What is Independent Learning and Why is it Important? Independent learning refers to the ability of a child to take charge of their own educational journey, exploring topics, solving problems, and acquiring knowledge without constant supervision or instruction. It is characterized by self-motivation, curiosity, and the ability to set and achieve personal goals. Unlike traditional […]
Rhythm
How Homeschooling Families Can Incorporate Waldorf Principles
What Are Waldorf Principles? Waldorf education, founded by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century, is a holistic approach to learning that emphasizes the development of the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. At its core, Waldorf education seeks to nurture creativity, imagination, and a deep connection to the natural world. Unlike traditional education […]
The Importance of Rhythm and Routine in Waldorf Education
What is Waldorf Education? Waldorf education, founded by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in 1919, is a holistic approach to learning that emphasizes the development of the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Unlike traditional education systems that often prioritize academic achievement above all else, Waldorf education seeks to nurture creativity, imagination, and a deep connection to […]
Stages in Waldorf Education
Healing Breath
The other day I happened to be in a room with a reiki master when I experienced a tightening of my chest. It was uncomfortable but it was not unexpected. I had just eaten a bagle with lox and cream cheese and raw onion, I had not slept well the night before and I was stressed. A lot of […]
Four Temperaments in Waldorf Education
Four Temperaments in Waldorf Education: I wrote these four articles for Rhythm of the Home Magazine. They are nice little vignettes about the four temperaments in Waldorf education that we wrote that explore in a unique and seasonal manner. Note that the original links to the online magazine are broken and we have not been […]
Waldorf Rhythm Chart
We have updated our “Color and Grain of the Day” Waldorf rhythm chart so it looks pretty for you. If you want to share this please send people to our BLOG here to download it. It is free for anyone who downloads it from us. However, please do not distribute it (re-pinning from our Pinterest […]
Hands On Education: Working with Your Hands in the Classroom
As parents and teachers using Waldorf-inspired methods we learn about the importance of making sure there is a balance between the head, heart and hands* in daily education. Steiner teaches that this balance is essential to learning and that when a child is engaged and balanced on all three levels that their learning happens more […]
Inner Work & Meditative Time for Children
There is a lot of talk in the Waldorf community about inner work for the teacher and parent but we often forget that children also need this time. A teacher/parent is encouraged to wake up early and start the day with some inner work and time to meditate or be alone so they can center […]
The Rhythm of Learning
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
