The Foundations of Rudolf Steiner’s Educational Philosophy Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian philosopher and founder of Anthroposophy, envisioned education as a transformative process that nurtures the whole human being—body, soul, and spirit. His approach to education was deeply rooted in the belief that learning should go beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills. Steiner emphasized […]
Waldorf 101
How to Teach Reading and Writing the Waldorf Way
What is the Waldorf Education Philosophy? The Waldorf education philosophy, founded by 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. Unlike traditional education systems that often prioritize academic achievement above all else, Waldorf education seeks to nurture creativity, imagination, […]
How to Build a Waldorf-Inspired Daily Schedule
What is a Waldorf-Inspired Daily Schedule? A Waldorf-inspired daily schedule is rooted in the principles of Waldorf education, which emphasize rhythm, balance, and holistic development. Waldorf education, founded by Rudolf Steiner, seeks to nurture the whole child—body, mind, and spirit—through a harmonious blend of creative, academic, and practical activities. At its core, this approach values […]
Twelve Common Misunderstandings Concerning Waldorf Education
A Guide for Parents by Colin Price Note from WaldorfBooks: We are sharing the first chapter of this wonderful little booklet to introduce you to the amazing work that Waldorf teacher Colin Price has done. If you would like to purchase the full booklet it is available in digital format here or as a print book […]
Golden Beetle Books
Earthschooling has purchased exclusive copyright, publishing, and distribution rights to Golden Beetle Books from Alan Whitehead and is beyond honored and excited to be continuing the tradition of spreading his wisdom for many many years to come. Alan is an educator that inspired me when Earthschooling was started more than 25 years ago. We will […]
Introducing Waldorf Teacher Colin Price and Six NEW Books!
We are so excited to be introducing Colin Price & Songbird Press to our collection of Waldorf books for our members and new customers! This collection is now EXCLUSIVE to Earthschooling – you will not find these books anywhere else. Note: All Lifetime Family Curriculum Members have these books included in the Teacher Support Package […]
First Grade and the Seven Year Old
By Waldorf Teacher, Diane Power This article is exclusive to and copyright Earthschooling.com I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parents seeking to guide him, it is not half so important to “know” as to “feel.” If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the motions and impressions […]
Waldorf First Grade Readiness – Are We Asking the Right Questions?
Waldorf First Grade Readiness – Are We Asking the Right Questions? By Kristie Burns Looking back on my children’s education I can honestly say that the question, “When are they ready for first grade?” was one of the hardest issues I had to deal with during their entire educational career. But why did I struggle […]
Waldorf 101: Syllabus
Would you like to convert your classroom or home to a Waldorf home or classroom? Would you like to know the meaning behind some of the Waldorf activities? I created a packet for the Waldorf parents at my school ten years ago to help them understand what the essence of Waldorf is and what the […]
Bedtime Verses
These verses were all shared by members on the Waldorf School Online list HERE Original question from a member: My son’s teacher recommended we say a verse before bed to signal getting ready for sleep time. My son’s are 4 and 7. Any suggestions? 1. Guardian Angels who we love Shine on us from up […]
Waldorf Television
What Does Waldorf Education Say About TV? References for this article are listed below the article. As a naturopath, writer, and teacher this is one of my favorite projects to take on. I enjoy researching the historical uses of herbs and healing therapies and then tracing their usage up until the modern day where we find […]
Parent-Teacher Education
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
