Jennifer Kempin
How Letting Go of Power Struggles Transforms Learning (and Parenting)
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...
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Jennifer Kempin
Sep 113 min
What Exactly Is a Microschool?
And How Does It Work in PA? If you’ve been researching education options for your child, you’ve probably come across the term...
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Jennifer Kempin
Aug 273 min
Why a Waldorf Curriculum?
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...
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Jennifer Kempin
Aug 224 min
Dealing with Tough Behaviors
Through Story When I am facing a challenging behavior with a child, that I just can't seem to get past, especially behavior that has...
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Jennifer Kempin
Aug 154 min
Why Zero Tolerance Policies Are Failing Our Children
I recently had a conversation with a parent who was exploring different school options for her child. She mentioned being concerned about...
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Jennifer Kempin
Aug 73 min
Supporting Children Through Change After Trauma
Change is a constant in any learning environment, and at Fáilte Waldorf Microschool, we embrace it as an opportunity for growth. Whether...
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Jennifer Kempin
Jul 306 min
Developing Culture: Conflict Resolution
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...
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Jennifer Kempin
May 192 min
Announcing Fáilte Village: A New Community Initiative for Families
At Fáilte Waldorf-Inspired Microschool, we have always believed in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children who need...
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Jennifer Kempin
Feb 32 min
Who is Fáilte For?
When my son was in kindergarten, he attended a cozy little private Quaker school. Parent-teacher conference time rolled around, and I was...
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Jennifer Kempin
Jan 212 min
Why Fáilte?
Embracing the Warmth of Welcome As I began to realize that the dream of starting my own school could become a reality, I quickly...
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Jennifer Kempin
Dec 13, 20233 min
How Did We Get Here?
I know it might sound like a cliché, but it’s true: If someone had told me a decade ago, or even five years ago, that I would find myself...
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