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244. Planning with Multiple Children
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you learn how to plan your Waldorf homeschooling with multiple children.
She has personal experience with her five children. Planning is the key to your homeschool lessons...
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243. The Child at 12
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials continues the series of
"The Child At __".
Today's focus is the 12 year old.
Big changes are happening at 12.
- Crossing the “Rubicon”
- More materialistic.
- Want to...
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242. { Auriel's Light } Interviewing Season of Seven Families
You will love this interview with four different families to learn how they use our Seasons of Seven program to meet their families needs.
Learn more about Seasons of Seven...
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241. How We Get Movement in Our Day
Listen as Melisa discusses the importance of movement and how to incorporate more of it into your days.
In this video you will learn:
-Why Waldorf schools strive for movement to account for 1/3 of their day
-Tips...
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240. FAQ About Homeschooling and Keeping Records
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares today about a common question when it comes to not only Waldorf Homeschooling but Homeschooling in general.
"Do I need to keep records?"
"How do I keep records?"
"How long...
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239. The Child at 9
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the child at 9 today.
Melisa has been guiding us through a series of the changes that happen every three years.
This is a great tool for Waldorf homeschooling but...
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238. History Progression in the Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculum
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes us on a brief walk through the history progression of the Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculum.
The history layout is very intentional and meant to meet the child at their soul...
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237. { Auriel's Light } Public Speaking
When is Public Speaking Taught?
10th Grade
Melisa and Erik Nielsen share how they have taught Public Speaking in their homeschooling and at Seasons of Seven.
They share fun, practical ideas that set your child up...
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236. The Child at 6
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is focusing on the child at 6 today. This is a series of the child at various ages and the common changes that occur.
When you are prepared for each phase you are more capable...
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235. The Pre Schooler
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the pre schooler in your Waldorf Homeschooling.
The Two Big Questions:
- "What do you do for Waldorf homeschooling when they are in pre school?"
- "How do you navigate...
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234. Holding the Space with Media in Mind
Melisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focus on holding the space when it comes to media.
Melisa and Erik look a little deeper than most when it comes to holding the space.
- Always pre watch before your...
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233. Waldorf Pure
Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question "What is Waldorf Pure?".
The answer to this question can have many different answers based on who you ask and it can become a heated topic in many Waldorf...
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