Waldorf kindergarten activities

We set up an activity to illustrate a few basic principles of the Montessori approach. Today we are continuing the series, exploring what some alternative education systems are like.

The beauty of Waldorf education is that it meets the child where he is developmentally. The synergy of Waldorf teaching methods and child development is discussed wonderfully in an article by Dr Reggie Melrose called ‘Waldorf from a Neuroscientific Perspective‘. The Morning circle is a great example of how Waldorf meets the young child where […]

During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand

Here's a silly Waldorf hand game from Wilma Ellersiek. Your right hand is Pum and your left hand is Pom. They love to play--check it out!

Movement games are a big part of Waldorf homeschooling: clapping, bean bag games, rhythmic stepping or marching, and hand movements to nursery rhymes are all fun and engaging ways of bringing movement into our homes. See this post for instructions on how to make and use bean bags along with verses in your homeschool.

A summary of the beginning of our Waldorf Inspired Homeschool year for Grades One and Three.

Now that 8th grade graduation is behind me, I'm starting to get all geared up for 1st grade. I've got just 3 weeks before my family and I head off for our big summer trip, so I'm wasting no time getting going on my summer prep. Years ago a former colleague of mine put together these two amazing bind

Preview: Find inspiration and ideas in simple activities and crafts for 3 year olds. In a constant search for new developmental activities, I looked for specific crafts for preschoolers. As I found many beautiful craft ideas and beneficial activities, this time I focused on Waldorf inspired crafts. Mostly inspired by the natural materials and

These Waldorf inspired DIYs and tutorials are perfect for a summer afternoon. They are great kid projects to create and fabulous to play with after! Love child made toys! #howweelearn #waldorfinspired #waldorf #waldorftoys #diycrafts #diytoys #tutorial #kidsactivities