Anyone who has come into contact with Waldorf education -- and those of us who have invested our hearts and souls into it’s tenets -- know firsthand the misunderstandings that arise within and around this extraordinary system of education. The aim of this article is to help clear up some fundament
A running theme of the sixth grade Waldorf curriculum is the phrase “cause and effect.”
We’re excited to share the first of 3 guest posts from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and will be sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
We’re excited to share the third and final guest post from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and is sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
Q: Is the Waldorf Botany curriculum academic? (This post is part of a series in which we answer the most common questions we receive in our inbox re: homeschooling, Waldorf curriculum/pedagogy, and whatever else comes our way! Click here to read more from the series!) A : A frequent misco
Happy fall! (Well, almost. Can you tell we’re just a little excited for the change of seasons?)
The folks who consistently do these 3 things get the most value from our Waldorf homeschooling programs!
Every few weeks on the blog, we spotlight a Waldorfish community family. You are a diverse and global group - We’re pretty sure you’d be bff’s in real life. Today, please enjoy our conversation with Carrie Dendtler of The Parenting Passageway! (And don’t forget- we’re here for you! If you’re like
Q: How should I schedule our Waldorf form drawing lessons? (This post is part of a series in which we answer the most common questions we receive in our inbox re: homeschooling, Waldorf curriculum/pedagogy, and whatever else comes our way! Click here to read more from the series!)
Now that we reach fourth grade in this progression from first grade, we find that the wholeness has separated into parts. (*Didn’t read the last post? No worries! Find out more about third grade form drawing here !) The fraction is an archetype for fourth grade. The teacher lea
I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t
Waldorfish Form Drawing teacher Rev Bowen was recently asked by a caregiver enrolled in the course how to work with a child who appears to be rushing through their work. His reply is relevant regardless of the subject being discussed, and we wanted to share it with the Waldorfish community at lar
A running theme of the sixth grade Waldorf curriculum is the phrase “cause and effect.”
Teaching perspective drawing to seventh graders has always been a highlight for me. This is one of those magical moments where the curriculum meets the students everywhere they need to be met.
Q: How can an artistic Waldorf geometry curriculum be a supplement to a more traditional geometry curriculum? (This post is part of a series in which we answer the most common questions we receive in our inbox re: homeschooling, Waldorf curriculum/pedagogy, and whatever else comes our way! Clic
For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho
Let’s talk all things first grade! In Waldorf education, there is so much emphasis placed on the transition from kindergarten to first grade, and in many ways, it’s for good reason! The child is ready to transition into the grades, and with that comes a need to approach things a little differently:
Let’s dive into the Waldorf upper grades curriculum resources available here at Waldorfish.com! Through art, science, and geometry, Waldorf upper grades curriculum (for grades 5-8) meets the growing student right where they are in their transformation from child to teen. From online homeschooli
It happens every year, and every year it comes as a surprise. Maybe it’s because it never shows up in quite the same way. Major growth presents itself. It’s as if my son truly embodies the grade he is completing. It makes sense, doesn’t it? After all, what exactly makes a 1st grader, or a 5
The folks who consistently do these 3 things get the most value from our Waldorf homeschooling programs!
Anyone who has come into contact with Waldorf education -- and those of us who have invested our hearts and souls into it’s tenets -- know firsthand the misunderstandings that arise within and around this extraordinary system of education. The aim of this article is to help clear up some fundament
Where we share resources about all things related to Waldorf Homeschool and Education.
As a Waldorf-inspired homeschooler, you have no doubt noticed that a healthy festival life is one of the anchors around which Waldorf Education is organized. These rituals and festivals have traditionally contributed to the stability of communities of the past, and now brick-and-mortar schools of
A fifth grade child is in a very interesting and important part of their development. (Exciting news! Our Botany course is now open for enrollment! Click here to learn more! ) Students in this grade aren’t yet middle schoolers, and they also don’t feel as if they belong in the same space a
We’re excited to share the third and final guest post from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and is sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
We’re excited to share the second of 3 guest posts from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and will be sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork. (Missed part one? Click here !)
Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo
We’re excited to share the third and final guest post from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and is sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
A fifth grade child is in a very interesting and important part of their development. (Exciting news! Our Botany course is now open for enrollment! Click here to learn more! ) Students in this grade aren’t yet middle schoolers, and they also don’t feel as if they belong in the same space a
It happens every year, and every year it comes as a surprise. Maybe it’s because it never shows up in quite the same way. Major growth presents itself. It’s as if my son truly embodies the grade he is completing. It makes sense, doesn’t it? After all, what exactly makes a 1st grader, or a 5
For millennia, cultures around the world have used stories to teach and to heal. Jesus’ parables are an example that many people know. Others may be more familiar with Jataka tales, stories of the Buddha’s incarnations. Still others have learned from the stories of Anansi, of Coyote, of Nanabouzho
The folks who consistently do these 3 things get the most value from our Waldorf homeschooling programs!
Last week I talked about why we tell stories, and why children need us to tell them stories. This morning, I took a few moments to think about where I told stories this week. At the preschool where I assist a few mornings a week, the children were telling their scariest stories, which mostly invo
Happy fall! (Well, almost. Can you tell we’re just a little excited for the change of seasons?)
We’re excited to share the first of 3 guest posts from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and will be sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
We’re excited to share the third and final guest post from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and is sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
I come from a family of storytellers, though if you asked them, they might not own it. The stories shared around my grandmother’s living room, in the front seat of my mother’s car, at restaurant dinners with my dad, these stories have shaped my identity and my sense of belonging. The stories don’t
It’s almost time for Michaelmas…
As a Waldorf-inspired homeschooler, you have no doubt noticed that a healthy festival life is one of the anchors around which Waldorf Education is organized. These rituals and festivals have traditionally contributed to the stability of communities of the past, and now brick-and-mortar schools of
Let’s talk all things first grade! In Waldorf education, there is so much emphasis placed on the transition from kindergarten to first grade, and in many ways, it’s for good reason! The child is ready to transition into the grades, and with that comes a need to approach things a little differently:
We’re excited to share the third and final guest post from author, educator, and all around amazing human, Elizabeth Seward! Elizabeth brings decades of experience, and is sharing her insights into Waldorf handwork.
