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Welcome to One of Our Legacy Projects: The Golden Beetle Books Comeback! Posted in: Waldorf Books - Welcome to Our Legacy Project: The Golden Beetle Books Comeback! At Waldorf Books we are so excited to have taken on this project - the comeback of Golden Beetle Books! This is a public service project from Waldorf Books and… Read More >>
Bringing the World to Your Learner: Article Posted in: Guest Blogger, Mosi, Waldorf Books - Waldorf schools and homeschooling communities are made up of families and individuals like you, reader, who have chosen a form of alternative schooling for reasons often related to diverse student needs that aren’t being met in traditional public and state… Read More >>
The Gift of a Diverse Library in Waldorf Education: Book List Posted in: Christmas, Cultural, Holidays, Mosi, Multiple Grades, Reading, Santa, Seasonal, Waldorf Books, Winter - The striving that is characteristic of our present age involves a search for the universally human, that which – in spite of all the differences of race, skin-color, creeds, customs and traditions – defines us as human beings. It is… Read More >>
Golden Beetle Books Curriculum Guides Announcement Posted in: Waldorf Books - The Spiritual Syllabus Series Alan is the cheerleader we all need. After reading each chapter I come out of it feeling like “I can do this! Let’s go! I’m going to succeed!” And I’m not even actively homeschooling right now.… Read More >>
Experimental and Experiential Science Posted in: Waldorf Books - Science in Waldorf Education A study of the natural sources of light is interesting; the first of course Is the sun, lamp of the world. Then there is its reflected light, as in the moon and sky-glow – then starlight,… Read More >>
Books at the State Park Posted in: Waldorf Books - It’s rather academic, and a matter of personal emphasis, whether one chooses the term ‘homeschooling’ or natural learning. From the Steiner, standpoint, World Schooling might be more fitting. All three agree, however, that the school environment, by definition focusing on… Read More >>
Neurodiversity and Education Posted in: Waldorf Books - Imagine you had a phlegmatic child who was diagnosed with some kind of Autism— anything ranging from high-functioning to severe? Now imagine, that instead of looking for a miracle cure to wipe out all their “symptoms” you can sort them… Read More >>
Adventures with Findus Posted in: Waldorf Books - Potato Loves the Publisher Boxes The books are kept in closed rooms to avoid cat hair contamination, especially for those with allergies. Kitty loves to play with the boxes and paper though! She loves delivery days! All the Findus Adventures… Read More >>
Books at the Sculpture Exhibit Posted in: Waldorf Books - It’s rather academic, and a matter of personal emphasis, whether one chooses the term ‘homeschooling’ or natural learning. From the Steiner, standpoint, World Schooling might be more fitting. All three agree, however, that the school environment, by definition focusing on… Read More >>
Grammar in the Upper Grades Posted in: Waldorf Books - Publisher Feature: The Teenage Edge Spirit self is transformed astral or ‘sentient’ body; astral pictures become spirit self imaginations; visions couched in ringing, inspiring language – ‘Word pictures’! How vital is it to lift the grammatical concepts 11-year-olds need to… Read More >>
Music in the Mood of the Fifth Posted in: Waldorf Books - “The Mood of the Fifth” describes a type of pentatonic music, usually centered around A above middle C, which is light and delicate sounding, just right for very young children. Category: Circle Time & Music Imperfect Music Books Read More >>
Movement for Active Learning Posted in: Waldorf Books - A vital component of the human spirit, Adventure, is sadly diminished in this chrome-plated age. An exciting games/sports program can do a lot to mend this. Many sports are adventure- oriented, and each is itself a ‘rite of passage’…This adventure… Read More >>
Books at the Butterfly Garden Posted in: Waldorf Books - #fieldtripfriday More than simply getting out of the classroom, field trip Friday is about exploration, experiential learning, and applying lesson concepts to the world around you. Students are encouraged seeing and real-world instances and practical uses for lessons that may… Read More >>
Imaginative Math Adventures Posted in: Waldorf Books - Sir Cumference Series Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure! King Arthur was a good ruler, but now he needs a good ruler. What would… Read More >>
On the Farm Posted in: Waldorf Books - PERMAnent AgriCULTURE and PERMAnent CULTURE Permanent Agriculture: Is agriculture and animal management which improves the quality of land, provides income and produce, and is sustainable now and in the future. Permanent Culture: Means conserving, supporting and working together with the… Read More >>
Calendar of the Soul Posted in: Waldorf Books - Cycle through the Seasons The cycle of the year has a life of its own and this life can be accompanied by the human soul. By participating and allowing what changes week by week in the course of the year… Read More >>
Kinesthetic Learning Posted in: Waldorf Books - Adapting Lessons to a Child’s Learning Style & Stages If you use lesson plans from Earthschooling or another program or even if you use recipes, lessons or instructions from online blogs or websites you will usually receive specific instructions on… Read More >>
Breaking Bread When Families Gather Posted in: Waldorf Books - Bread as Tradition The preparation and shaping of bread is a central part of the early childhood program in Waldorf education. This tradition is often continued into the upper grades as well. This tradition develops hand-eye coordination as well as… Read More >>
To Make and Create Posted in: Waldorf Books - When someone says “my child made me a gift for the holidays” one might imagine something made from a recycled toilet-paper tube, some glue and paint. However, when given the proper guidance even a young child is able to create… Read More >>
Stories, Poems, and Songs of Seasons Posted in: Waldorf Books - Seasonal Rhythms: The Choleric Summer Seasonal Rhythms: The Melancholic Autumn Sir Winter: The Phlegmatic Temperament Sanguine of the Spring Stories, Poems, and Songs of Seasons Golden Beetle Resources Festivals and Celebration Seasonal Earthschooling Offerings Read More >>
Outdoor Learning Posted in: Waldorf Books - I don’t know about you – but I could use all eleven of these: improved short-term memory, restored mental energy, stress relief, reduces inflammation, better vision, improved concentration, sharper thinking and creativity, possible anti-cancer effects, immune system boost, improved mental… Read More >>
Wish Lists are now available at Waldorf Books Posted in: Waldorf Books - Wish Lists are Now Available! We now have WISH LISTS at WaldorfBooks.com and Earthschooling.com! You can use your wishlist for Waldorf Books, Earthschooling Items, or a combination of both! Wish Lists are perfect for... ...supporting your classroom ...holiday gifting time… Read More >>
Waldorf Books is a Woman-Owned Business Posted in: Waldorf Books - Today is International Women's Day! International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as… Read More >>
Fairy Tales All Around Her Posted in: Waldorf Books - Feature Author Elsa Beskow Elsa Beskow became Sweden's best-loved children's book illustrator and for over one hundred years Swedish children have grown up with her books. Her illustrations take the reader back to an idyllic Sweden at the turn of… Read More >>
How is Reproductive Health Discussed in Waldorf Education? Posted in: Waldorf Books - Feature Partner Coming of Age Today, in a complex society, an educated and prepared adult community must provide conscious guidance for its youth to build balanced individuals and social life through age appropriate education, life experiences, ceremony and celebration. The… Read More >>
Find a New Series Posted in: Waldorf Books - Experiencing Stories Together I remember the first time my eldest daughter gave me a book. It was a bit of a surprise since until then I had seen myself as holding the only title of “teacher” in the house. But… Read More >>
Restorative Sleep, Soul Meditations Posted in: Waldorf Books - Sleep & Fatigue To be filled for a time with the impressions of the outer world arouses in the soul the craving to go over from this into another state, in which the soul is surrendered to the processes other… Read More >>
New Arrivals on Waldorf Parenting Posted in: Waldorf Books - Teaching, Learning, Parenting How much do we ask of people that we cannot do ourselves? The more we are aware of this question, the better our relationship can be with the people around us and the better we can be… Read More >>
Dragon Stories for Children and Young Adults Posted in: Waldorf Books - Author Spotlight Donald Samson is a writer of fantasy and historical fiction. His novels are primarily written for the tween and young adult audience, but feedback from readers indicate that adults (often the parents of tweens and young adults) also… Read More >>
Fun with Felt and Wool Posted in: Waldorf Books - So You Want To Needle Felt? Yay! I’m so happy you want to learn this art form. You’re going to love it! The soft textures, the repetitive motion that‘s almost meditative, the way the fibers blend together under your fingertips,… Read More >>
