A Screen-Free Approach: Protecting Childhood in the Digital Age
In today’s world, screens are everywhere, but childhood doesn’t need to revolve around them. The less it is filled with screens, the more space children have to play, imagine, and grow into themselves. Before we go further, let’s establish that screen-free does not mean anti-technology. It simply means making a conscious choice to reduce screen […]
Clay Ganesha: weaving song, story, and childhood wonder
Festivals are memories we carry of the food we savour, the songs that linger, the stories we share, and the joy of being together. They are impressions and recollections woven into the fabric of childhood. At Thraya, our Clay Ganesha making event was created to bring these exact moments alive,where children and parents sang, listened, […]
Breaking Myths: Ten Misunderstandings About Waldorf Education
Waldorf education has often been viewed with curiosity and, at times, misinterpretation, and while it continues to grow across the world, certain myths still cloud its essence. Families encountering this path for the first time sometimes wonder whether it is relevant, rigorous, and practical in today’s world. In reality, this education honours childhood through rhythm, […]
Start of Formal Academic Learning after Six Years of Age
An age-old question that parents, educators, or even researchers and scientists ask is: What is the right age to begin formal education? Whether it is the Gurukul system of education – India’s ancient method of studying, or the century-old Waldorf philosophy, both of these practices have established that formal instruction and rigorous studies should begin […]
How is a Waldorf School different from other schools?
At first glance, the difference between Waldorf and traditional schools might not be apparent, but the difference lies in the overall experience and in aspects big and small. At Thraya, we take inspiration from Waldorf philosophy and thoughtfully design learning to meet children at the stage that they are at developmentally. For example, our kindergartens […]
What is Waldorf philosophy?
When you step into a Waldorf classroom When you step into a Waldorf classroom, you notice a few things that stand out. There is no blackboard. No textbooks that are open. No backpacks full of books. No screens. No rush.No competition. Instead, children are fully present, working with their hands, listening with wonder, learning at […]