There is a phrase in twelve step programs called “the geographic cure.” It refers to one’s attempt to move somewhere new to cure whatever pain one is in. It doesn’t work! Because “wherever you go, there you are!” We take ourselves with us wherever we go. So how do we live with ourselves, right here,…
Step two in the “6 Steps to Planning an Awesome Waldorf Homeschooling Year” is Rhythm & Resources in Waldorf homeschooling, the “R” in BRIDLE. Time to begin considering what resources to use for which blocks and what your weekly rhythm might look like. Did you read the first step yet on Blocks? If not, start…
Here’s where you’ll find the traditional main lesson block topics that are typically taught in each grade. This Waldorf block rotation for homeschoolers is a great starting point when planning your year. Creating a simple homeschool block schedule can help you stay on track and relieve overwhelm throughout the year. When you plan out your…
Summertime – a time when many of us as homeschoolers begin to get serious about planning curriculum for next year! There are two traps I want to help you avoid. One is only thinking about planning (maybe even some days dreading it) but not taking any action. The other is spiraling into overwhelm. Let’s get…
The question posed at the end of yesterday afternoon’s discussion is this: what measures need to be taken when children are struggling with a subject or lesson? You may find Steiner’s recommendations surprising: healthy food for improved behavior and attention, and caricatures for improved memory. Both quite applicable to Waldorf homeschooling! This is Day Eight…
Here’s a description of a homeschool day in the life with just a 15-year old. When your last child is the only one still at home, it can be almost like homeschooling an only. Except not. And homeschooling teenagers is a whole different experience. Every January, over at Simple Homeschool, Jamie runs a series called…
Here we are with Lecture Eight from The Foundations of Human Experience, the morning lecture which Steiner gave to the first Waldorf teachers on the morning of August 29, 1919. Two topics emerge: how to work with remembering and forgetting (hint: sleep), and the twelve senses. First, Steiner’s ideas about remembering and forgetting. I think back…
Here at our house, we honor dinnertime as a special family gathering. While I hold this value in my heart, I’ve not always felt inspired or organized with what to make for the meal! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here if you want to read my full disclosure policy. Enter…
Festivals The festival is a celebration of life. Each festival is a mood and an experience, a social expression reflecting the season. Celebrating festivals together is a great way to build a sense of community within our families or with a larger group of friends. “Celebrating festivals illuminates our life on earth with heavenly meaning…
Michaelmas is a fall celebration that takes place in many Waldorf schools and communities all over the world. The themes of this holiday include gathering strength and courage for the coming darkness, banning together, and facing our fears. Many choose verses of courage and tell the story of St. George and the Dragon at a festival…
