Waldorf Education

In my last post, I described our relaxed, eclectic homeschool approach as a recipe--one that starts with a Charlotte Mason and Waldorf foundation, throws in a a generous helping of unit studies, sprinkles in some classical education, and occasionally gets ignored in favor of periodic unschooling. This recipe also changes often with seasons, interests, and with the phases in our lives. We are far from purists of any of these approaches, choosing rather to take what we love about each and…

What is the difference between Waldorf, also often called Steiner approach, and Montessori methodology? There are lots of Waldorf and Montessori similarities and they are both among the fastest growing education systems in the world. There are a few key differences between the Waldorf and Montessori methodology that may affect which one you decide is right for your family.

Are you wondering what is Waldorf education? What makes it different from other teaching philosophies?

Nicole, from Frontier Dreams, was kind enough to share her families daily rhythm with us a while back. Today, she is back to revisit their morning rhythm… Welcome, Nicole. : : : Good Morning Dear Earth Good morning dear earth Good morning dear sun Good morning dear flowers and fairies, every […]

Discovering Waldorf The Magic Of Waldorf Storybooks by: Joey van Oort We do not have a Waldorf School close by to enroll our children, however, we have chosen to live a Waldorf lifestyle at home. When my children were born my mother in law introduced us to a few of the Waldorf story books that […]

Because every child learns differently, it is important to know and understand

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

In my last two posts, I shared with you my favorite elements from the Charlotte Mason approach (click here to read) and the Waldorf approach (click here to read.) Many people find that these two approaches compliment each other very well, especially when given flexibility and an open mind concerning educational philosophies. Here's how that looks for us: Generous Blending of Books and Storytelling My love affair with beautiful books blends beautifully with my passion for face-to-face…

I have exciting news today… I’m happy to announce that I am bringing back the Discovering Waldorf Education series. So many of you have requested its return as it gave us all such a beautiful, every-day, insight into the Waldorf way. The Discovering Waldorf series is a compilation of articles about the Waldorf way of […]

Waldorf playrooms can be beautiful. They can also be very expensive. Here are some great tips for creating a wonderful magical playroom on a tighter budget. Things like DIYing, Thrifting and using what you already have can help you save a ton!