If you are homeschooling you know that some days are better than others. Because of this every teacher has a bunch of “fall back lessons” or methods they use on those days when they can’t be there 100% or when the unexpected happens (like an illness). I remember when I was a child we could […]
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Conflict Resolution Basics for Health and Happiness
I’ve seen so many clients and friends come to me with complaints about pain, stress and general health who discovered, in the end, that the source was a bad relationship. I’ve also seen a lot of sibling rivalry, bullying, aggressive in children and problems at school or between kids that resulted from the children not […]
Modeling in Waldorf Education
Modeling is one of the most important concepts in early Waldorf childhood education. Many books are written on the topic and entire Waldorf parent-child and Early Childhood programs are based on the concept. However, one must not lose sight of the fact that, in Waldorf education, each year is intended to build upon the previous […]
A “Tree” House
This fantastic little igloo-style tree-house was created by two wonderful shopkeepers at the Des Moines Renassaince Faire. When I spoke to the owner of the shop she said that they had planted the trees last year (the Faire has a permanant spot here in DM) and when they came back this year it was like […]
The Beauty of Creating in Waldorf Education
Sixth Grade Math is My Favorite!
Sofi and I have been enjoying sixth grade math so much! We started the year by having Sofi plan her own business, and have also been slowly working through the six divisions of the circle – each one more amazing than the last! The designs look so simple but are so complex to create and […]
Circle Time for Middle Grades and High School?
I have to admit that as the children grow older I miss the little finger rhymes and verses from our old circle time days, I miss the sweet puppet shows, the dress up box and playing daily with our Ostheimer figures. However, lately I’ve started to realize that we never did really give those things […]
Earthschooling on Amtrack
Essential Oils on a Budget
Dear Students, As you know I like to post excerpts from student exams/assignments that I feel would be helpful or informative to other students. Here are some from the exams/assignments I looked at this week so far… * One student says “I needed Myrrh and Helicrysum but since they were expensive I purchased them in […]
Woodworking Project – A Pet Run
1. Purchase supplies or scavenge for supplies: 16 wood strips – all the same height and width (ours were 3′) Screening for screen doors (amount depends on your project – we needed two rolls of 3′ high screening) Hinges – 6 Screws for hinges (even if they come with screws – you will see why […]
Raising Chickens as Education (Even in the City)
The Magic Horse – A Spring Equinox Story
In Persia (now Iran) the New Year was celebrated and is still celebrated at the beginning of spring. At that time a grand feast was observed throughout the land, and at the royal palace, artists, natives and strangers were invited to present their finest skills or treasures to the king. If the king was pleased, […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
