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 Music designed to help homeschooling parents teach their children pennywhistle or recorder. She and I met when I…
As homeschoolers, there are so many moving pieces and parts to consider. We can get lost in a sea of swirling ideas. That’s why over the years, I’ve developed mantras to help me remember what’s most important. And today, I want to share with you my 7 powerful mantras for homeschooling Mamas. To remind you…
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 2-day rhythm like this, “on Day One, you present new material with a story, and then you paint…
What exactly is involved in homeschool planning? And how do I begin planning my Waldorf homeschooling year? In my experience, we tend to fall into an illusion that once we choose our curriculum, we’re done! But the truth is, that’s just the beginning. Almost every curriculum I’ve seen has too much in it. I understand…
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? Yes, you can! There are many ways of weaving this into your homeschool day. Here are some ideas…
I always love reviewing the feedback surveys from Taproot. These are honest and heartfelt reviews by participants of our time together at this annual live event, a weekend training experience for Waldorf homeschoolers. Here are some Taproot Teacher Training reflections in their words. Check out details of the next Taproot Teacher Training here. Maybe this is…
I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Time just seems to slow down and I always forget what day it is! A great time for reflection, when one year is ending and a new one beginning. Today, I am sharing the ten most popular posts of 2016 at Art of Homeschooling. These ten…
Does the idea of gathering around the table warm your heart like it does mine? Let’s explore menu planning for your family. And, I know it’s not always easy to pull off. Here is the story of my menu planning journey along with lots of tips for you. This post contains some affiliate links for…
One of the questions I hear the most from Waldorf homeschoolers is “how do I find time for planning during the school year?” Believe me, I have struggled with this one as well. Do we set aside some time on Sundays and wind up missing out on activities with the family? Stay up late and…
My daughter and I just got back from a whirlwind 4-day trip to New York City. And I’m so glad to be home. Nothing like being in a bustling “city that never sleeps” to inspire appreciation for home. Not to mention the crazy, sad, and tragic events going on in the United States and around…
