Gift giving and receiving can be problematic in families. Seems a bit ironic when we’re trying to simplify and build a home environment based on love and gratitude. But every year around the winter holidays, I get…
The month of December, with all of the holidays and hype, can get crazy for homeschoolers. What I always wanted in the early years was a simplified homeschooling rhythm for December. I’ve learned in my twenty+ years…
The books listed below are our family’s favorite wholesome winter holiday books for children. For reading and giving. Over 50 favorites are listed here! I have organized them into the categories of Winter, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Chanukah,…
Does the idea of gathering around the table warm your heart like it does mine? Let’s explore menu planning for your family. And, I know it’s not always easy to pull off. Here is the story of…
If there is one of the lively arts that most homeschoolers need more of, I’d say it’s movement. Getting physically active during the learning. Look for ways of weaving more movement into your homeschool day. Early on…
I love the walk outdoors on a cool autumn night around our neighborhood. But not all the candy. There’s just too much Halloween candy. Seeing all the children dressed up, the time they take considering and designing…
This is a guest post by Janet Allison of Boys Alive! I recently connected with Janet after hearing her on the podcast at A Waldorf Journey. She’s an expert on boys. So am I, in a way,…
We are three weeks into a new homeschooling year at our house and already I feel wobbly. Again. Unsure, behind, unable to do it all. I’m not sure if I am enough. If I have what it…
One of the questions I hear the most from Waldorf homeschoolers is “how do I find time for planning during the school year?” Believe me, I have struggled with this one as well. Do we set aside…
Resources for Putting Together Your Waldorf Homeschooling Plans Are you starting a new Waldorf homeschooling year? Perhaps you’re wondering how to pull together your lessons and activities. And looking to get organized and enthused. Here are links to…
