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Q1 & DONE: Part 1*

A Mix of (some of) THE Rap Pundit’s Favorite Rap Songs From the First Quarter of 2022 [meaning these songs/albums all dropped between Jan. 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022.....so I don’t want to see any, “hey, where’s Aethiopes!?” because it dropped in April]

*And this is NOT AT ALL a ranking, just a bunch of songs that I really like right now. However, I did try to arrange this list together with different styles and regions in mind, so for example a lot of the midwest U.S. artists are rolled together in one section, and a lot of underground artists are curated back to back, etc.

Enjoy - hope you discover something/someone new and become a fan moving forward...because many of these artists weren’t even on my radar at this time last year!

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“Pangea” - Coast Contra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnKADdMZGPU

“Uncle Mark” - Lord Kayso

https://lordkayso.bandcamp.com/track/uncle-mark-prod-chris-decastro

“Glitz” - Lord Kayso

https://lordkayso.bandcamp.com/track/glitz-prod-chris-decastro

“Ragnarok” - Defcee & Boathouse feat. Kipp Stone

https://defcee.bandcamp.com/track/ragnarok-featuring-kipp-stone-2

“Conductor Freestyle” - Kipp Stone

https://closedsessions.bandcamp.com/track/conductor-freestyle

“Karate Mob Ferrari” - 3 The God Way (Kaimbr, Sean Born & Let The Dirt Say Amen)

https://3thegodway.bandcamp.com/track/02-karate-mob-ferrari

“Dread Astaire” - 3 The God Way (Kaimbr, Sean Born & Let The Dirt Say Amen)

https://3thegodway.bandcamp.com/track/04-dread-astaire

“Black Be The Source” - Fly Anakin feat. Pink Siifu & Billz Egypt

https://flyanakin.bandcamp.com/track/black-be-the-source-feat-pink-siifu-billz-egypt-prod-dj-harrison

“Underdog Theme” - Fly Anakin

https://flyanakin.bandcamp.com/track/underdog-theme-prod-lastnamedavid

“Heads On The Wall” - DJ Muggs & Rigz feat. Rome Streetz

https://soundcloud.com/dj-muggs-official/heads-on-the-wall-feat-rome?in=dj-muggs-official/sets/gold-638926031

“Eastside Blues” - DJ Muggs & Rigz

https://soundcloud.com/dj-muggs-official/eastside-blues?in=dj-muggs-official/sets/gold-638926031

“High” - Mooch & Oh Jay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5u2ejm_CQ&list=OLAK5uy_mgZI_tG0CA43S7Y4U4WtiMRckKksjlXLU&index=3

“Declaration” - Mooch & Oh Jay feat. Eddie Kaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zKBf7WYp0M&list=OLAK5uy_mgZI_tG0CA43S7Y4U4WtiMRckKksjlXLU&index=8

“Thank God” - Mooch & Oh Jay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnggKK7LkS8&list=OLAK5uy_mgZI_tG0CA43S7Y4U4WtiMRckKksjlXLU&index=9

“Razor Ramon (The Bad Guy)” - Lil Derik & Skip The Kid

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=KhTChirEB3A&list=OLAK5uy_kp3ewSnM-0TKPjyDkMrrQgTJJojc37KL8

“Dibiase” - Lil Derik & Skip The Kid

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=O9DXPDnhsLg&list=OLAK5uy_kp3ewSnM-0TKPjyDkMrrQgTJJojc37KL8

“Still Doin It” - Karpenters (Kool Keith & Grant Shapiro)

https://karpenterskoolkeithgrantshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/still-doing-it

“Lyrical” - Karpenters (Kool Keith & Grant Shapiro) feat. Edo. G

https://karpenterskoolkeithgrantshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/lyrical-feat-edo-g

“Tony Bennet (Let’s Get It)” - Karpenters (Kool Keith & Grant Shapiro)

https://karpenterskoolkeithgrantshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/tony-bennet-lets-get-it

“Fernet-Branca” - Mach-Hommy & Conductor Williams feat. Big Cheeko, Jay Nice & Tha God Fahim

https://www.mach-hommy.com/new/triznathaniel

“Sometimes” - Jae Skeese feat. Stove God Cooks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av1946C3atM

“Back 2x” - Benny The Butcher feat. Stove God Cooks

https://soundcloud.com/bennythebutcher1/benny-the-butcher-track-6

“Super Plug” - Benny The Butcher

https://soundcloud.com/bennythebutcher1/benny-the-butcher-track-9

“Johnny P’s Caddy” - Benny The Butcher feat. J. Cole

https://soundcloud.com/bennythebutcher1/johnny-ps-caddy?in=bennythebutcher1/sets/tana-talk-4

“Thowy’s Revenge” - Benny The Butcher

https://soundcloud.com/bennythebutcher1/benny-the-butcher-track-7

“Mr. Chow Hall” - Benny The Butcher

https://soundcloud.com/bennythebutcher1/benny-the-butcher-track-12

“Reese’s Cup” - Curren$y & The Alchemist

https://soundcloud.com/currensy/reeses-cup?in=currensy/sets/continuance-3

“The Tonight Show” - Curren$y & The Alchemist

https://soundcloud.com/currensy/the-tonight-show?in=currensy/sets/continuance-3

“Obsession” - Curren$y & The Alchemist

https://soundcloud.com/currensy/obsession?in=currensy/sets/continuance-3

“Whale Watching” - Curren$y & The Alchemist feat. Styles P

https://soundcloud.com/currensy/whale-watching-feat-styles-p?in=currensy/sets/continuance-3

"Louis Baggage” - Curren$y & The Alchemist feat. Babyface Ray

https://soundcloud.com/currensy/louis-baggage-feat-babyface?in=currensy/sets/continuance-3

“Dancing With The Devil” - Babyface Ray feat. Pusha T & Landstrip Chip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3gYcNm5epE

“Tunnel Vision” - Babyface Ray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i7WtujKVG0

“6 Mile Show” - Babyface Ray feat. Icewear Vezzo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fI_VE_yYoE

“Beat The Streets” - Tee Grizzley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5b5wtLbwQU

“Let It Fly” - Veeze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43U04KqyvUk

“On My Own” - WTM Milt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjllFLKkjak

“Re Birthday” - Wrld Tour Mafia feat. LUCKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cFLMNtjqBw

“Super Urus” - LUCKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIrSkilUvHw

“Studder Step” - MarijuanaXO & Joe Pablo feat. Juicester

https://soundcloud.com/slappcitymusic-582492009/marijuanoxo-joe-pablo-studder?in=slappcitymusic-582492009/sets/marijuanaxo-joe-pablo-window

“Short stop” - Chicken P

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3i2mOVyzs0

“All In” - Raised Round Bosses feat. RRB Mel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h_G3Re71TI

“Roof” - Raised Round Bosses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrJZQSeNfZI

“Dior Dior” - NR BOOR & Ot7 Quanny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_7Fte4aFqE

“Bloody Interior” - Baby 9eno feat. Black Fortune

https://soundcloud.com/thirtysixseven/baby-9eno-bloody-interior-feat?in=thirtysixseven/sets/baby-9eno-hood-legend

“Smackers” - Kodak Black

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxFSE_XyAX0

“Purple Stamp” - Kodak Black

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9AuFmUyxTw

“Definitely Freestyle” - 3AG Pilot & Popstar Benny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-da6xPcwHc

“PFP” - 3AG Pilot & Popstar Benny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIw8grLMIZ8

“OPP PARTY” - Doe Boy feat. Nardo Wick & G Herbo

https://soundcloud.com/doeboyfbg/opp-party-feat-nardo-wick-g?in=doeboyfbg/sets/oh-really-4

“RALFY” - Ralfy The Plug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRuCqWrcd1g

“Mic On” - Ralfy The Plug feat. Pimp Tobi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ6QcpF3kzw

“Stincs Run L.A. Freestyle” - OTM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQqGHWnpYB4

“5:05″ - Baby Stone Gorillas feat. Twinn Red, BoogieFrmDa8 & Rosecrans Dame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_cGpSYDgto

“Keep Goin” - Baby Stone Gorillas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oHhK1qloGU

“Felt A Lot Of Pain” - Baby Stone Gorillas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1nHutX4Yd0

“Guilty” - Conway The Machine

https://soundcloud.com/whoisconway/guilty

“Stressed” - Conway The Machine feat. Wallo267

https://soundcloud.com/whoisconway/stressed

“Drumwork” - Conway The Machine feat. 7xvethegenius & Jae Skeese

https://soundcloud.com/whoisconway/drumwork-with-7xvethegenuis

“GRINCHSTA HALT” - GRINCHN’4$

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdvkkbeESCg

“mike jones” - K$upreme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhinGToZsUU

“real trap n*gga” - K$upreme feat. Big Yaya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTNBkrlslEY

“payday” - K$upreme feat. Shawny Binladen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjYA-OxZuQg

“Mercedes” - Big Yaya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrXhCso5W_M

“Ulterior Motive” - Big Yaya feat. Big GLTAOW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahw6VqJ6kzw

“Humble” - Shawny Binladen feat. Big GLTAOW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZFhpGGndnU

“Free Hector” - Shawny Binladen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ModtYhYDvWU

“Ghetto Metal” - Shawny Binladen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dd5_ui63UM&list=OLAK5uy_lLY4eF7P6MSv3MRI5UumcGQY5ksdkgEbw&index=3

“Medellin” - FOUR50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgo18vOGuE

“21 Jump Street” - FOUR50

https://soundcloud.com/thirtysixseven/four50-21-jump-street-unor4odox?in=thirtysixseven/sets/four50-unor4odox

“Silhouette” - WAKAI feat. Marco Plus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zye-1dA3fns

“When There Was No Sun” - WAKAI feat. Mick Jenkins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF4fUAMc3_o

“IT’S YOURS, PT. 2″ - The Cool Kids

https://soundcloud.com/thecoolkids/the-cool-kids-sir-michael?in=thecoolkids/sets/before-shit-got-weird-1

“ALL OR NOTHING” - The Cool Kids feat. Larry June

https://soundcloud.com/thecoolkids/the-cool-kids-larry-june-all?in=thecoolkids/sets/before-shit-got-weird-1

“LIGHTWERK” - The Cool Kids feat. 6lack & JID

https://soundcloud.com/thecoolkids/the-cool-kids-feat-jid-6lack

“LOW SODIUM” - The Cool Kids feat. Chance The Rapper

https://soundcloud.com/thecoolkids/the-cool-kids-feat-chance-the

“REAL KILLAZ” - The Cool Kids feat. Boldy James

https://soundcloud.com/thecoolkids/the-cool-kids-sir-michael-9

“Sock It 2 Me” - Jay Worthy & Larry June

https://soundcloud.com/lndn_drgs/sock-it-2-me?in=lndn_drgs/sets/2-pz-in-a-pod-1

“Maybe The Next Time” - Jay Worthy & Larry June feat. Roc Marciano

https://soundcloud.com/lndn_drgs/maybe-the-next-time-feat-roc?in=lndn_drgs/sets/2-pz-in-a-pod-1

“INNERPRIZE RAP” - G Perico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HT-DJ15uRc

“Switch” - G Perico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ_f5P6idVE

“Crossroads” - G Perico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElVpUwtjbcI

“Blame Kansas” - T.F & Mephux

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aUhju4qXjI&list=PLELxsd8cFZFBCAMeUF7lb7gnYacW8vTfz&index=2

“Death Wish” - T.F & Mephux feat. BVNGS & DJ Boogieman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFWFNym4wUI&list=PLELxsd8cFZFBCAMeUF7lb7gnYacW8vTfz&index=4

“Cuban Links” - T.F & Roc Marciano feat. Bale & LilBunko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFba0PqRAec&list=PLELxsd8cFZFBCAMeUF7lb7gnYacW8vTfz&index=7

“Cleaners” - dp0mmy feat. Sylvan Lacue & Marco Plus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Dnq-Rt0iE

“Cruise Control” - dp0mmy feat. Backseat [S]miles, Lokihasdied, Vince Rocket & Marco Plus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6v0UuIaEWU

“Options” - dp0mmy feat. Ywnlkasnb, MALCLM. & Jay Nabi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uvx9xFnVY0

“King Shit (Say Word)” - ELZHI & Georgia Anne Muldrow

https://soundcloud.com/elzhi/king-shit-say-word?in=elzhi/sets/zhigeist

“Already Gone” - ELZHI & Georgia Anne Muldrow

https://soundcloud.com/elzhi/already-gone?in=elzhi/sets/zhigeist

“Strangeland” - ELZHI & Georgia Anne Muldrow

https://soundcloud.com/elzhi/strangeland?in=elzhi/sets/zhigeist

“333″ - Mimz & MJC

https://filthybroke.bandcamp.com/track/333

“HUNTERXGATHERER” - Mimz & MJC feat. Deleteeglitch

https://filthybroke.bandcamp.com/track/hunterxgatherer-ft-deleteeglitch

“KNOW HOW” - Lungs & Mimz feat. Semiratruth & Phiik

https://snowinginhell.bandcamp.com/track/know-how-ft-semiratruth-phiik

“Respect the Architect” - AJ Suede & Televangel feat. Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire

https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/track/respect-the-architect-feat-mr-muthafuckin-exquire

“3 Hours Late” - AJ Suede & Televangel feat. Ceschi & Hemlock Ernst)

https://fakefour.bandcamp.com/track/3-hours-late-feat-ceschi-hemlock-ernst

“personal year 8″ - Maassai

https://maassai.bandcamp.com/track/personal-year-8

“Dissonance” - Teller Bank$

https://tellerbanks.bandcamp.com/track/dissonance-prod-by-teller-bank

“The Maharishi Menace” - Teller Bank$ feat. Aakeem Eshú

https://tellerbanks.bandcamp.com/track/the-maharishi-menace-feat-aakeem-eshu-prod-by-blaq-knight

“WASTING RHYMES” - Aakeem Eshú feat. Heavy Crownz

https://aakeemeshu.bandcamp.com/track/wasting-rhymes-ft-heavy-crownz

“One Way or Every N**** With s Budget” - Saba

https://soundcloud.com/sabapivot/one-way-or-every-n-with-a-budget?in=sabapivot/sets/few-good-things

“Survivor’s Guilt” - Saba feat. G Herbo

https://soundcloud.com/sabapivot/survivors-guilt-ft-g-herbo?in=sabapivot/sets/few-good-things

“Come My Way” - Saba feat. Krayzie Bone

https://soundcloud.com/sabapivot/come-my-way-ft-krayzie-bone?in=sabapivot/sets/few-good-things

“Soldier” - Saba feat. Pivot Gang

https://soundcloud.com/sabapivot/soldier-ft-pivot-gang?in=sabapivot/sets/few-good-things

“Few Good Things” - Saba feat. Black Thought & Eryn Allen Kane

https://soundcloud.com/sabapivot/few-good-things-ft-black-thought-eryn-allen-kane?in=sabapivot/sets/few-good-things

“Troubles” - Denzel Curry feat. T-Pain

https://soundcloud.com/denzelcurryph/troubles-feat-t-pain

“CRITIQUA” - Junglepussy

https://junglepussy.bandcamp.com/track/critiqua-2

“Bardo” - PremRock feat. billy woods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZSkhKczm-I&t=1s

“4EVASTACKIN” - Marcus Allen feat. Boldy James

https://marcelallenotg.bandcamp.com/track/4evastackin-ft-boldy-james

“Steady” - Owlkast & Knowitall

https://owlkast.bandcamp.com/track/steady

“Hard Times” - Owlkast & Knowitall

https://owlkast.bandcamp.com/track/hard-times

“Makeda” - MIKE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0TQieoHxv0

“Posted Up Vibe” - Hajino & Duncecap feat. AKAI SOLO

https://duncecap.bandcamp.com/track/posted-up-vibe-feat-akai-solo-2

“.500″ - Your Old Droog & Nicholas Craven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAeOlxAipBA

“Piranhas” - J Scienide & Daringer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWd9WorYUec

“SAMO” - Bloodmoney Perez & Messiah Musik

https://filthybroke.bandcamp.com/track/samo

“Rest 6″ - Bloodmoney Perez & Messiah Musik feat. SolarFive

https://filthybroke.bandcamp.com/track/rest-6-ft-solar-five-prod-iceberg-theory

“Blunt Still Smokin” - SolarFive & IceBerg Theory

https://solarfive.bandcamp.com/track/blunt-still-smokin

“Vision” - Earl Sweatshirt feat. ZelooperZ

https://soundcloud.com/earlxsweatshirtmusic/vision?in=earlxsweatshirtmusic/sets/sick-936146000

“Lye” - Earl Sweatshirt

https://soundcloud.com/earlxsweatshirtmusic/lye?in=earlxsweatshirtmusic/sets/sick-936146000

“God Laughs” - Earl Sweatshirt

https://soundcloud.com/earlxsweatshirtmusic/god-laughs?in=earlxsweatshirtmusic/sets/sick-936146000

“Livin’ Proof” - Mike Shabb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLmNFtCG9qk

"Rain” - Mike Shabb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBiqLwYd5lo

“Streets Don’t Luv Nobody” - Mike Shabb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFCEQp9uKH8

“Julian Newman Vs. Bol Bol” - Raticus & Pruven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMNMNWK2JKY

“Citgo” - Milc & Andy Savoie feat. Remember Face & C'est La

https://soundcloud.com/freshselects/milc-andy-savoie-citgo

“HIGH RISK HIGH REWARD” - Camden Malik

https://soundcloud.com/user-994835042/high-risk-high-reward?in=user-994835042/sets/highinthemorning

“BLACK PLEASURE” - Cities Aviv

https://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/track/black-pleasure

“TRAGEDY THEATRE” - Cities Aviv

https://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/track/tragedy-theatre

“THEME FROM THE SOURCE” - Cities Aviv feat. Lukah

https://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/track/theme-from-the-source-feat-lukah

“MARINA” - Cities Aviv feat. Griff Spex

https://citiesaviv.bandcamp.com/track/marina-feat-griff-spex

“celery stalk” - iblss feat. Nappy Nina

https://iblss.bandcamp.com/track/celery-stalk-feat-nappy-nina

“balrog” - iblss feat. AKAI SOLO

https://iblss.bandcamp.com/track/balrog-feat-akai-solo

“good grief!” - iblss feat. S!LENCE

https://iblss.bandcamp.com/track/good-grief-feat-s-lence

“COUPLE MINS’“ - Monday Night

https://mondaynight1.bandcamp.com/track/couple-mins-prod-sycho-sid

“Zaza” - Spanish Ran feat. $auce Heist & Eddie Kaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvHHgyVLuZY

“Mankind” - V Don & Sauce Heist feat. Estee Nack & Rome Streetz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-eDbTzzVyE

“Bless The Food” - Che Noir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3MX4_sB2HA

“Communion” - Che Noir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6d0zquy2go

“Eat Or Starve” - Che Noir feat. Jynx716

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDwYmql8XKM

“Lava Lamp” - Jynx716 feat. Che Noir & Stove God Cooks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h2rynnpJGc

“Oh nah Me Too” - jaH-Monte & Sadhugold

https://sadhu-gold.bandcamp.com/track/oh-nah-me-too

“Live Comfortable Pt. 2″ - jaH-Monte

https://kingcallis.bandcamp.com/track/live-comfortable-part-2-produced-by-fly-anakin

“Toxic” - 187 RicKy and Dead Hippie feat. 904 Keci

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKLOWGmKgU

“RAP 101″ - Cookin Soul & Lord Apex

https://soundcloud.com/lordapex/11-rap-101?in=lordapex/sets/cookin-soul-lord-apex-off-the

“D’evils Embrace” - Hus Kingpin feat. Doza The Drum Dealer

https://soundcloud.com/huskingpinofficial/devils-embrace-feat-doza-the?in=huskingpinofficial/sets/bjorkingpin

“Volta” - Hus Kingpin feat. Ambassador Rick

https://soundcloud.com/huskingpinofficial/volta-feat-ambassador-rick?in=huskingpinofficial/sets/bjorkingpin

“Steiner Math” - East Hampton Polo Boys

https://easthampton.bandcamp.com/track/steiner-math-2

“Dope Dealer Kingpin Wheelrs” - East Hampton Polo Boys feat. Lord Juco

https://easthampton.bandcamp.com/track/dope-dealer-kingpin-wheels-ft-lord-juco

“Language of Adam” - East Hampton Polo Boys feat. Eddie Kaine & Zilla Rocca

https://easthampton.bandcamp.com/track/language-of-adam-ft-eddie-kaine-zilla-rocca

“STREETSISWATCHING, SOIZGOD” - Estee Nack

https://esteenack.bandcamp.com/track/streetsiswatching-soizgod-prod-mr-rose

“Voice of God” - CRIMEAPPLE

https://soundcloud.com/crimeapple/voice-of-god?in=crimeapple/sets/jaguar-on-palisade-2

“Bye Bye” - CRIMEAPPLE

https://soundcloud.com/crimeapple/bye-bye?in=crimeapple/sets/jaguar-on-palisade-2

“Diesel” - The Alchemist feat. Kool G Rap

https://soundcloud.com/alan-the-chemist/diesel-feat-kool-g-rap

****PART 2: COMING SOON....*****

#best of 2022 #The Alchemist #Griselda #Saba #Kool G Rap #Benny The Butcher #Baby Stone Gorillas #Lord Apex #Raised Round Bosses #Chicken P #CRIMEAPPLE #Defcee #Messiah Musik #Boathouse #Stove God Cooks #Conway The Machine #TT4 #GDMM

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blurban-form · 10 months

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Bluey’s School (Glasshouse School) (2/?)

References in this post are primarily from this link: https://academics.hamilton.edu/government/dparis/govt375/spring97/Teacher_Training/tt4.html

Waldorf Schools

Any episode that includes Bluey’s school… right away you can tell that it is an atypical school. It is: it’s a Waldorf school. The teaching style, curriculum, etc. are all distinct from standard approaches.

Here’s a deep dive on this based on some online research…

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the first Waldorf school in Germany in 1919, believed that all children should be given "individualized" attention (rather than just those with special needs.)

This style of education emphasizes a focus on the 'individual' rather than the 'group', with each child being valued for their individual accomplishments: every child is deserving of the same attention typically given to gifted and learning-disabled students in conventional educational streams.

Classes within these schools are structured in a unique system of "blocks" that focus on particular areas of study for a period of three to four weeks rather than the same subjects for the whole school year or semester.

As children grow older, more concrete and technical areas of subjects are introduced. Through this method, not only are the developing child's needs met, but so are their interests. As a result, students are kept actively engaged.

Features of this style of education

Key elements of the Waldorf educational approach include:

Teachers try to fully engage the individual student at each step by gearing the curriculum to their age and needs.

Teachers focus on the child's learning processes and achievements in all areas, not just the academic. In this way, the children can be developed as complete human beings.

Waldorf classrooms don't include computers, televisions, etc. Note how in “Typewriter”, Bluey thinks she needs a typewriter for a story but her teacher takes the focus off of typing a story and onto Bluey and her friends actually having an adventure.

The Waldorf curriculum integrates arts and music into all areas of study. Daily activities include drawing, painting, singing, instrument playing…

Even the aesthetic atmosphere of the classroom is different to a standard school: The Tampa Tribune described a Waldorf school setting: "Imagine a classroom with old wooden tables, a backyard garden and children learning to knit and crochet. Where art and music is intertwined with every subject, students write their own textbooks and the toys are all handmade". Which is definitely the look/feel in Bluey’s school…

Additionally, a tenet of this style of education is that a focus on art and nature in education can lead to a greater appreciation for the beauty of life later on.

Waldorf schools encourage children to keep working on their imagination skills beyond kindergarten, using these skills to learn how to co-operate, share and interact. This concept of letting children progress into adulthood at their own level is a unique cornerstone of the Waldorf education method.

This concept of letting children progress into adulthood at their own level is a unique cornerstone of the Waldorf education method. This last piece is very key -- we seldom see anything being taught to the children; they’re free to do their own thing, make up activities, interact with one another, problem-solve, etc. and Calypso is there to gently guide them towards solutions occasionally.

So Why is This in “Bluey”?

The show “Bluey” is somewhat based on the show’s creator, Joe Brumm’s life experiences as a parent. Joe Brumm chose to have his daughter educated this way after she started the first grade. This is explained by Joe Brumm in an interview with the website The Father Hood:

"Bluey was still in embryonic form when Brumm’s eldest daughter started school. Her experience changed the course of the show.

'Play time was suddenly taken away from her, it was just yanked and seeing the difference in her was horrendous,' he says. 'There was no playing, there was no drawing, it was just straight into all this academic stuff. And the light in her eyes just died.'

Brumm researched alternatives for schooling and researched the value of play for child development. It is said that this is what led him to select Waldorf-style education for his daughter.

'Bluey is just one long extrapolation of that,' Brumm says. 'It’s to encourage people to look at play not just as kids mucking around, but as a really critical stage in their development that, I think, we overlook at their peril.'

Quotes from Joe Brumm from this link:

Closing comment & a caution

Personally, I think it’s interesting to see a different approach of educating children depicted in a TV show. It’s not “oddball”, it’s just a part of these dog-children’s lives.

I feel like the public is exposed to a lot of examples of children’s education on television and it’s generally portrayed in a negative light: e.g. The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers… and even on shows like “Arthur” the kids were often complaining about school, or having something unpleasant/stressful take place while at school.

My only concern for Bluey and her classmates (and maybe it’s a long-term issue, nothing to worry about in the short term) is this: a potential downside to a Waldorf-style education would potentially be the sharp adjustment a student will encounter transitioning from this nurturing environment to one where that isn’t the case. It could well be unsettling.

…phew, ok, maybe one or two more posts about the school to come.

(Maybe, because of the source material, some of this post may sound a little like a giant sales pitch… it’s not meant to be. I think it’s interesting because it’s different; something else to learn about, etc.)

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