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 […]
Waldorf Earthschooling
Which Level of Earthschooling Should I Purchase?
Core Bundles: You already are familiar with Waldorf homeschooling or are willing to do more work on your own without video assistance. If you are already familiar with Waldorf education you will find the planners very easy to follow. If you are new to Waldorf education you will need to invest some hours over a […]
Studying Government in Waldorf Education
Question: With all the politics surrounding us this year I want to integrate political studies into our curriculum. How can I do that? Answer: Students study actual government structures in high school Earthschooling classes since that is the way the Waldorf curriculum is organized. However, every age has an appropriate way to get involved in government without […]
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 […]
Should My 7-year-old Student Be in First or Second Grade?
Question: My 7-year-old child is coming from the public school system and already knows how to read and write. I’m worried he won’t find the Waldorf first grade curriculum challenging enough. Answer: You are correct, the language part of the first grade curriculum may not be a perfect fit. However, he would probably find the other areas quite interesting. […]
Can I homeschool my child after they attended public school? What about sending them back afterwards?
With so many current unknowns in the public and private school system we have been receiving multiple questions every week about parents wanting to transition into homeschooling but wondering if that is even possible. The most popular question we have received is, “can I homeschool my child after they have been in public school?” The […]
Twelve Common Misunderstandings Concerning Waldorf Education
A Guide for Parents by Colin Price Note from WaldorfBooks: We are sharing the first chapter of this wonderful little booklet to introduce you to the amazing work that Waldorf teacher Colin Price has done. If you would like to purchase the full booklet it is available in digital format here or as a print book […]
Nature Walk Therapy During the Coronavirus
Getting Outdoors During the Coronavirus This week we are giving away our book “100 Nature Walks” to anyone for free here on our website. However, for many the nature walk itself has been brought into question. It does not need to be. Nature can be enjoyed from a window, balcony or backyard. And, contrary to […]
Why I’m So Excited About the Spiritual Syllabus/Golden Beetle Books
As you have already read in this post here, Earthschooling has taken over publishing and distribution rights to the Spiritual Syllabus of Alan Whitehead, also known as Golden Beetle Books. Many of you may already know that within this collection of 54 books is a subset of what has been called, “…the most comprehensive catalogue […]
Affiliate Program at The BEarth Institute (Earthschooling & The Avicenna Institute)
How to Register as a BEarth Institute Affiliate & Use Your Affiliate Number By Affiliate Anne Marie You can only be an affiliate if you have purchased Earthschooling curriculum and are a member. Important Things to Know The Teachable platform does not offer a true affiliate program. If you refer people to our classes on […]
Ask a Waldorf Teacher: How Can Homeschooling Be Successful with Multiple Ages?
Every Wednesday, our members get to ask a Waldorf teacher 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 get your questions answered personally every […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
