High School Archives

Choosing a Beginner Camera for Yourself or Your Student

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Kristie in High School, Photography

The first question many of our photography students ask me is, “which camera should I purchase?” The answer is a lot more complex than you might imagine but also a lot less expensive than you probably expected. Do you really need a camera? The first thing to consider when purchasing...

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Connecting with Children Through Literature

Posted on November 17, 2016 by thebearthinstitute in Field Trips, High School, Inner Work, Modeling, Parenting

Seeing Lois Lowry speak last night with my two daughters was an experience I will never forget. But it wasn’t simply because she is a famous author and writes award-winning books. The experience was special to me because Lois Lowry was my first introduction to modern teenage fiction and represents...

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What Broadway Shows Can Teach You About Life

Posted on August 6, 2015 by thebearthinstitute 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 school students wonderful chances to see performing art shows & interact...

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Nature Walks in The Upper Grades

Posted on July 30, 2015 by thebearthinstitute 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 even high school. This essay by my student Sunii, illustrates...

Make an Impression on Your Students: More Effective Homeschooling

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thebearthinstitute in Arabic, Cultural, Guest Blogger, High School, Modeling, Parenting, Sunii

You may never know what makes an impression on a child. As a single mother I can say my life did not turn out as I expected it to, but that I am also extremely pleased with where we all are! However, sometimes I assume that as a single mum...

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Why Waldorf-inspired Education Creates Great Scientists

Posted on October 25, 2013 by thebearthinstitute in Curriculum, Eighth Grade, Farming, Field Trips, Fifth Grade, High School, Housebuilding, Lesson Blocks, Math, Middle Grades, Nature Walks, Ninth Grade, Science, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade, Toys, Uncategorized, Waldorf Philosophy, Woodworking

One of the many reasons we decided to base Earthschooling on Waldorf-inspired principles was because of the strong science base Waldorf-inspired education provides. When I share this thought with parents and teachers the first questions they ask is (something like), “How can Waldorf-inspired education create great scientists? And what do...

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Waldorf Teacher Training: Teaching History in the Early & Middle Grades

Posted on August 26, 2013 by thebearthinstitute in Eighth Grade, Fifth Grade, High School, Middle Grades, Ninth Grade, Planning, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Teachers, Third Grade, Waldorf Philosophy

It always seems like there is a lot to cover with history and there is. If you covered everything in history from every period you would have to read every newspaper and book from every country for every year you are studying. Of course that sounds extreme, but I see...

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Circle Time for Middle Grades and High School?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by thebearthinstitute in High School, Middle Grades, Waldorf Earthschooling

I have to admit that as the children grow older I miss the little finger rhymes and verses from our old circle time days, I miss the sweet puppet shows, the dress up box and playing daily with our Ostheimer figures. However, lately I’ve started to realize that we never...

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