Are you anxious? Here is a simple test. When you look at the photo of the rocks by the seashore are you thinking about how beautiful and relaxing it looks or are you thinking about how those rocks are probably going to fall down any minute? After 20 years of parenting and 30 years of teaching […]
Waldorf education books
Tears in the Classroom & A Breadmaking Poem
Sometimes we plan the best lesson and get so excited anticipating the results in our class…and then it does not go as planned. This is what happened one day when we were shaping bread and my daughter burst into tears. It was unexpected and disappointing for me. What had I done wrong? Or did another […]
A Jellyfish Story & Lesson
Little Owl Boy Story for October
Mineralogy Block
Today we started our mineralogy block. We didn’t plan it that way but sometimes life brings opportunities you don’t want to miss out on! My dad called to say that he would be in town doing a rock show (he exhibits and sells minerals and gems around the country as his retirement job – he […]
The Rhythm of Learning
A Waldorf Main Lesson Book: Where are the Worksheets and Exams?
Imagine a world with no quizzes, textbooks, or worksheets. That sounds like a dream school for most children! This is what it is like in a Waldorf school. In fact, Waldorf education engages students in the learning process to the extent that worksheets or exams would actually interfere with it. But we first need to […]
Education Through Volunteering
We have been discovering the joys of volunteering this autumn! Mosi, my 14-year-old (will be 15 in one month!) has been learning about a number of volunteer opportunities from a volunteer club in our community. This club puts out announcements about opportunities so you don’t have to go search for them or wonder “Do they […]
Living My Life in Costume
I have not posted a lot lately because I’ve been so busy. I auditioned for the Nutcracker, the Ballet Dracula and I am a fairy at the Renassaince Festival again this year (my third year). The Renassaince Festival started last weekend so I worked for three days from 10am to 6pm every day as a […]
My Trip to South Africa by Mosi
Spiritual Letter from Santa
Every year many people request that I re-post this or they write to tell me how much it helped their family and how much they enjoyed using it this year or last year. So here is this year’s Spiritual Santa Letter… Letter from Santa by Kristie Burns copyright www.Earthschooling.com Update from last year: Sofi […]
Do Non-Waldorf Toys Really Exist?
Important Note: You may copy this e-mail/BLOG post to any list or location you want. However please include the title, my name and website listed below. ALSO include the important note that comes with this article in italics. Can a Non-Waldorf Toy Become Real? Waldorf and the Velveteen Rabbit by Kristie Burns www.EarthSchooling.com Important note: […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
