Waldorf Essentials

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeJoin my support group here:https://www.aurielslight.org/offers/VN22ywfk Steady and Strong is a support group for parents going through divorce. The group will focus on those that are trying to navigate this space.  Please pay what you can. It is a one time payment. All funds go to support our parent ministry here at Auriel's Light.This is a hard topic to go through. I have been there and I have helped 100’s of people through this. Divorce.  Note this may bring healing to you if you were a child of divorce.  Here are my tips for you if you are navigating this space: - Make sure you know the finances and passwords.  - Learn your homeschool laws for your state at    https://hslda.org/ - Find a lawyer sympathetic to homeschoolers.  - Bite your tongue, it’s not worth saying things when you are angry. Stay grounded through meditation and or/prayer.  - Consider therapy for your child. Consider therapy for your self.  - If you are medically opposed find a lawyer with common ground. Do your homework to support each child. If they need to eat a certain way, low tech etc. Document it all and do all the research you can.  - Evaluate your homeschooling. This is why planning for peace is key! - Create a blog to document what you are doing in your homeschooling and only allow access to the other parent.  - Stay on top of your parenting, keep it together. Inner work is key.  If you are interested in connecting in a safe place email me at: [email protected]  WALDORF ESSENTIALS THINKING FEELING WILLING PROGRAM 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    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  

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.    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   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 delves deep into how Waldorf homeschooling can provide wonderful opportunities for diversity. Waldorf education can sometimes be viewed as not diverse enough; and for some Waldorf schools, that may be the case. In a homeschooling setting, however, that does not have to be the case. In this video, Melisa discusses how to add more diversity to your curriculum and how diverse representation starts at home.     In this video you will learn: -The importance of diverse representation and anti-racism being a part of your family culture.  - How to bring diversity to your children organically. -How Waldorf lays the groundwork for a beautiful exploration of communities, cultures, and belief systems.    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

Meals are a key component to your rhythm!   Discover how you can plan your week of meals using this meal stacking technique.    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  

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares what their families summer rhythm looks like.  - Tips for sleep rhythm in the summer. - Blocks that can be moved to summer.  - Making up material.  - Working ahead on material.  - Summer reading programs.  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 often gets the question of "how do I create a sleep rhythm?".    - Don't let the day get away from you.    - Backwards plan, if the kids need to be in bed at this time ____. When does dinner need to happen? When do baths need to happen? When does the bedtime routine need to begin?   - Are naps destroying bedtime?   - Is a parent working out of the home and the kids don't want to go to bed without play time from the parent?   - Screens, stories and the support of essential oils!   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 has been leading homeschool co ops for many years.    Melisa shares helpful co op etiquette for you to successfully lead or attend a homeschool co op.    - Start with yourself, how is your etiquette. Are you present, holding space for your family or coming to chat and tune out?   - Navigating tardiness.   - Behavior, how do you tackle a child's behavior that isn't appropriate at co op?   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  

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeOur grade 3 curriculum  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Who is ready for grade 3? The content in each grade is designed when the time is right for that child. It feeds their soul.  They become aware of everything around them at this age.  The grade 3 student can do a lot more themselves.  Society thinks we hold the child back with aspects of Waldorf. We aren’t we are saying “keep them where they need to be for a little bit longer and then walk with them.”  9 or nearly 9.  Content of Grade 3  Farming  Building Shelters  Hebrew  Measuring  Creation Stories  Old Testament    Ask questions here or connect on social media.  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 provides you with curriculum and support for you to succeed in your homeschooling.    In this video, Melisa explains why Waldorf homeschooling curriculum can not be open and go. You need to live the lesson and she's here to guide you through it.    Take a deep breath.  What makes Waldorf Essentials different? PLANNING FOR PEACE   Planning for Peace sets you up for success in your homeschooling.    Come join the Waldorf Essentials Family and see why!   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

Homeschooling and parenting with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials.    Screens are everywhere and for most parents, they provide an easy way to have some peace. The questions become, “when is it okay for kids to have screen/media time?” and “how much is too much?”. Join Melisa as she answers these questions and shares how they handle media in their home.    In this video you’ll learn: -How children perceive the media they watch -What age screen time is appropriate for -How to determine what media is appropriate for your children -The importance of setting good media boundaries -How to incorporate media in a way that makes sense for your 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

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Melisa Nielsen has been homeschooling for over 15 years + Along the way she has created and let many co ops.    Want more in depth training for creating a homeschool co op? Waldorfessentials.com   Here she shares with you tips to starting a homeschool co op and busts common myths homeschool families experience when wanting community.    A homeschool co op brings you community in your homeschooling. Bounce ideas off one another and most importantly support one another when you need help.    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 and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials chat about temperament.    There are four Waldorf Temperaments: Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholic    Knowing your temperament as well as your families temperaments can transforms your Waldorf homeschooling journey.    Melisa and Erik share their experience and helpful tips in deciding what is your primary and secondary temperament as well as your child's    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    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  

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeMelisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials and Ms. Tiffany from Seasons of Seven share helpful information for your Waldorf Grade 2 student.    Learn more about Ms. Tiffany and Grade 2 at  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/   Waldorf Grade 2 is for the child that is 7.5 turning 8 year old child.   This child has the foundation of letters, four processes and knows the process of main lesson time.    Bridging into learning and doing more.    Some are reading and some are stumbling into it. There’s a desire to learn to read. It’s totally ok if they haven’t mastered reading yet.    The gift of second grade, the bloom of reading opening.    Behaviorally: hungriness to learn. Why am I learning this?    Behavior shift from the beginning of second grade to the end. We expect a little more from them. The 9 year change can begin at the end of second grade.    Curriculum, most important part about the literature. Fables, nature stories, and Saint stories.    Fables differ from fairy tales. We never give them the moral of the story. We let them hear and feel it. Fables have the trickster.     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  

Sleep. From mood to blood pressure, sleep plays an important role in you and the quality of your life. Join Melisa as she discusses the importance of sleep and provides tips and tricks for getting more of it.    In this video you will learn: -The importance of sleep on your health. -The amount of sleep you need based on age range. -How to create a good bedtime routine; starting with dinner. -How to honor sleep, even in the early childhood years.      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 encourages you to ask yourself "What gives me wonder?"   We first need to know what gives us wonder and then we can guide our child to continue to foster their own wonder.    Is it ocean waves? Hummingbirds? Watching babies?   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

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

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her experience from being a single parent and finding a way to make an income to stay at home and homeschool her children to expanding and growing multiple businesses and bringing her partner home to join the business.    Three important points she brings up: - Know what you’re doing and why. - Have your planning in place. - Get up before your kids!   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 knows what it is like being a parent, homeschooling and running a business.    There are a lot of benefits on being online, but it needs to be used with intention.    It is common that when kids see you using a device they want to join in. Don't start the habit, it is hard to break once they get use to seeing you and come ask to do their own device time.    Have a conversation, explaining what you are doing and why.  Are you using a device online to build your business? Are you using a device online to research and plan for your homeschooling?   It's ok to need to check out and de wind for a bit on your computer or phone. Do it for an hour and get off. Don't mindlessly scroll all day everyday.    Most importantly unfollow accounts that make you go into comparison and not feel good enough. You don't need to be in all the groups and seethings that ruin your day!   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

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:Candle or Lantern Access include full video.https://www.aurielslight.org/storeWaldorf Essentials Grade 2 Curriculum:  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/waldorf-essentials-class2 Most of these can be found in our amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/waldorf_essentials/list/H50ATPXPIES2?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Books Referenced: - The Power of Stories: Nurturing Children's Imagination and Consciousness by Horst Kornberger “Legends are the product of the intellect.” We might tell a story about an animal and it works on our children.  It might not happen the first story.  There’s a need to have Saint and Animal stories together.  - Thorton Burgess - free resource  - The Tales of Uncle Remus  - Petter Rabiit Tales  - Winnie the Pooh - tame side  - Anansi Tales - Jataka Tales Stories of the Saints: - Brother Francis - Jacob Straight  - Robert Kennedy - Saint Francis  - Saint Nicholas  - Saint George and the Dragon - The Eight Year Old Legend Book Most of these can be found in our amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/waldorf_essentials/list/H50ATPXPIES2?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d     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 a big question she gets. "What do you do when you have nothing common with your children?" - Don't want to play the things they do? - Don't want to read the books together that they like? - Don't feel their interests fall into your "Waldorf vision"? Take a deep breath. Surprise them once in a while and ask for a turn in what they enjoy playing. Melisa helps you find a way to discover something you can do together and enjoy the time, company and activity. 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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Melisa Nielsen has lived it. She's navigated court systems, an ex partner, custody and how to homeschool when the children are in two households. Melisa shares helpful tips if you are in this situation. - Create a blog as a tool to share what the children are doing in their homeschooling. This is a free resource that can be kept private and only viewed by the other parent and court system. - Ask for 100% custody for education. You are the teacher. And your hours schooling do not count as your visitation hours. Tune in for more helpful tips Melisa found on her journey. 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 encourages you to stop reading and start doing. If you're waiting till you have read all the Steiner books and know everything to start, this video is for you. Would you wait in your driveway until all the lights are green to head to the store for groceries? What do you need to do today to be ready to teach your Waldorf homeschooling lesson tomorrow? Go do that. You can also find us 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

"You either get the result you want or the lesson you needed." Melisa shares how she has navigated these tough years. Maybe you don't have a loss of someone passing away, but you have a loss of friendship. You're not alone. We have experienced it as well. We hope this message helps you navigate the losses you have experienced. 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- How Melisa's curriculum helps you teach the child to read. - What about special needs and temperament? - Melisa recommends 5 minutes a day x the child's age. - Consistency is key, even if it's just a few minutes a day! - Easy reader book recommendation - Shelley Davidow  https://www.amazon.com/shop/waldorf_essentials/list/H50ATPXPIES2?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d - Alphabet card link https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store   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 shares her experience with her son when he was younger to today as he is now an adult. If you are walking the same path she has with autism, she has helpful tips that may make a big impact for you. If you have questions or need support reach out and connect with Melisa at Waldorf Essentials. 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  

Running a business is hard enough, but what if you’re a homeschooling parent as well? It can all feel overwhelming. Melisa shares her tips for how to create a sustainable homeschool, family, & business rhythm. She also provides resources for those who want more assistance in helping their homeschool and business thrive. In this video you’ll learn: - How to manage your time efficiently - Why properly planning for homeschool and making time for your family are the secrets to a thriving business - The importance of communicating with your partner (especially if you are working together) - Tips on setting effective goals *Ultimately, how to create sustainable homeschool, family, and business systems built for success.* 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

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Who are we? I’m Melisa! A mom of five children with only two left at home. I’ve been a wife, an ex-wife and a wife again. Two of my children have spectrum struggles. My oldest has ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and my youngest has SPD (sensory processing disorder). NEVER a dull moment in the Nielsen house. I am a stroke survivor and I love my life. I love to watercolor paint, knit and embroider and have a quiet afternoon with my family. About 14 years ago I took my study of Steiner and put it to work with other families in our series of curriculum "A Journey through Waldorf Homeschooling" and our business has grown from there. Erik here! I'm a husband, father, entrepreneur, videographer and content creator, editor and teacher. Melisa and I decided to take a leap of faith years ago when I quit my newspaper job to pursue building Waldorf Essentials. It’s a decision we've never regretted. We are constantly bolstered by the kind words of clients whom we have helped over the years. 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 receives an abundance of messages from fellow parents and homeschool parents. She wants to encourage you to slow down. She's been there, felt what you are feeling and it can feel like slowing down is not the answer to your question. But it just might be, try it, slow down and see how your moment changes, your day changes, your week changes, your month changes, and most importantly your life changes. 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 have to know yourself. Start there. Learn about who you are. What is your temperament? What are the strengths from your temperament? Why are you here? What do you want? Are you teachable? You can do this. 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 Melisa Nielsen chats with the Early Childhood teacher at Seasons of Seven, Ms. Tiffany.    The two tackle the topic of First Grade.   - The power of waiting till the time the child is ready for the content.  - The changes that happen in first grade.  - Fairytales.  Learn more about Seasons of Seven : https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ 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

Follow Melisa on a parenting journey through temperament. Melisa works through the importance of, not only understanding your temperament but your child's as well. She helps you recognize your child's temperament and explains in detail how connecting with each type of temperament looks. The four temperaments: Choleric Sanguine Phlegmatic Melancholic 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

Spring is a beautiful time of year and offers equally beautiful festivals to celebrate. In this week’s episode, Melisa shares a bit of anthroposophical background on some of these festivals as well as tips for celebrating. There are so many wonderful ways to celebrate but remember you don’t have to do everything every year. As always, enjoy this special time with your family! In this episode we’ll discuss: - The difference spring festivals: Ostara, easter, vernal equinox, mayday - How the date for celebrating the Easter holiday is determined - Growing your own Easter grass and when to start planting it - Creating your own natural eggs dyes 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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Melisa Nielsen shares her experience parenting a choleric child. A choleric will only yield to another choleric or someone they trust. If you've been struggling with a choleric child and your parenting ask yourself: - Have I been following through with what I say? - Have I been wishy washy? Help the choleric child take the ideas they have in their head and put them to paper so they can take action. 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

While everyone is busy making resolutions and talking about how crazy the world has been, Melisa starts a new discussion: setting intentions. What is the difference between setting intentions and setting goals? Melisa dives into that question and more in this week’s video. She provides an insight into how setting intentions have shaped her (and her family’s) life over the years; and shares how to start setting your intentions for this new year. Remember, you can make things happen in your life! Teach your children to be responsible for their destiny! In this video you’ll learn: -The difference between goal setting and setting intentions -Why mediation and/or prayer is an important aspect of setting intentions -How to set intentions as a family -Why the law of attraction isn’t a new age concept but a helpful tool in setting your intentions -How to listen and then DO! 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

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Did you pick a word of the year? Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to actually live that word. Refine. Focus. Unstoppable. Melisa reveals her word of the year and how to make sure you're utilizing the words you choose for the year. She reminds everyone of the importance of revisiting your word regularly and choosing to live consciously. 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