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 […]
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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 […]
Handwriting: Why It Matters and How to Teach It
The following excerpt is from the chapter on handwriting found in The Roadmap to Literacy: A Guide to Teaching Language Arts in Waldorf Schools Grades 1 through 3 by Janet Langley & Jennifer Militzer-Kopperl. This 628 page resource book, which is written for Waldorf class teachers and Homeschooling parents using Waldorf methods, covers every aspect […]
Keeping Your Kids Interested in the Outdoors While Keeping Them Safe
By Anya Willis It’s never too early to get in touch with nature. Encouraging your kids to explore the outdoors is a great way to keep them active and connected to the environment. But you may be wondering how you can keep them engaged and keep them safe while they’re outside. Here are six tips […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
