Here are some extra Grammar Verses you can use for ages first through sixth grade depending on what you are working on at the time. Some Public Domain Rhymes First Little Reminders: Public Domain A cat has claws at the ends of its paws and a comma is a pause...
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Category Archives: Earthschooling Members
Diversity & Content Updates
We are making a number of updates to the curriculum based on how we have grown as people and as a company in the past 25 years. When we originally started we had the same vision but different priorities in creating that vision. For example, we have always been committed...
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Questions About the Language Block in 6th Grade
I have a couple of questions about the dictation, vocabulary, and spelling for the 6th grade curriculum… Q1: So in the writing lesson block it says to continue with dictation from the stories/lessons. Does the student write this dictation straight into their MLB or on a separate piece of paper first...
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Don’t Read the Stories
This has been updated and adapted from a document that has been on our website for 25 years. We have provided this document to every member since day one. However, I feel it is important enough to be highlighted to make sure nobody misses out on this because it is...
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Starting the Earthschooling Year
As we all gear up to start the school-year I thought I would send everyone some encouragement from Alan Whitehead and some “Earthschooling hints” that can make the curriculum more flexible for you… Alan Whitehead, Waldorf teacher and previous director of the first Waldorf teacher training facility in Australia says,...
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Ava’s Gift – An Easter/Eostre Story
Last week a friend who helps rehab injured or abandoned wildlife posted a beautiful story on her Facebook page about some small rabbits she found and how she helped them find a new mama when their mother was killed. It was a story filled with the kindness of humans, the...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: What Activities Can I Do With My Kindergartener Instead of Curriculum?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Should I Do a Year’s End Rainbow Ceremony at Home?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: What Should I Do About an Enthusiastic Self-Taught Reader (First Grade)?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Does Sleeping Factor into Our Lessons
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Can I Transition an Older Child into Waldorf Education?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: What Colors Should We Use With Form Drawing Lessons?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Late Reader Because of an Accident and Stress. What Do I Do?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Can I Teach Grades First Through Fifth at the Same Time?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Is My Student Getting Enough Writing Practice?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Should I Be Concerned About Pencil Grip?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Long Does it Take to Establish a School Rhythm?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Are Curious George Books OK for a Waldorf Classroom?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: Can My Waldorf Child Work Above His/Her Grade Level?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Can Homeschooling Be Successful with Multiple Ages?
Every Wednesday our members get to ask Waldorf teacher Diane Power questions about their homeschooling experience, Waldorf education and more. These Q & A sessions are posted on the member blog every week so you have access to all the past Q & A sessions. Become a member of Earthschooling to...
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