It’s Never One Size Fits All!

Episode 222

Ever feel like if you could just find the right curriculum, everything would fall into place? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I’m diving into why it’s never one size fits all, especially when it comes to curriculum.

I’ll share why Waldorf education was never meant to be about following a script, and why the magic happens when we focus on the children in front of us, not just the tasks in front of them.

Whether you’re someone who loves structure or you’re ready to DIY your lessons from scratch, I’ll help you see that you are the most important part of the process ~ not the curriculum.

So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, boxed in, or just plain tired of trying to make someone else’s plan work for your unique family, this episode is for you.

It’s Never One Size Fits All

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why “one-size-fits-all” is a myth [1:01]
• How to teach the child before you [1:34]
• Shiny object syndrome [3:22]
• Are you both drawn to the holistic nature of Waldorf education AND overwhelmed by implementing it at home? [4:10]
• Behind the scenes in my Waldorf-inspired homeschool [5:31]
• There is an easier way to implement Waldorf education at home [9:09]
• True teaching is about awakening the imagination and curiosity to learn about the world [11:17]

“Where is the book in which the teacher can read about what teaching is? The children themselves are this book. We should not learn to teach out of any book other than the one lying open before us and consisting of the children themselves.“

~ Rudolf Steiner

Related Episodes

179: Homeschooling with Waldorf: Getting Started

120: How to Make the Waldorf Curriculum More Homeschool Friendly

60: Why Choose the Waldorf Approach for Homeschooling

Resources for You

Get the support you need to break down the planning and teaching process into bite-sized, doable steps and create a homeschool life that you love in Inspired at Home, my mentorship community.

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