Newsletter 7 - Term 1 - 5 March 2026
A weekly newsletter for Michael Mount families and friends, sharing an insight into our conscious, dynamic education
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4 Unique Aspects of a Waldorf Kindergarten
There are many things that contribute to this unique setting, including the natural classroom design, the smell of fresh bread or soup, or the way the teachers move about the room doing purposeful work.
There is also a deeper level of social, emotional and academic learning in the Waldorf Kindergarten that is a pervasive undercurrent in the daily rhythm of our early childhood classrooms.
Future-Proofing Your Child for an AI World
Leading economists are increasingly clear about what the future workforce will need. As artificial intelligence takes over more technical and routine tasks, the skills that will set humans apart are those AI cannot replicate: empathy, creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and resilience. These aren’t just nice-to-have qualities anymore – they’re essential preparation for technological disruption.
How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’
In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?