At Earthschooling we are dedicated to bringing Waldorf cultural enrichment to Earthschoolers and our own community.
A wonderful friend helped me find some old articles about Earthschooling in the local newspaper. In this one I was featured teaching the kids in this school the lesson “Meal in the Middle East” which is part of the Fifth Grade Ancient Cultures Lesson Block (but can be used for younger kids too. It is also one of my favorite lessons to do with multiple aged kids). See the article below on how we brought Waldorf cultural enrichment to Des Moines schools…
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and cultural enrichment below…
Our Commitment to the Community: Waldorf Cultural Enrichment
For those of you that have known us over the past 25 years, you know how committed we are to providing inclusive resources for students, parents, and teachers. Our original school started with 42 families from 14 different countries, so we had to carefully craft a Waldorf curriculum that would be inclusive to all students.
You may also know that my own children are bi-racial which has given me a surprise ‘crash course’ in racism, stereotyping, and xenophobia over the past 25 years. I’ve also lived in a vast range of environments including villages in Africa, deteriorated neighborhoods, farms, bustling inner cities, enclosed camps, and the suburbs. I’ve also experienced extreme poverty where I was forced to eat oatmeal and eggs for weeks on end, and another time when I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to feed my children. I have been homeless, have lived in an apartment, and have owned a home. I have struggled with being excluded because of disabilities.
These experiences have made me even more dedicated to making sure we provide an inclusive and well-rounded curriculum. My daughter’s recent work on her Masters in Social Work has educated me even more. She has brought to my attention issues I didn’t even know existed in the world.
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