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 […]
Seventh Grade
Waldorf Teacher Training: Teaching History in the Early & Middle Grades
It always seems like there is a lot to cover with history and there is. If you covered everything in history from every period you would have to read every newspaper and book from every country for every year you are studying. Of course that sounds extreme, but I see many teachers/parents get very frustrated […]
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 […]
A Waldorf Main Lesson Book: Where are the Worksheets and Exams?
Imagine a world with no quizzes, textbooks, or worksheets. That sounds like a dream school for most children! This is what it is like in a Waldorf school. In fact, Waldorf education engages students in the learning process to the extent that worksheets or exams would actually interfere with it. But we first need to […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
