When Recorder Playing is More Than Music and Other OT Secrets with Lauralee Guttridge

In this conversation, Laura Hayes speaks with Lauralee Guttridge, a first-grade teacher with a background in occupational therapy, about the unique aspects of Waldorf education. They discuss the importance of therapeutic activities, the role of outdoor learning, and how Waldorf integrates music and fine motor skills into the curriculum. The conversation highlights the significance of building healthy routines, such as dental hygiene, and the need for physical development in children. They also explore the metaphor of jump roping as a reflection of life's rhythms and challenges. Host Laura Hayes

Music performed by Tao Teramura, IWS student