at home, shopping for Waldorf school supplies for my son, and into the scene comes Harper - so random!
Yes! Thank you Harper, for reminding me of the toys/tools/ and materials I gave my children! The American Boy's Handbook was one I gave my son around the time he expressed interest in Cub Scouts. I grew up using real garden tools (they weren't gifts, just something used for planting and weeding). When parents take the time and effort to perform activities with their children, the benefits are both short and long term. Kids love to learn life skills: * how to build a fire in a fireplace or fire pit. * how to grow flowers or veggies from seed. * how to compost leaves, grass cuttings, and kitchen plant waste. * how to wash and dry a load of towels, shirts, and/or pants. * how to cook scrambled eggs. * how to properly wash dishes by hand (yes, there is a right way to do it) * how to clean and disinfect a skinned knee or simple cut and put the correct bandage on it. ...and so on. Love the video, Harper. Thank you for some great ideas.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Your energy is contagious! Thank you for sharing your experience growing up, having boys myself, I found your thoughts very useful. Thank you!
I love the top of the tops toy! Not only touch screen, but a real touch surface! Plug'n'play function integrated. Toy stick included. Mobile and stationnary use. Highscore guaranteed. Re-Start options. Built-in: big-size life lasting memory!
I’d love another video from him about how he felt being raised “differently.” We don’t have Waldorf schools in our area, I homeschooled my oldest until 11 or so, but he’s now 15 and is really resentful of how “different “ his childhood was- no video games, little TV, phone later than his peers, etc. He sees it as us being controlling and strict and not trusting him, no matter how much I explain why we felt these things weren’t good for him. How did your parents communicate that, Harper, and did you feel left out compared to other kids?
I love these ideas, and I know my kids would love them. What age do you give a child a wooden sword? Hammer and nails? Garden tools? My kids tend to run around barefoot so the nails are a bit scary for me, but I can see how being able to build things would give them a lot of freedom and confidence.
Side note your son talks just like you and is expressive just how you talk on all your videos. I love it 💚
ME TO OMG 😱
Me too))) ... Splendid!!! The same things we worth here! My parents taught me all thd time that book is a wonderful thing, ... Hugs from R-a, M!
Omg, Harper! This is hilarious, I love Pasta Grammar! I'm sitting at home, shopping for Waldorf school supplies for my son, and into the scene comes Harper - so random!
Waw, we have these things still in the house… for the grandchildren maybe. ❤️You are right, they last forever!!!
Love hearing from him. That was a fun change and he seems so friendly 😁
Love this! I would love to see a video about how he feels about having grown up with Waldorf education. :)
Yes! Thank you Harper, for reminding me of the toys/tools/ and materials I gave my children! The American Boy's Handbook was one I gave my son around the time he expressed interest in Cub Scouts.
I grew up using real garden tools (they weren't gifts, just something used for planting and weeding).
When parents take the time and effort to perform activities with their children, the benefits are both short and long term.
Kids love to learn life skills:
* how to build a fire in a fireplace or fire pit.
* how to grow flowers or veggies from seed.
* how to compost leaves, grass cuttings, and kitchen plant waste.
* how to wash and dry a load of towels, shirts, and/or pants.
* how to cook scrambled eggs.
* how to properly wash dishes by hand (yes, there is a right way to do it)
* how to clean and disinfect a skinned knee or simple cut and put the correct bandage on it.
...and so on.
Love the video, Harper. Thank you for some great ideas.
This is called practical life in Montessori. It is very important category in Montessori
Wood, that‘s so true. My son (5) loves playing with boards. For cars, to build things, for balancing. Anything.
Great video and a suprising change
Loved this! Really great to hear a male perspective of a Waldorf childhood.
Thank you. What a great video❤❤❤ And your son is handsome!!
Great to hear from the (former) kid’s perspective. I have 3 boys & I loved his confirmation of how great real things like tools & wood are!!
So nice to see Harper, after hearing him referred to over the years - he’s so much like you Sarah 🥰
Thanks for the great ideas. I didn’t attend a Waldorf Kindergarten, but I still remember hammering nails into a stump! Loved it!
Great to hear from your son, a piece of wood is one of very cool toys..love it
Immensely grateful for this video, thank you Harper and Sarah! :)
What a surprise. I follow Harper & Ava on Pasta Grammer.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Your energy is contagious! Thank you for sharing your experience growing up, having boys myself, I found your thoughts very useful. Thank you!
Love this! Sending it to my sis who has a son 😊
Loved this video! Thank you so much. I have 2 boys so this was very inspiring ❤
My son loves digging holes too😂
I love the top of the tops toy! Not only touch screen, but a real touch surface! Plug'n'play function integrated. Toy stick included. Mobile and stationnary use. Highscore guaranteed. Re-Start options. Built-in: big-size life lasting memory!
Even has an apple application ;-) (Only with the unripes that fell down themselves, of corse!)
Loved hearing from your son! Great idea. Happy New Year!
This is great😄
I’d love another video from him about how he felt being raised “differently.” We don’t have Waldorf schools in our area, I homeschooled my oldest until 11 or so, but he’s now 15 and is really resentful of how “different “ his childhood was- no video games, little TV, phone later than his peers, etc. He sees it as us being controlling and strict and not trusting him, no matter how much I explain why we felt these things weren’t good for him. How did your parents communicate that, Harper, and did you feel left out compared to other kids?
I love these ideas, and I know my kids would love them. What age do you give a child a wooden sword? Hammer and nails? Garden tools? My kids tend to run around barefoot so the nails are a bit scary for me, but I can see how being able to build things would give them a lot of freedom and confidence.
What a fun idea for a video!!
Pasta grammar! I was like why did I recognize you?!
My 5 years old watched this video, he said he will donate his plastic toys and make new ones from a piece of wood 😄
Can Sarah and her sons talk about transitioning into high school and college?
Yo pasta grammar! How wierd im subbed to both of you! LOL!
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