Waldorf teaching

This is a guest post written by Barbara Dewey of Waldorf Without Walls in which she describes learning to read the Waldorf way.

Waldorf is a holistic educational model that strives to teach the whole child... head, heart, and soul. It's appealing and exciting, but can also feel overwhelming! Kirtsee Raki explains how you too can gift your children a Waldorf-inspired education.

With all the different educational options available to parents today, it can be difficult to pick the right one for your child. This article will provide parents with information about the main different types of

As a Montessori 3-6 and 6-9 trained teacher, I have a lot of respect for Waldorf education, even though I was drawn to (fell in love with!) ...

The beauty of Waldorf education is that it meets the child where he is developmentally. The synergy of Waldorf teaching methods and child development is discussed wonderfully in an article by Dr Reggie Melrose called ‘Waldorf from a Neuroscientific Perspective‘. The Morning circle is a great example of how Waldorf meets the young child where […]

In my first post for this series ~ How to bring Waldorf into your home… I mentioned that I’ve spent hours seeking out Waldorf blogs. I’ve sought out these blogs because I wanted to know more about Waldorf. I wanted to know how families incorporated Waldorf into their days, I wanted to find craft ideas & patterns, and I wanted to find inspiration. And I wasn’t disappointed! So I thought I would share my reading list with you all… Now this is not a complete list, but rather those blogs that I…

First grade is such a sweet, memorable year. It’s the bridge between the kindergarten and elementary years. Like the kindergarten child, the first grader still thrives on days full of play, connection, and rhythm. (For more on supporting these needs, see this post on How to Teach Kindergarten ). Yo

Complete April Lesson PLans PDF - Waldorf Enrichment Members Read more about crafts, thistle, henna, clouds, ripple and fairies.

Now that 8th grade graduation is behind me, I'm starting to get all geared up for 1st grade. I've got just 3 weeks before my family and I head off for our big summer trip, so I'm wasting no time getting going on my summer prep. Years ago a former colleague of mine put together these two amazing bind

Getting started with Waldorf homeschooling can be overwhelming! Here are 7 simple steps to get started and a short list of supplies.

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Because every child learns differently, it is important to know and understand different teaching methods. The Waldorf method is a teaching method developed by Steiner-Waldorf in which he focuses on imaginative learning and holistically learning intellectual, practical and artistic skills. If your child learns better with less structure and through holistic approaches, here are 5 […]

Seems like lately I've been having lots of conversations with my colleagues about math. Could be because (if you ask me) January is a perfect time for a math block. The more inward, reflective quality of this time of year makes it a great time to sit down and crunch numbers. ( That's what we'r

if you consider Montessori and Waldorf philosophies, you’ll notice that they are not just for academics—they actually change your daily life

Learn the reason behind losing patience with toddlers, how to break the cycle of being impatient with kids. When you keep losing your temper with toddlers.

These Waldorf inspired DIYs and tutorials are perfect for a summer afternoon. They are great kid projects to create and fabulous to play with after! Love child made toys! #howweelearn #waldorfinspired #waldorf #waldorftoys #diycrafts #diytoys #tutorial #kidsactivities

Here's a silly Waldorf hand game from Wilma Ellersiek. Your right hand is Pum and your left hand is Pom. They love to play--check it out!

The Waldorf method of education is gaining in popularity, but the tuition is expensive. Learn simple, easy ways to provide the benefits of this method to your child at home.