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Waldorf in the News

Music’s Power on the Developing Brain and Beyond

February 8, 2021 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

By Anne Marie Daniolos Upon discovering this statement an intense search commenced to learn more on how music education impacts the whole developing brain. The findings were astounding. These are a short list of findings to share. Physician, professor of neurology, historian of science, philosopher, naturalist, pianist and author, Oliver Wolf Sacks studied the brain […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Music, Music

Waldorf in the News: Children Have More Than Five Senses

October 31, 2016 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

Waldorf Principle Explored: Steiner’s 12-Senses (Additional information on Steiner’s 12-senses is available HERE) Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Waldorf method of education believed that all people, including the students you teach, have 12 senses. For many people, belief in a “sixth sense” is not a big leap. Some of the other senses he describes are harder to grasp. However, thanks to a […]

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Waldorf in the News: Natural Light & Outdoor Play Reduces Short-Sightedness in Children

April 11, 2016 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

Waldorf Principle Explored: Bringing the Classroom Outdoors & The Outdoors Inside Having students spend significant amounts of time outdoors is integral to Waldorf education. No matter what the weather is or the student’s age, students are dressed appropriately and have daily time to play and explore outdoors. Even when students are indoors, classrooms are filled with natural light […]

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Waldorf In the News: Using Nature in the Classroom

April 11, 2016 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

Waldorf Principle Explored: Natural Supplies in the Classroom If you have ever explored a Waldorf toy catalog or website you have probably noticed that every toy, school supply and piece of clothing is “all natural”. This means that the supplies are made from natural materials like cotton, beeswax, wood, plants and other natural materials. To someone new […]

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Waldorf in the News: Stress is Contagious in the Classroom

April 11, 2016 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

Waldorf Principle Explored: Inner Work for the Teacher Daily inner work is required of all Waldorf teachers and is highly suggested for all teachers in general. Inner work is the process strengthening our “inner forces”  so they are strong enough to carry us through the challenges of the day. One popular way to pursue “inner work” is to start […]

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Waldorf in the News: Importance of Music, Circle Time & Verses

April 11, 2016 by thebearthinstitute Leave a Comment

Waldorf Principle Explored: Singing in Waldorf Education Singing is an integral part of Waldorf education. One does not need to have a musical voice to participate in this activity. Verses are used for circle time in the morning, music lessons in the afternoon and, in early childhood, verses are often used to introduce a lesson or to […]

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