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 […]
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Michaelmas Inspirations
If you are celebrating Michaelmas with children you may enjoy some of these inspirations from our classroom albums. The following ideas are from our classrooms and Earthschooling member classrooms. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29. Our featured picture this week is of two puppets. One is a dragon and one is a horse. They can […]
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 […]
Free Waldorf Inspired Play-stands!
When I attended the Waldorf parent-child class with my eldest daughter (now almost 14! WOW) I immediately fell in love with the playstands. I wanted one so badly! I was so envious of my friend who had a husband who was so good at making them he even donated a couple to a new initiative! […]
Do Non-Waldorf Toys Really Exist?
Important Note: You may copy this e-mail/BLOG post to any list or location you want. However please include the title, my name and website listed below. ALSO include the important note that comes with this article in italics. Can a Non-Waldorf Toy Become Real? Waldorf and the Velveteen Rabbit by Kristie Burns www.EarthSchooling.com Important note: […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
