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 of homeschooling, that just pushing through the plans usually ends up with us throwing in the towel at…
If there’s no repetition, it’s not a rhythm. Sounds obvious, I know. But I’ve been getting so many questions from parents lately about rhythm and repetition in Waldorf homeschooling. And where we Moms tend to get hung up the most is in crafting and planning the perfect rhythm. Then if it doesn’t go well, we change…
Here in the northern hemisphere, summer has officially begun. School’s out and the summer energy is here. There is some pretty powerful, wild energy this time of year. I personally think it’s important to take a break from homeschooling during the summer. I find that the full-bloom energy of the season makes it really difficult…
Do you ever feel like no matter what question you ask about the Waldorf approach, rhythm is always the answer? Kind of annoying, isn’t it?! How do we embrace rhythm in Waldorf homeschooling? The truth is, that when we have a clear understanding of rhythm, our homeschooling goes so much more smoothly! What is this rhythm…
Really, no matter what resources or packaged curriculum we may choose to buy, we each create our own curriculum because we will never use a curriculum exactly as is. We aren’t even meant to, actually, because curriculum writers want to include multiple options. This fact that is both daunting and freeing at the same time!…
I love infographics – they speak to my visual nature and are fascinating to me. Here is one called Creative Routines that examines the lives of some famous composers and writers – 17 in all. You can see how Benjamin Franklin, Mozart, and John Milton spent their time! When did they work and when did…
Episode 205 Have you ever considered the power of reflection? Reflection can truly transform your homeschooling journey. In this episode, you’ll hear how reflection uncovers new possibilities and cultivates gratitude, leading to significant breakthroughs and increased compassion in your homeschool. Listen in as Jean shares practical tips and insightful questions to guide your reflective practice….
Episode 203 The homeschooling funk seems to have come early this year for so many homeschoolers I’ve talked with recently. In my experience, the homeschooling funk happens for many of us in February. But this fall has brought so much hardship for so many that it seems like the funk is here now. Join me…
Episode 202 One of my favorite ideas about teaching and learning comes from Rudolf Steiner who said, “All education is self-education.” When I first heard this, I was baffled because…isn’t education dependent on what the teacher teaches the student? Are you intrigued? Then tap the play button above to listen in to this episode of…
Episode 198 I know how chaotic transitions can be, whether you’re just starting your homeschool year or just starting a Monday morning! And I want to share with you some love and encouragement to embrace the perfectly imperfect homeschool. New beginnings can be unsettling. Because we have to be willing to take action, even imperfect…
