Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Essentials

Hosted by: Melisa and Erik Neilsen

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...

Episodes

179. Three Questions for Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

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...
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178. Family Meditation

Season #1

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...
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177. Perfectionism

Season #1

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...
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{ Encore } Grade 6 Waldorf Essentials Part 1

Season #1

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:...
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176. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 6

Season #1

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...
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175. Self Care, Mental Hygiene

Season #1

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,...
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174. Teaching a Foreign Language in Your Homeschooling

Season #1

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...
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{ Encore } Grade 5 Waldorf Essentials Part 2

Season #1

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173. Navigating Museums, Children's Museums and Gift Shops

Season #1

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...
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172. Unplugged Melisa Nielsen

Season #1

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...
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171. Must Have Supplies for Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

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...
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{ Encore } Grade 5 Waldorf Essentials Part 1

Season #1

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