In this episode, Star and Emilirose chat about the idea of flow states and how they can naturally boost a child's learning and creativity. You'll hear about how the right surroundings—both the space they’re in and the people they’re with—can really help children stay focused and engaged. They also touch on the freedom of Waldorf-inspired teaching, explaining how it allows educators to craft joyful, meaningful lessons that create lasting learning experiences for children.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How physical spaces influence a child’s ability to enter a flow state
• The impact of child-led learning and the importance of balancing challenge with skill
• Why Waldorf-inspired education allows teachers to design lessons that inspire deep learning and joy

Resources mentioned:

• Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
• The Kingdom of Childhood by Rudolf Steiner
• Roxaboxen (book recommendation)

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