Homeschooling Preschoolers: Life Is the Curriculum ~ Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys When I am asked by those who are homeschooling preschoolers to recommend a curriculum for their 3- to 6-year olds, I tell them, “Relax! Life is the curriculum for the young child.” Young children …
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Waldorf Homeschooling: Learning to Let Go
Written by Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child While my two boys, Harper and Will, spent most of their schooling years in a Waldorf school, we spent two years homeschooling. I am a trained Waldorf teacher and prior to this I had been teaching at the Waldorf school that my boys …
Opposition in the Homeschool: Dealing with the Grumbles
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom I had an incredible summer blogging sabbatical, and totally enjoyed the guest posters and contributors who shared in this space while I was away. I know you did, too! It's nice to "see" you again here, and I have a …
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When Should My Child Begin Music Lessons?
Written by contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys and Moon Child As a Waldorf early childhood teacher, and the mother of two young musicians, I have been asked many times over the years what the ideal age is for a child to begin music lessons. I’ve been asking myself the same question …
Resources for Early Learning (2011 Curriculum Fair)
Written by Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and founder of Steady Mom Ages of my children: 7.5, 6.5, and 6 Educational Philosophies I Pull From: Waldorf, Leadership Education, Unschooling When I had two children, both still toddlers, I planned out their entire education for the next …
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