One thing I love about Steiner education is the gentle unfolding of the curriculum. We are in the midst of a science block, focusing on the head. Starting in grade one, stories are brought to children to paint a picture of the archetypal human being. These stories continue through the elementary years, but deeper looks … Continue reading The Gentle Unfolding
There are two great misconceptions I often come across when introducing families to Steiner's indications for education and development. The first is that the emphasis on play in the early years is strictly about delaying academics. The second is that the purpose of main lesson blocks in Steiner/Waldorf education serve only as a vehicle for … Continue reading Time and Space for Diving Deeply
I recently saw a quote by Sonke Ahrens, the author of How to Take Smart Notes (an amazing book, by the way, highly recommend) that said: “If you want to learn something for the long run, you have to write it down. If you really want to understand something, you have to translate it into … Continue reading Real Understanding
The "art" aspect of a Steiner inspired homeschool was, for the longest time, a bit of a stumbling for me. It was one of the last things I tackled from a curriculum and innerwork standpoint. I always included artistic experiences in all of learning, but it wasn't something I felt confident in at all. It … Continue reading The Secret Life of Colour
Middleschool math roundup! These are the resources we've been using, and will continue to use, for our middle school years. One thing I always look for in mathematics curriculum is that it builds on concepts, doesn't jump around, and that it is hands on. Daily Mental Math: I added Daily Mental Math by Hana from … Continue reading Middle School Math Roundup
Still working on weights, and this week's lesson wer so much fun! The children expanded on last week's experience with weighing things by hand by creating a hanging scale so they could see if each side was of equal weight based on the balance of each side of the scale. They collected materials from around … Continue reading Weight Block Continued
