What is a Waldorf-Inspired Daily Schedule? A Waldorf-inspired daily schedule is rooted in the principles of Waldorf education, which emphasize rhythm, balance, and holistic development. Waldorf education, founded by Rudolf Steiner, seeks to nurture the whole child—body, mind, and spirit—through a harmonious blend of creative, academic, and practical activities. At its core, this approach values […]
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Why Nature-Based Learning is Essential for Children
The Foundations of Nature-Based Learning at Earthschooling Nature-based learning is an educational approach that emphasizes outdoor, experiential, and hands-on learning. Unlike traditional classroom education, which often relies on structured lessons and standardized testing, nature-based learning encourages children to explore, observe, and interact with the natural world. This method is rooted in the belief that children […]
What is a Living Curriculum?
We offer our curriculum online for many reasons. Some of those are: the ability to provide numerous video tutorials, mp3s, and extra resources; the ability to host member galleries; the potential for saving paper (many members use at least some of the resources on a tablet); to reduce cost to customers; and to provide access […]
What is Holistic Homeschooling – Earthschooling?
By Kristie Burns (Scroll down to the bottom to download the chart) When I think of education, I always remember my favorite story about a wise men who travelled the country teaching people. One day it was announced that this wise man was going to visit a certain village so all the villagers gathered in […]
Why Waldorf-inspired Education Creates Great Scientists
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 you mean – strong science […]
Lesson Planning – A Dozen Tips
This month has been all about lesson planning for us. I’ve been spending hours every day putting the finishing touches on the new daily lesson planners for the First and Second Grade Earthschooling Curriculum for this coming year, planning our coming year and listening to everyone talk about lesson preparation and planning. With this in mind I’d […]
Ancient Cultures & Roman History Lesson Block Tip
Our children always seem to instruct as as much as we instruct them. This week Sofi said something that struck a chord with me. When we were doing our Ancient Egypt block she indicated that she wanted to make a family tree for the Ancient Egyptian gods we were studying. I had a family tree […]
Free Waldorf Curriculum
Did you know… *…that you receive over 300 free tutorials, curriculum extras, consulting sessions and more when you purchase the Lifetime Family Curriculum Package? * …that once you purchase a Lifetime Membership you never need to purchase curriculum again? *You can SHARE the Lifetime membership (see “Shared Lifetime Membership” on the link provided) or use […]
Continuity in Curriculum: Waldorf Curriculum: Horizontal and Vertical Alignment
When I look through the Earthschooling curriculum from preschool through high school I can FEEL the harmony pulsing through it. Just like many Waldorf teachers that take a class through many years together I’ve also overseen every lesson myself over the past 32 years and am able to relate this continuity to member teachers, parents […]
Earthschooling Has Made Homeschooling Sinfully Simple
I’m already glad I upgraded to the Lifetime Membership. The Kids Can Heal section is WONDERFUL! My oldest daughter, now 23, was educated at home, fully Waldorf-inspired. I spent many, many hours putting together materials and finding my way through the questions and techniques. Earthschooling has made homeschooling my 9-year old daughter sinfully simple. THANK […]
I Wish I Could Go Back in Time with Earthschooling
Thank you so much for what obviously is a lot of hard work and commitment on your part! So far I am really really impressed and only wish I would have found this earlier! We’ve been homeschooling for going on 10 years, using Oak Meadow curriculum when we want some guidance, and now that I’ve […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
