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 […]
Waldorf materials
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
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: […]
Ten Minute Pumpkin Pie
Every year somebody asks me to publish this recipe again. Ever since I discovered it my kids don’t even like the “regular” pumpkin pie anymore! This is SOOOOO easy and tastes like a pumpkin pie with a thin crust – the recipe actually makes its own crust. Hope this helps your life be less hectic […]
Knitted Stories: Firefly and Dragonfly
Original Story Copyright by Kristie Burns Dragonfly has always been one of my favorite mother’s. She is full of fire and energy and always has something new and exciting for her little unicorn children to do. She even named her child firefly because he reminded her of the little fireflies that flit to and fro […]







