Season 1 ∨
Episodes
263. The Progression of Reading in Waldorf Homeschooling
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the progression of reading.
The Waldorf way of reading is much different:
- Letters are introduced in grade 1.
- There are no flash cards. If there are it is...
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262. { Auriel's Light } Gain Confidence for your Waldorf Homeschooling Middle and High School Years
Are you feeling intimidated for homeschooling your child as they get older and enter Middle and High School? This podcast is for you!
You'll gain confidence from Melisa, Lara, and Annie to successfully meet your...
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261. No Stress Circle Time
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is here to help you with your circle time.
- Younger children.
- Older children.
- When do kids tend to grow out of circle time.
- Singing. What if you feel you aren't...
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260. How Do You Do It All?
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials
- Runs a business
- Homeschools
- Parents
- Partners
- Practices self care
- Practices her own hand work and makes time for the things she enjoys
How does she do it all?
If you...
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259. Study Guide Book Recommendations
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to continue your studying as an adult. When you read Steiner's work you connect more with the curriculum.
Books Mentioned:
- Rhythms of Learning: What Waldorf...
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258. Cultivating a Love for Learning
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials walks you through how to cultivate a love for learning.
- What to do when they are young.
- Keeping it age appropriate.
- What if you all have different interests?
- Fostering...
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257. Communication
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses today on communication.
- Text Messages
- Emails
- Social Media
- With Your Partner
- With Your Child
Slowing down is the first step and often the key to effective...
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256. Which Will You Be?
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to ask yourself:
"Which will you be, an agent or an object?"
She also supports you in your homeschooling journey!
Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat...
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255. Handwork Ideas for Younger Ones in a Waldorf Home
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares ideas for handwork and younger ones. Often siblings or the younger child see's you doing handwork and wants to be a part of the fun.
Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a...
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254. Watching the News and Kids
Melisa Nielsen encourages you to be mindful with the news and children. She shares her experience with her children and discusses different ages and media.
We are dedicated to helping families walking the Waldorf...
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253. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Main Lesson Blocks and Incorporating Waldorf into Your Homeschooling
Actual Rhythm Chart Available HERE:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qm9o7aa1e41fxk6/actual%20rhythm.pdf?dl=0
Full Video Podcast with an exclusive on Mastering Meal Time available here: ...
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252. Creating the Life of Your Dreams
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her life experience with creating the life of your dreams.
Melisa and Erik Nielsen had been visiting California for Comic Con for many years. With each visit they began to...
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