methods & philosophies

methods & philosophies

Waldorf Education: Behind the Silk Curtains

by Sarah
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Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When one discovers Waldorf education, there can be a wide variety of first impressions. My own introduction was hearing that “the arts are incorporated into every subject.” That resonated with me, and I was eager to learn more. Others may be introduced to a Waldorf craft [...]

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Creativity in Your Homeschool

by Renee
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Written by contributor Renee Tougas of FIMBY Creativity is a dominant theme in our homeschool and is one of our family values. Earlier this winter I wrote about my creative philosophy and shared the story of my own blossoming in this area. I didn’t grow up thinking I was creative and I am not an [...]

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Classical Conversations: An Introduction

by Heidi
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Heidi Scovel of Mt. Hope Chronicles For many families, homeschooling is a much broader reality than the designation implies. The variety of educational opportunities is steadily increasing along with the realization that school isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Tutoring groups, homeschool co-ops, community classes, umbrella schools, field trips, online classes — [...]

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Educational Philosophies Defined, Part I

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom A note from Jamie: This month on Simple Homeschool, one of our themes is educational philosophy. So it seems like a good time to revisit this post, originally published on February 15, 2010. You can also check out the second part of [...]

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The Evolution of an Educational Philosophy: My Journey of Baby Steps

by Jamie
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Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom I wished I hadn’t shown up that day. But God knew better. The late summer sun spun rainbows through the window of my minivan, as I sat in the parking lot of a church–journal and pen in hand. I had just attended [...]

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A Day in the Life of a Waldorf Kindergarten

by Sarah
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Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys A note from Jamie: While not technically a homeschooling day, this post provides a helpful look into an early childhood Waldorf classroom, which is largely based on a home atmosphere. Many popular homeschooling curricula spring out of this philosophy, so I greatly appreciate Sarah sharing her [...]

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