Waldorf Essentials

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Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.    Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting  - Inner work and temperaments - Music  - Handwork  - Festivals  - Eurythmy  - Circle time creations  - Creating a co op  - Homeschooling multiple children  - Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience  - Special needs experience with her own children  - Peaceful bedtimes  - One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset - Master classes    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Redefining Education! By bringing Waldorf inspired, teacher guided lessons right to you, wherever you are!    Seasons of Seven is a school like no other. We provide you with a truly flexible experience while nurturing relationships with teachers and peers.   Teachers create tailored pre-recorded lessons to watch at the best time of day for your family with the option to pause or rewatch.   Scheduled live classes connect teachers and student peers to build relationships.   Weekly live parent contact with the teacher and a community of parents.   Assignments are turned in for review and students receive feedback from the teacher.   Students follow a block rotation set by the teacher. The whole class works through the content at the same rate needed to cover all necessary blocks for the academic year.   Daily screen time is less than 1-2 hours per day.   Main lesson & Four Fold Enrichment classes are integrated.   Curriculums are provided by teacher's lessons while materials are family supplied.   www.seasonsofseven.com https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Waldorf environments are often full of soft flowy silks, beautiful wooden toys, and watercolor paintings.    What do you do when your home has none of those things and you want to create a beautiful Waldorf home?    Join Melisa as she discusses the truth of Waldorf and how to create that beautiful feel without breaking the bank.     In this video you will learn:    - The importance of quality over quantity in Waldorf homes.   - How to create a balance between Waldorf toys and non-Waldorf toys.   - The value of creating this transition slowly.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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Moving can be stressful! In this video, Melisa walks you through ways you can make your move less stressful and more enjoyable for yourself and your family.    In this video you will learn: -How to manage all the emotions that come with moving. -Tips for reducing stress during the move. -Steps to take that will make leaving, not so hard. (Emotionally and physically)   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Reverence often carries a religious connotation but, in this video, Melisa walks through what it means to teach reverence in your home and homeschool.    She provides insight into why she incorporated reverence, respect, and responsibility into her homeschool and how it made its way into their every-day home life.    In this video you’ll learn:   -What it means to have reverence in your home & homeschool   -The difference between attachment parenting and positive parenting   -The importance of how you show up every day   -How to change the way you show up   -The vital roles sleep and learning to hold the space play in maintaining a peaceful home/homeschool   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa often has families come to Waldorf homeschooling not feeling like they will be able to do the art. She shares an encouraging story to help get you started. Back when she was in art class a teacher told her it was a good thing she wanted to be a lawyer because she was not an artist.    If you've seen her work now you definitely know she is talented. Learn how she got there and take it small. Find something you enjoy with art and do it because you enjoy it. Then watch your art work take off.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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Retained Reflexes with Stephanie Ferris Book mentioned from Stephanie: Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs Adam Blanning    Program recommended by Stephanie  Move Play Thrive Sonia Story  https://www.moveplaythrive.com/   Resource List: The Well Balanced Child: Movement and Early Learning https://amzn.to/3Koq4SB   Understanding Deeper Developmental Needs https://amzn.to/3ODsT4E  In the Cortex on IG https://www.instagram.com/inthecortex_us/   FULL VIDEO available here: https://www.patreon.com/aurielslight   Auriel's Light Uplifting content for the conscious parent.   Learn more about Auriel's Light: Welcome to our Patreon! We are so excited to have this space to share with you.    We are dedicated to families. We have so much to share with you.   Maybe you've been following Melisa and her work for a while, if so, we are so glad you are checking us out over here! If you are brand new to Melisa's content, pull up a chair! There is some great stuff here!   Our Patreon supports our inter-faith ministry work for Auriel's Light and all pledges made here go toward the continuing of that work.    Here you'll find content that we don't have anywhere else: A backlog of previous live Auriel's Light gatherings. These are monthly and include a meditation and a parenting topic. In depth podcasts and interviews on a variety of topics all pertaining to conscious parenting, including: inner work, meditation for adults & children, general parenting, Waldorf homeschooling,   Conscious parenting resources. Deeper access to Melisa with private Zoom calls where you can ask questions, plan your month as she plans hers, she'll share her successes and failures. How she takes everything in as a lesson, how she parents at every stage of parenthood and much more.   You have options! 1. Listen to this video here on YouTube or on our podcast "Waldorf Essentials"   2. Dive deeper into the bonus content at Patreon where there are three options. Spark, Candle, and Lantern.    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa    

It can feel very overwhelming when you fall behind in your homeschooling and often you cannot figure out where to even begin. We’ve been there. It happens.   Join Melisa as she lays out a plan to help you get back on track and address any potential learning deficiencies.     In this video you will learn:  -How to recenter, refocus, and get back on track when you fall behind. -How to use evaluations to help create a plan to overcome deficiencies -Advice for simple ways to handle minor math or language arts deficiencies. -Reminder to utilize Melisa’s Facebook group or office hours if you have more questions   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa tackles the common concern of whether or not boys can thrive in Waldorf.    From sword play to climbing trees, she discusses how Waldorf education can truly connect with rambunctious boy energy.   She also talks about the importance of getting enough movement and how rough play really is okay.    When you're feeling bothered by the rough housing, you have to ask yourself "why am I feeling this way?".    Melisa also shares helpful tips for grocery shopping with kids and navigating their behavior as well as it's not just boys that rough house!   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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Join Melisa as she discusses three questions she frequently gets. (1) How do I hold the space when I’m having a bad day? (2) What can I do when my child has a meltdown over movement (walks/hikes)? And (3) What if things are hard?In this episode, she shares her own parenting stories and provides advice for all parents. You’ll learn: -What to do when everyone is seemingly in a bad mood -Advice for days you cannot do much (i.e., illness, injury, mental health) -The importance of consistent follow-through -Will building for children -To reflect on your expectations and change them if necessary Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Join Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials and her children Sam and Sariah, as they walk you through a guided mediation. This video is the perfect way to learn about and experience meditation as a family.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa tackles how to handle perfectionism in your children’s behaviors. She discusses the ties perfectionism can have to certain temperaments and anxiety; and provides tools to help children manage their expectations.    In this video you will learn:   - The role temperaments play in anxiety and perfectionism.    - How to help your child manage their anxiety and perfectionism.    -Why you should refrain from using the word “perfect” when referring to your child’s work.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/store Ms. Daniela from Season's of Seven Virtual Waldorf School  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ and Melisa Nielsen discuss Grade 6.  Class 6 Teacher ~ Ms. Daniela Daniela is excited to join Seasons of Seven as Grade 6 Class Teacher.  She has had the blessing to journey through the waters of both, homeschooling her son and teaching in Waldorf School classrooms. Her passion for education carried on the wings of goodness, beauty and truth continually moves her to strive to create, explore, and work with students and families inspired by Waldorf education.  Daniela's work and studies are continually inspired by her deep interest in the healing aspects of education and the potential for human transformation which can be unlocked through compassionate communication, heartfelt connections, and a deepened understanding of the human being and child development. Her experience spans the homeschool setting, classroom setting, as well as virtual classroom settings.  In her free time, Daniela loves to travel and explore places in Nature with her family, meet new friends, make fiber art and craft projects as gifts, create and guide meditation journeys, study healing plant properties, read works of new ad old authors, read fairy tales from around the world, listen to music, and spend time with friends.  She is excited to meet you in her Seasons of Seven Virtual Classroom soon! Daniela has completed the Waldorf Teacher Certification program with a focus on Grades 1 through 8 at Rudolf Steiner College in California and has been actively teaching in Waldorf school classrooms since 2011. Over the years of serving in Holistic Lifestyle and Waldorf Education settings, Daniela has served as a class teacher, subject teacher, meditation teacher and guide, parent educator, and lecture/workshop presenter a wide array of various subjects in the realm of a holistic lifestyle and creative living skills. She holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Naturopathy, an MS in Natural Health, a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing, and continually devotes time and resources to professional development and further studies in the realm of the healing aspects of education.  On her path of continued professional development, Daniela has completed the first year of the certification program focused on Education Support and Healing Education with the Association for Healing Education in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is excited to continue those studies in the near future.   https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Anxiety and self-care can be big topics.    But in this must-watch video, Melisa dives into them from a temperament perspective.    She provides an insight into how different temperaments generally respond to anxiety, ways to alleviate some of your anxiety, and the connection between how we feel mentally and our bodies.    She also dives into where our anxiety stems from and how we can help prevent passing it on to our children.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

In this video, Melisa walks through how to add a foreign language to your homeschool curriculum. She provides advice for multi-lingual households, as well as non-bilingual families who want to introduce a new language.    In this video you will learn: -How to incorporate a language into your curriculum the way a Waldorf school would.  -How to choose a primary language to teach first, if you are a multi-lingual household. -How to introduce a new language. -The importance of representing the language in culture and song.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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Erik and Melisa Nielsen share their experience and tips for navigating museums, children's museums and gift shops. As a homeschool family it can feel like going to all the museums is a great opportunity to learn and connect the lessons. Keeping in mind age appropriateness, special needs and over stimulation is a must. Gift shops can always be a challenge. Even more so when it's at the end of the day and required to walk through to exit. An over stimulated exhausted child and gift shop are not a good pair. Preparing the child in the car on the way there and reminding them at the museum the plan for navigating the gift shop can be the key to your successful exit. You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa's email inspired her to share two messages with you today.    - Confidence, it's time for you to hone it.  - Sharing stories from other religions does not sign you up to the religion, it simply helps you understand your neighbor.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

First. You don’t have to have special items or tools to have a wonderful Waldorf homeschool. Knowing that there are supplies particular to Waldorf education and are very commonly used. Melisa walks you through each of those items. She explains the differences between certain brands and which items she recommends for certain grades. IItems mentioned in this video: 1st - 4th Gradehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/waldorf_essentialsYou can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials". Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeMelisa and Mr. Siepker discuss everything Grade 5 Waldorf Education  Main Themes of Grade 5 Language Arts: Grammar, Composition, Dictionary use, Verse and Mythologies from Ancient Cultures   Mathematics: Freehand Geometry, Fractions, Standard Long Division, Decimal fractions, Metric System, Measurement, The Wonder of Number   Science: Botany, some Zoology   Social Studies: US Geography, Ancient History, Greek History, Map Making   Class Description We are about to embark on adventures of a very bright year of growing more awake and feeling ready to “look out into the world” with increasing confidence and strengthening of capacities. The curriculum of this school year meets the children in these adventures and takes them into the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the magical realms of the world of trees and plants. While we look back through the lens of ancient civilizations and begin to contemplate the future, our center stays rooted in the present as we explore the realm of the plant kingdom, take further strides in mathematics, strengthen our writing skills, and create beauty every step of the way.   Children at this age find themselves at a point of dynamic balance between earlier years of their childhood and the near-future years of adolescence. They feel confident, graceful, and capable most of the time, and a sense of harmony with the world becomes a part of most experiences.   Explorations of the cultural beauty of several ancient civilizations (Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece) through stories, geography, art, and mythology will bring all to the early history and the many lessons Ancient Greece has given us. Language Arts curriculum will weave through all the blocks expanding children’s grammar, composition, and reading capacities. Natural Science elements of the curriculum will thread through the realm of trees and plants (Botany) as we further expand our relationship to the blessings of plant life and the many gifts that we can give and receive to and from our beautiful Earth. Math curriculum will be full of color as freehand geometry and illustrated word problems accompany our practice and expanding skills of working with large numbers and fractions; and introductions to decimals, the metric system of measurement, and the ancient ways of recording numbers and measuring spaces.     Learn more about Grade 5 at Season of Seven Virtual Waldorf School  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/23/24-Classes If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.  Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible.    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Join Melisa as she gets really honest about rhythm.   In this video, Melisa explains how rhythm is not simply something that exists outside of yourself but is an internal and integral part of you.    She walks you through what your rhythm can look like and how it can affect your family's rhythm.    Melisa further explains the importance of leading by example and harnessing your rhythm. She ends the video by reminding you to get the rest you need and own your rhythm so you can lead your family into their rhythm.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials receives the question often of:   "Do you make a main lesson book?" "What does your main lesson book look like?"   She walks you through how she plans her main lesson book to how she puts in into action during the lesson.    Sometimes a visual can be the key to changing our own main lesson book! Hope this helps.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.    Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting  - Inner work and temperaments - Music  - Handwork  - Festivals  - Eurythmy  - Circle time creations  - Creating a co op  - Homeschooling multiple children  - Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience  - Special needs experience with her own children  - Peaceful bedtimes  - One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset - Master classes    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store   We have packaged all the content you will need for Kindergarten One. This will take you on a beautiful journey through your first year of Kindergarten. We also included our Waldorf homeschool teacher training as well as support and mentoring.   This is an amazing resource! Here's what's included:   Original Stories! With a few exceptions, all the stories are originals, written by me for children.   First Year Kindergarten, age 5  – During this year, we meet Super Sam through 52 weeks of stories, handwork for Mom, recipes, nature table ideas and festival celebrations. Super Sam is a huge star!  There are Facebook groups dedicated to making props for his stories.   Monthly Handwork for Families  –  handwork videos &  handwork projects.   Circle Time Laid Out  – We have a completely laid out circle for each month and a library of  audios for each song. It includes our ENTIRE Circle Time Creation course!   Recipes!  - Recipes for each week, many can easily be adjusted to special dietary needs.   APP!  We have an app to make accessing our product quick and easy!   BONUS - Planning for Peace Early Childhood & Kindergarten edition. This is accessible for the Southern Hemisphere! We have adjusted the story schedule just for our friends south of the Equator!     "We only have to act in ways that are worthy of the child's gratitude and it will flow toward us, especially during the first period of life." ~ Rudolf Steiner, Gratitude, Love, and Duty   Original content.   Meet Super Sam.  He's a gnome that lives in the forest, helps his friends and loves his family.  We have two full years, 52 weeks each, of stories about Sam and his friends.  We occasionally tie in some other stories to share with your children.   Handwork.   Handwork is a hallmark of Waldorf and we start you out right with plenty of patterns AND instruction! Each month will bring a new (optional) project for families.     Circle Time Creation.   Circle time creation can be stressful.  We take the stress out with our guidelines, song bank and all the tunes!    Everything is better with friends.   Community is wonderful.  Community outside of Facebook is even better.  We've found that so many families are looking for an alternative to Facebook which we now offer.  Talk about handwork struggles, your 6 year change wins and get coaching help from our team!   Training & Mentoring   We found that families who have training in Waldorf foundations really excel in their homeschooling. We provide you with a full year access to our Thinking Feeling Willing program as well as access to weekly coaching calls with Melisa or one of our coaches.   Hard Copies of the Curriculum   Despite my best attempts at downsizing my collection, at the end of the day I am a book in hand kinda gal. We provide you with a hard copy of the curriculum as well as a Planning for Peace journal.   An App!   We want you to be able to get everything you need quickly! Our app will allow you to have it all at your fingertips. Our support groups are also easily accessed on the app.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is an open book.    She receives questions often (please send all your questions to her here or through social media!)   A common question that has been coming up "why do you wrap your head."   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeEurythmy Inspired Movement Teacher ~ Ms. Tiffany Learn more about Eurythmy at Seasons of Seven here https://www.seasonsofseven.com/23/24-enrichment Hello and warm greetings from South Carolina in the Unites States! My name is Tiffany Conary. I am a Waldorf homeschooling mom of seven. Two of my children are grown and left the nest, four are currently being homeschooled, and one is preschool age, but keeping up with everything her brothers and sisters are doing! I am going to be the Movement Teacher this year for Seasons of Seven. I am very excited and so eager to get to know every one of my students and their families. For the past 4 years I have been doing eurythmy movement, with multiple ages and stages, in my homeschool co-op group. This is something I enjoy doing immensely! It is interesting to see what works and what doesn’t at each stage of life. I am currently working on a clear and understandable homeschool eurythmy curriculum since there is a great need for eurythmy in the home. Waldorf education is beautiful and wonderful but would not be complete without eurythmy. That is why I feel it is my call to bring eurythmy to as many homeschooling families as I possibly can.  Seasons of Seven is a lovely way to provide a Waldorf education to those wanting to stay at home. YOU too should have the opportunity to do the engaging art of eurythmy as well. I am so excited to work with the younger ones and get those little bodies moving in a way that will encourage their speech process, prepare them for reading and writing, and connect their physical and etheric bodies! I am equally excited to work with the older ones to help them feel comfortable in their bodies, express the feelings they cannot with words, and to bring them into the thinking stage of life. I look forward to this year and look forward to working with you! Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials and Ms. Tiffany at Seasons of Seven discuss the many aspects of eurythmy. - Can eurythmy be done at home? - Do you have to be certified to implement eurythmy in your home and homeschooling? Part two is over on our Patreon where Ms. Tiffany and I go deeper into: - Mistakes Ms. Tiffany has navigated. - The important of knowing your temperament and how that impacts eurythmy lessons. - Can eurythmy be done outside?  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a common question for Waldorf homeschoolers.    - What age - How much - What type - Wrangling it in when it's become too much - Dad being a gamer - Previewing movies   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.    Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting  - Inner work and temperaments - Music  - Handwork  - Festivals  - Eurythmy  - Circle time creations  - Creating a co op  - Homeschooling multiple children  - Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience  - Special needs experience with her own children  - Peaceful bedtimes  - One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset - Master classes    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

 The difference between a Waldorf School and Waldorf Homeschooling. - The difference in her homeschooling curriculum compared to others.  - Studying Steiner's work - Connecting to Festivals - Connecting to the Curriculum and Steiner's work - Being ok with not feeling ready    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials receives this frequently asked question.    "What to Do When Your 5 Year Old is Reading and Writing?"   This is rooted in many things:   - Parents getting excited and buying all the quick reading lessons in 100 sessions.  - Pressure from family and friends "why aren't they reading yet?".  - Fear of them entering school one day possibly and being behind.    Try this:   - Get to know the Waldorf curriculum and how reading and writing progresses. What stage are they currently in? - Don't pull their work away from them and say "no, no, no you're not old enough to read yet." - Look at their work, listen to them but also encourage the aspects of the curriculum for where they are, like being physically active, the flute and handwork.    Tips for helping your child at this stage:   - Let others know how to help them. For example if your child is in a Sunday school, let the teacher know they are not fully reading yet and to please not call on them to read aloud.    - Let relatives and friends know "we think they can read, but we are following our curriculum to focus on the whole education, not just this one aspect of learning."   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.    Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting  - Inner work and temperaments - Music  - Handwork  - Festivals  - Eurythmy  - Circle time creations  - Creating a co op  - Homeschooling multiple children  - Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience  - Special needs experience with her own children  - Peaceful bedtimes  - One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset - Master classes    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeMs. Daniela from Season's of Seven Virtual Waldorf School  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ and Melisa Nielsen discuss Grade 4.    Class 4 Teacher ~ Ms. Daniela Daniela is excited to join Seasons of Seven as Grade 4 Class Teacher.    She has had the blessing to journey through the waters of both, homeschooling her son and teaching in Waldorf School classrooms. Her passion for education carried on the wings of goodness, beauty and truth continually moves her to strive to create, explore, and work with students and families inspired by Waldorf education.    Daniela's work and studies are continually inspired by her deep interest in the healing aspects of education and the potential for human transformation which can be unlocked through compassionate communication, heartfelt connections, and a deepened understanding of the human being and child development. Her experience spans the homeschool setting, classroom setting, as well as virtual classroom settings.    In her free time, Daniela loves to travel and explore places in Nature with her family, meet new friends, make fiber art and craft projects as gifts, create and guide meditation journeys, study healing plant properties, read works of new ad old authors, read fairy tales from around the world, listen to music, and spend time with friends.    She is excited to meet you in her Seasons of Seven Virtual Classroom soon!   Daniela has completed the Waldorf Teacher Certification program with a focus on Grades 1 through 8 at Rudolf Steiner College in California and has been actively teaching in Waldorf school classrooms since 2011. Over the years of serving in Holistic Lifestyle and Waldorf Education settings, Daniela has served as a class teacher, subject teacher, meditation teacher and guide, parent educator, and lecture/workshop presenter a wide array of various subjects in the realm of a holistic lifestyle and creative living skills. She holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Naturopathy, an MS in Natural Health, a Bachelor’s in Business Marketing, and continually devotes time and resources to professional development and further studies in the realm of the healing aspects of education.    On her path of continued professional development, Daniela has completed the first year of the certification program focused on Education Support and Healing Education with the Association for Healing Education in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is excited to continue those studies in the near future.   https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

Homeschool families are often intimidated by testing and transcripts. Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials breaks each of these topics down in a way that will take the fear away!   First step: Get to know their website HSLDA. What does your state require?   Second step:  Browse online options for recording your work and having it changed into a transcript for high school.    If you have to test, go to a book store and get a few books to help prepare you and the child.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares:   - What is a co op and what is a drop off.  - First step to incorporate a co op into your family rhythm is to check if one already exists.  - Creating guidelines for your co op.  - Holding the space for your child at co op. - Navigating effective communication with other parents and their children.  - Establishing a monthly fee.  - Separating the children into age groups.  - Deciding who will teach and contribute what.  - Location.  - Liability.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

Melisa knows firsthand how challenging going through a divorce can be. In this week's episode, she shares her struggles and provides advice from lessons learned. She validates common struggles parents face during the separation process and reminds everyone; the most important people during this process are the children.You’ll learn: -The importance of trying to maintain a level head -How to show up for your children, when the other parent is not -Advice on creating a peaceful home environment for your children -What you can and cannot control during this process -How to create a system that works for homeschooling after separation -The importance of finding a good lawyer and court-appointed counselor for your children Most importantly, Melissa reminds you that it will get better and you are worthy of having someone love you the way they’re supposed to.You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials busts the myth that Waldorf Homeschooling has to be expensive.    - There are a lot of resources.  - Take Waldorf Essential samples and listen to our videos or podcast and you could create a lot from there.  - Use what you already have! - Steiner said kids could model from mud in the street if need be.  - Save $5 a week, that's $20 a month to start getting supplies you would like to have.    You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

Join Melisa as she walks you through the 7th and 8th-grade physiology blocks.    The seventh grade starts with the necessary but not always a comfortable discussion of the reproductive systems. Melisa shares her experience bringing this topic to her children. She continues the video by reiterating which topics are covered in each grade. And she explains why they are covered in that order.   In this video you’ll learn: -Why the reproductive discussion is meant to happen in 7th grade -How to use a circle journal to help young teens who are uncomfortable asking questions -How to best answer difficult questions from little ones  -The topics covered in 7th-grade physiology: reproductive systems, respiratory system, circulatory system, and nervous system (excluding the brain).  -The topics covered in 8th grade: muscles, bones, brain, eyes, ears, and body chemistry.  -What topics are NOT brought up in 7th and 8th-grade physiology   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa

Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way.    Melisa inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting  - Inner work and temperaments - Music  - Handwork  - Festivals  - Eurythmy  - Circle time creations  - Creating a co op  - Homeschooling multiple children  - Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience  - Special needs experience with her own children  - Peaceful bedtimes  - One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset - Master classes    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa