Here we are in a whole new reality right now with this global pandemic. In this mini-training, Homeschooling from Home + the Unexpected Homeschooler, I offer you three simple and doable ideas for a way forward. Whether you’re a longtime homeschooler, or your children are suddenly home from school all day, this video will help…
Are you dragging your feet with your homeschooling lessons? Do you have that little voice that just keeps saying things like… “It’s time to get back to it!” “What are you waiting for?” “What’s taking you so long?” “You’re already behind!” That feeling of dread just following you around. I know I sure had these…
Every year in the winter months, I start to go a little stir crazy! My kids did too!!! Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. As the winter months approach, don’t let the weather deter you from getting out there. Here are 3 tips to encourage you to take homeschooling outside….
Time to start thinking about the holidays! Do you feel tired and overwhelmed at just the thought of the holiday season? Today, I have some great tips to help you simplify your holidays for more connection with your children and family. Plus I have an offer for a way that you can get more support…
Do you have painful memories of spelling lessons as a child? I know I felt like those weekly lists of spelling words were pointless. You may have even found them dreadful. And now it’s time to bring spelling to your children. Where do you begin? Today, I offer you some help for homeschooling spelling skills…
In this second interview in a series of four, I had the opportunity to talk again with Janet Langley, one of the authors of The Roadmap to Literacy: A Guide to Teaching Language Arts in Waldorf Grades 1-3. More great ideas for helping homeschoolers with developing literacy with children including writing, reading, spelling. Janet is…
Let’s talk about curriculum. Here’s what we so often hear, “What Waldorf homeschooling curriculum should I buy?” And the asker thinks once they figure that out, they’re done! Good to go. Ready to Waldorf homeschool! Whoa, not quite. And today, I want to talk about why. Truth: buying more curriculum is not the answer. Hey…
Homeschooling can be overwhelming, can’t it! I was listening to a podcast recently about clearing the clutter in our homes and I heard this line: “Overwhelm comes from having too many ideas, too many things to do, and no plan.” And I thought…Wow, that could be describing Waldorf homeschooling in a nutshell! Too many ideas,…
I know it’s not quite December…yet. But it’s time to start thinking about your holiday game plan. Why? Because starting now on a few simple things will really help you craft a more meaningful and peaceful holiday season. 3 Things to Do Now to Simplify Your Holidays Make Lists of Gifts & a December Meal…
This post is an excerpt from my newly revised Homeschool Simplicity 101. This guidebook and training can help you work with the Waldorf approach and bring it to life in your home. Here’s what one homeschooling Mom says, “I am loving your planning guidebook! It has given me the freedom to simplify, to make lessons…
