My new image of the rhythms in our lives, in our homeschooling, is a series of concentric circles. This image represents how to homeschool with rhythm using the natural rhythms that already exist all around us. From…
When I talk to parents about planning main lesson blocks, they often ask, “How can I easily focus on Waldorf painting and drawing?” Here’s how the conversation usually goes. I am explaining the 3-part lesson in a…
What exactly is involved in homeschool planning? And how do I begin planning my Waldorf homeschooling year? In my experience, we tend to fall into an illusion that once we choose our curriculum, we’re done! But the…
Yes, it’s true. We have to be vulnerable to homeschool. To allow ourselves to be imperfect and to be seen. And in Waldorf homeschooling in particular, all of our flaws and shortcomings when it comes to the…
Circle Time is ubiquitous in preschools across the world. In the Waldorf schools, Circle Time is even continued into the grades. But one question I get a lot is this: Can you do Circle Time at home?…
This is a guest post by Sarah Barrett, homeschooling mother of two and founder of The Dreamers’ School, a Waldorf-inspired homeschooling enrichment program in Atlanta, GA. I invited Sarah to share her experience starting Waldorf enrichment programs for…
Spring has sprung! And I have some ideas to help you celebrate with your children, your family and friends, or as part of your own inner work. Here are some verses and songs to welcome spring. Every…
I always love reviewing the feedback surveys from Taproot. These are honest and heartfelt reviews by participants of our time together at this annual live event, a weekend training experience for Waldorf homeschoolers. Here are some Taproot Teacher…
I can’t believe I’m writing my very last Homeschool Day in the Life. My youngest is a senior this year. So here it is, my Homeschool Day in the Life with a senior in high school. …
You know the saying, one size fits all? SO, I was thinking about Waldorf curriculum and changed that saying in my head to one size fits most. Or one size fits some. But really, the truth is,…
