Find a New SeriesJanuary 14, 2023Posted 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 MeditationsJanuary 14, 2023Posted 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 >>
Star Children and Starry SkiesJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Feature Partner Luminescence Publishing is a small publishing venture in beautiful Silverton, British Columbia. It is under the direction of Lila Strand, author and illustrator of the three children’s books, collectively called The Star Children books. These books have come… Read More >>
New Arrivals on Waldorf ParentingJanuary 14, 2023Posted 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 AdultsJanuary 14, 2023Posted 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 WoolJanuary 14, 2023Posted 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 >>
Heart-Centered Living and ParentingJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Author Spotlight Amy Williams is a Waldorf-inspired, homeschooling mom of three, Pranic Healer, Arhatic Yoga Practitioner, and fiber art enthusiast, with an Associate of Applied Science degree. Amy is the founder of Parenting Through Prana, where she teaches how to… Read More >>
Singing in the New School YearJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Musicality and Child Development Singing is the single most important musical experience a child can have. It lays the foundation for all future musicality in life. In many years of teaching private music lessons and classes, I have seen that… Read More >>
Discounted and Discontinued TitlesJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Limited Availability Sometimes in the process of shipping a book to us there is slight damage, or when a book is stored for an extended period of time it starts to show shelf wear. If a book doesn’t look new… Read More >>
Native Youth PathfindersJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Native Voices 7th Generation is dedicated to publishing quality fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young adults. American Indian authors provide cultural accuracy and exciting contemporary content showcasing the diversity of Native American Nations and Indigenous people on Turtle… Read More >>
Waldorf Early Reader SetsJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Learner Readers How can you cultivate this imagination and ability to see words in a different way? By reading, telling stories, telling many fairytales and allowing the child to slowly develop a relationship with the language. — How to Teach… Read More >>
Look at the SkyJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Firsthand Meteorology The scientific method is something that has been around for more than a thousand years: (1) observation of a phenomenon & asking a question, (2) constructing a hypothesis to explain the phenomenon (3) using the hypothesis to make… Read More >>
Choosing Waldorf BooksJanuary 14, 2023Posted in:Waldorf Books-Principal Considerations As an independent bookstore each of the titles we carry are selected with informed care. Our books are intentionally chosen with seven elements in mind. Below are examples of titles deliberately selected based on each of these factors:… Read More >>
Your ImpactNovember 10, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Shopping Independent Before we took on the project of managing WaldorfBooks.com I purchased my books from Amazon, not realizing the damage it was doing to the book economy and small authors and publishers. I had never sold any retail items… Read More >>
Exclusive Golden Beetle Books TitlesMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Chapter by Chapter The “chapter at a time” we are doing now is actually an amazing way to read the books because [Kristie’s] been able to tag each chapter according to not only the name of the book, but also… Read More >>
Burgess Books of Animals & BirdsMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Feature Author Thornton W. Burgess A master storyteller, Thornton W. Burgess instills important lessons about animals, nature, and the environment. With the nostalgic charm of an earlier day, this tale will beguile today’s youngsters as much as it enthralled children… Read More >>
Planting, Growing & Harvesting Your GardenMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Strong Science Base One of the many reasons we decided to base Earthschoolingon on Waldorf-inspired principles was because of the strong science base Waldorf-inspired education provides. When I share this thought with parents and teachers the first questions they ask… Read More >>
The Waldorf PreschoolerMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Waldorf Education and Early Childhood Age-appropriate behavior for toddler is to observe and learn by modeling your behavior. Toddlers…want to do what you do! They enjoy hanging on your hip or standing along side of you doing the dishes, the… Read More >>
Waldorf Books Exclusive Titles from Songbird PressMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Original Songs and Plays Last year we introduced Colin Price & Songbird Press to our collection of Waldorf books for our members and new customers! This collection is now exclusive to Earthschooling – you will not find these books anywhere… Read More >>
Self, Familial, and Community LoveMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Feeling and Learning Obviously the fact that we need to be moved, even touched in our hearts, by what we learn, must also serve as a fundamental key to all education, and in my experience Waldorf Education comes as close… Read More >>
Celebrating Black History Month this FebruaryMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Honoring Diversity in Waldorf Education Waldorf Books' diversity section of titles will help support parents who want their children to be able to relate to the characters in the stories they share with them— either because they see themselves in… Read More >>
Storied Histories: Myths and Legends of the WorldMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Legends and Mythology From the great myths and legends to enchanting fairy tales, parables, fables and folk tales, stories can have a great healing and educative power. They come from our subconscious and imagination, deep inside us. They have much… Read More >>
Renewal in the New YearMay 25, 2022Posted in:Waldorf Books-Renewal in the New Year: Space Cleaning We often forget how simple healing can be and how taking care of just the basic things in our life can heal us. Water – air – and our environment can all heal… Read More >>
The Yearly Rhythm in Waldorf EducationMay 25, 2022Posted in:Parenting, Waldorf Books-Reflection and Meditation at the Year's End One of the most important things in Waldorf education is establishing a classroom rhythm. This video talks about finding your rhythm in Waldorf education and the different stages that children go through in… Read More >>
Order Your Books Before the Holiday Rush!May 25, 2022Posted in:Holidays, Waldorf Books-Holiday Shopping and Shipping Happy holidays, Waldorf Books subscribers! We have many wonderful gift options from both Waldorf Books and Earthschooling. If you purchase a physical item please keep in mind the time it will take for your item to… Read More >>
Logik of the Heart and the Renewal of Waldorf EducationMay 25, 2022Posted in:Teachers, Waldorf Books-Waldorf Co-ops & Classrooms Would you like Earthschooling to be part of your Waldorf school, public school, private school, or Waldorf inspired charter school curriculum? Earthschooling works with many teachers and schools around the world. Mark Riccio… Read More >>
Tales of Limindoor Woods with Seasonal Gnome Kits!May 25, 2022Posted in:Christmas, Waldorf Books-Gnomekin Kits This Special Gnomekin comes to you in the form of a kit that requires only basic crafting skills to make and includes all the necessary parts to make a single Gnomekin - including pieces of wool-blend felt in 4 different… Read More >>
Aurogole’s Journey, Across Five NovelsNovember 16, 2021Posted in:Waldorf Books-Feature Author Shirley Latessa The author tells me she created The Auragole Quartet with teenagers in mind. I agree that teens are likely to love these stories. I would like to add that I believe adults will, too — I… Read More >>
Crafting and Gifting for Holidays and Special OccasionsNovember 3, 2021Posted in:Waldorf Books-Creative Freedom and Personhood The school taught that we are truly [human], not because of our large brain, but because our hands are freed from supporting us, are redeemed from the earth realm and its survival imperatives and can work… Read More >>