April is National Poetry Month. And today, I want to share with you 3 ways to explore poetry as a homeschooling family. This does not have to be complicated. And in fact, it can be quite fun. …
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Most Waldorf homeschoolers avoid teaching grammar. Because after all, the Waldorf curriculum is full of good stories. That’s how lessons and new material are presented. Writing and reading are built into the curriculum, so those aspects of…
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February 3rd, 2021 is World Read Aloud Day! Be sure to find time for reading aloud in Waldorf homeschooling today (and every day) Reading aloud and homeschooling go hand in hand. I have loved reading aloud to…
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This is a guest post by Jodie Mesler full of her wisdom on when to start a musical instrument with your child. Jodie is a music teacher and the author of The Magic Flute, a curriculum from Living…
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Waldorf art is unique and beautiful. The crayon drawings, the watercolor paintings, and oh, those colorful chalkboard drawings! But when we’re new to Waldorf, we often wonder how to learn Waldorf art. How do we learn the…
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So many styles of lanterns to make and so little time! Here in my family, we’ve been collecting all of our homemade lanterns over the years from many Lantern Festivals. I love getting them all out and…
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Have you ever wondered why and how Waldorf families celebrate Michaelmas? Whether you are new to Waldorf or a seasoned veteran, you may have pondered this question. I’ve wondered this myself over the years. So I did…
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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…
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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?…
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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…
