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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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a mom's education

8 Ways Having a Rhythm Helps a Mom’s Day

by KaraA
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The following is a guest post written by Kara Anderson of The Very Next Thing. It was a few days after Christmas, and our house was a mess. The pantry was empty and there was a house-wide sock shortage. It was at that point, I realized, that we had definitely lost our rhythm. I first [...]

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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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Painting Wet on Wet: Waldorf Watercolors for Children

by Sarah
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Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child Wet-on-wet watercolor painting is a technique taught in Waldorf schools and enjoyed by many homeschoolers. It’s a satisfying artistic experience, and the beautiful results can be turned into lovely gift cards, book covers, paper lanterns, or any number of beautiful objets d’art. Why Wet-on-Wet? [...]

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Waldorf Toys: Choosing the Best Educational Toys for Your Children

by Sarah
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Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child As a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, one of my favorite “parent evenings” to offer was on the subject of toys and play. Over the years, I don’t think there was a single parent who walked away from such a meeting without a [...]

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