The striving that is characteristic of our present age involves a search for the universally human, that which – in spite of all the differences of race, skin-color, creeds, customs and traditions – defines us as human beings. It is exactly in that sense that the spiritual element in a Waldorf school is active. It […]
Cultural
Make an Impression on Your Students: More Effective Homeschooling
Extend Your Spring Celebrations!
Well, it is past the days of NoRuz in Persia (a celebration for the first ten days of spring) and spring is close to ending here in the midwest but we are extending our celebration! Here is a sample from our it Fifth Grade Ancient Cultures Block (we do this two week lesson, The Ten Days of […]
March Story – Persian New Year
Visit to a Hindu Temple in Iowa
Sofi and I are studying the Fifth Grade Ancient Cultures block. In the first part of the block we talked about Ancient India. Since this block included information on Hinduism and Buddhism we decided to visit a temple last week. I was amazed that this even exists in Iowa and I never would have known […]
Adapting Lessons to a Child’s Learning Style & Stages
If you use lesson plans from Earthschooling or another program or even if you use recipes, lessons or instructions from online blogs or websites you will usually receive specific instructions on how to do an activity. However, I often find that the child will need this activity adapted to their own learning style and needs. […]
The Magic Horse – A Spring Equinox Story
In Persia (now Iran) the New Year was celebrated and is still celebrated at the beginning of spring. At that time a grand feast was observed throughout the land, and at the royal palace, artists, natives and strangers were invited to present their finest skills or treasures to the king. If the king was pleased, […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
