You may never know what makes an impression on a child. As a single mother I can say my life did not turn out as I expected it to, but that I am also extremely pleased with where we all are! However, sometimes I assume that as a single mum I am the biggest influence […]
Modeling
Homeschooling, Chores, and Waldorf Parent/Teacher Modeling
One day during the early years of motherhood I was doing the dishes and realized how, in that moment, I was so happy enjoying the process of creating a beautiful space and feeling so thankful I had a space to call my own and make beautiful. Then I thought…wouldn’t it be great if I could […]
Breaking Down “Shoulds” and Stereotypes in Homeschooling
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 […]
Homeschooling Challenges: Turning a “Bad Day” into a “Great Day”
Sometimes a morning just looks impossible. Of course I have an ideal vision of what I want it to be – filled with smiles, gently stretching, perhaps a song and a prayer, good food and a sunny clean home. However, this morning started out to be anything but that! I had not been able to […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
