Disruptive Children Benefit from Tailored Intervention Posted in: The Temperaments, Waldorf in the News - Waldorf Principle Explored: The Temperaments At some point in exploring Waldorf education you have probably heard about the importance of knowing your student's temperament and how you can use it to be a more effective teacher in the classroom. This concept is… Read More >>
How Childhood Anxiety Could Change the Brain Posted in: Inner Work, Rhythm, Waldorf in the News - Waldorf Principles Explored: Inner Work, Rhythm Waldorf education teaches the importance of daily inner work for the teacher and the influence of this task on one of the most important aspects of the Waldorf classroom - rhythm & balance. Creating peace,… Read More >>
Disruption of Sleep in Children Can Hamper Memory Posted in: 3 Day Rhythm, Rhythm, Waldorf in the News - Waldorf Principle Explored: 3-Day-Rhythm The concept of the 3-day-rhythm in Waldorf education (explained HERE) states that it is important for a child to be able to "sleep on" new ideas and concepts so they can retain what they have learned. This is… Read More >>
Why Handwriting is Still Important Posted in: Main Lesson Books, Waldorf in the News - Waldorf Principle Explored: 3-Day-Rhythm Creating one's own Main Lesson Book, complete with handwritten pages is a task unique to Waldorf students. With the increase of computer usage in traditional classrooms and the rise of computer-centric online schools we think it is important to… Read More >>
The Connection Between Lack Of Sleep And A Shrinking Brain Posted in: 3 Day Rhythm, Waldorf in the News - Waldorf Principle Explored: 3-Day-Rhythm If you embrace Waldorf education you have probably heard about the importance of the 3-day-rhythm. One of the central principles of this method is that allowing the child to "sleep on" a lesson will allow them to absorb the information more deeply and explore… Read More >>
New Insight: How Children Learn Math Posted in: Waldorf in the News, Waldorf Math - This is part of our "Waldorf Education in the News" series. We use this series of posts to direct you to news relating to Waldorf educational principles highlighted in the news or supported by scientific studies. To see more articles… Read More >>
The Decline of Play and Rise in Children’s Mental Disorders Posted in: Importance of Play, Waldorf in the News - This is part of our "Waldorf Education in the News" series. We use this series of posts to direct you to news relating to Waldorf educational principles highlighted in the news or supported by scientific studies. To see more articles… Read More >>
A Sensory Meditation Room For Adults & Children Posted in: Fantasy Play, Inner Work, Inner Work, Modeling, Modeling, Monday Meditation, Parenting, Teachers, Uncategorized - Note: The computerized aspect of this experience is optional. You can use whatever tools you want to create your own sensory meditation room. Mine actually does not look like this anymore. I change it every month or so...and electronics are… Read More >>
The Importance of Singing in the Home & Classroom Posted in: Guest Blogger, Verses - By Michelle Marinelli Prindle Singing is the single most important musical experience a child can have. It lays the foundation for all future musicality in life. In many years of teaching private music lessons and classes, I have seen that… Read More >>
Is There Something You Should Be Doing? Posted in: Animals, Inner Work, Inner Work, Parenting, Teachers - Is there something you feel you "should" be doing? Why do you feel that way? Recently I was reminded of how important it is to ask that question. We have always left our backyard "natural" but made sure to cultivate… Read More >>Is My Child in Preschool or Kindergarten? Posted in: Grade Placement, Kindergarten, Parenting, Planning, Planning, Preschool, Teachers, Waldorf Earthschooling - Read More >>
Careers in Natural Healing Posted in: Legal & Ethical Consultations - This is a transcript of the chat "Careers in Natural Healing" we had among students earlier this year. RS Thanks for the tag! I’m not doing home visits because I don't feel that I am qualified enough yet, but I am… Read More >>
Free Homeopathy Resource Posted in: Homeopathy, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - A student turned in her homework last week in homeopathy and said she was so interested in pursuing it more in depth that she ordered Kent's Repertoire. This is a wonderful book to have on hand. However, if you are… Read More >>
Consulting Tips for Aromatherapy Posted in: Aromatherapy, Consulting, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - I corrected and commented on a few exams this week. Doing this always brings important points to my attention that I would like to share with you. This week I'd like to share some points about aromatherapy that may or… Read More >>
Example of a Correct Assignment With Citations Posted in: Exams and Assignments, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - The following exam question is a good example of someone who has answered the question citing numerous examples and more than one source. This is considered a very good answer. When completing exams/assignments an answer like this indicates to me… Read More >>
Student Work from The Avicenna Institute: Nourish the Brain Posted in: Exams and Assignments, Naturopathic Healing, Nutrition, The Avicenna Institute Students - This was part of a student's answer on one of her assignments. I wanted to include it here to remind everyone how important it is to consider brain nourishment as part of any problem a client may be suffering. We… Read More >>
Student Work from The Avicenna Institute: Food As An Herb Posted in: Exams and Assignments, Herbs, Naturopathic Healing, Nutrition, The Avicenna Institute Students - This is an excerpt from a student exam with my comments in green... After reading ALL the articles and the article provided on this page please share with me what the most surprising remedy was for you and WHY. Tell… Read More >>
Reflexology Success Story! Posted in: Reflexology - The following information was included in an assignment by a Student at The Avicenna Institute. We share student assignments for the benefit of other students as well as anyone considering taking courses at The Avicenna Institute, or anyone who is… Read More >>
Student Work from The Avicenna Institute: Point of View – Art or Communication Posted in: Exams and Assignments, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - This is a comment I made on a student exam today that I wanted to share with everyone. As consultants for well-being we need to always practice seeing things from the point of view of the person and culture we… Read More >>
Student Work from The Avicenna Institute: Vocabulary of a Healer Posted in: Consulting, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - It is so very important as consultants for well-being that we use precise vocabulary for so many reasons. Some examples are: 1. We need to remember we are recommending and teaching and NOT prescribing medicine. To use improper terminology here… Read More >>
Should a Client Take an Herb They Don’t Like? Posted in: Consulting, Herbs, Naturopathic Healing, The Avicenna Institute Students - This is a dialogue with a student from when they turned in their assignment. Great question! I have a question: I think I read in Dr. Hobbs materials that no matter the quality of a remedy, it does little good… Read More >> Second Grade and the 8-Year-Old Posted in: Diane Power, Grade Placement, Guest Blogger, Planning, Planning, Second Grade - By Diane Power A change has come upon our student… With all the wonder and magic of first grade celebrated and absorbed, our little caterpillar has emerged from her cocoon transformed into a beautiful butterfly, ready to take on new… Read More >>
Book Review: How to Bake Pi: Inspiration for Teachers/Parents Posted in: Cooking, Math, Sofi, Uncategorized, Waldorf Books - In Waldorf education math for a first and second grader is a joyous experience. This continues through the lower grades with math being integrated into drawing, form drawing, art, hands-on activities, and handwork. However, as the children get older and… Read More >>
What Broadway Shows Can Teach You About Life Posted in: Field Trips, High School, Middle Grades, Sofi - Preface: Our local Civic Center, The Des Moines Performing Arts Center, brings many shows to Des Moines every year. They not only bring amazing Broadway performances, professional dancers & touring shows to our local stage but they give homeschoolers and public… Read More >>10 Tips on Teaching Different Ages Together Posted in: Multiple Grades - 1. Always have an older child teach a younger child something when possible. That way you have two children occupied and one less Main Lesson to teach. I remember my second grader used to help me with all my classes… Read More >>
Nature Walks in The Upper Grades Posted in: Animals, High School, Nature Walks, Science, Sunii, Wildlife Education - Nature walks are a much talked about feature of early childhood programs in Waldorf inspired schools. They are also an important part of the educational day for children. However, nature walks can and should continue into the upper grades and… Read More >>
Eurythmy: A Modern Healing Art of Sacred Dance and Mindful Movement Posted in: Eurythmy - By Cynthia Hoven This article is part one of the series "Why Eurythmy is Important". To read part two link HERE. To read part three link HERE. Human beings have been dancing since the beginning of time. We have danced to celebrate… Read More >>
First Grade and the Seven Year Old Posted in: First Grade, Grade Placement, Guest Blogger, Planning, Teachers, Waldorf 101, Waldorf Earthschooling - By Waldorf Teacher, Diane Power This article is exclusive to and copyright Earthschooling.com I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parents seeking to guide him, it is not half so important to "know" as to "feel." If… Read More >>
A Waldorf National Day Celebration Posted in: Fourth of July, July - The ideas below can be used for any national celebration in any country. We used the Fourth of July in America as our example. In today's world of amusement parks, sugar-filled treats, electric grills and commercialism where does one go for… Read More >> Parenting the Nine Year Old by Rahima Baldwin Dancy Posted in: Grade Placement, Guest Blogger, Parenting, Teachers, Third Grade - Like this article? See another article by Rahima HERE. Find curriculum for your nine-year-old HERE. Parenting the Nine Year Old By Rahima Baldwin Dancy I wrote this article to describes the developmental changes of the nine-year-old child and how parents and… Read More >>
