Foundations
of Early Childhood
For many families, this will be their first step on the Waldorf path. We have packaged all the content you will need to get started. This will prepare you for early childhood. This also includes our Waldorf inspired homeschool teacher training.
"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
Foundations of Early Childhood Walk Through
All full curriculum includes:
- Foundations, Beyond the Early Years – This section is all about rhythm and how to work on forming one in your home with a young child. We explore movement, the role of circle time in your home, discuss festivals, the nature table, and first-grade readiness.
- Stories! We have included some original stories and a list of age appropriate books to consider.
- "Before the Journey" is our early childhood primer for MOM. We follow four women who are beginning their Waldorf journey. We go through festivals and include some recipes, all while showing natural home life for the early years.
- Monthly Handwork for Families – 20 handwork videos, 45 handwork projects with more being added regularly.
- 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!
- APP! We have an app to make accessing our product quick and easy!
This is accessible for the whole world, the schedule is easy to adapt no matter where you are schooling from.
Need to see a sample? HERE you go.
We have many options for your Foundations Journey:
It's always nice to have everything you need!
This option includes everything mentioned above PLUS
- Hard copies of the curriculum and hard copy of our Planning for Peace planner sent to you.
- Immediate digital access so you can get started right away.
- Unlimited access to the training program.
- Live planning help (for one year)
- Live coaching sessions twice per month in a time zone that allows for the world to attend. (for one year).
Don't need the mentoring?
Maybe you don't need the live help, that's completely ok! Many people feel like they've got this and just want the texts so they can get busy! This is a great option for you.
You'll receive:
- If you choose a hard copy of the curriculum it will be sent to you.
- Immediate digital access so you can get started right away.
- Digital and printable pdf. of our Planning for Peace planner. *NO planner will be shipped.
- Option to purchase Planning for Peace Planner hard copy directly from our publisher.
- Unlimited access to the training program. There is no private support with this option but you DO have access to our free Facebook group, you can access that HERE.
F.A.Q
Q. Does this include all the curriculum I will need to teach kindergarten at home?
A. Early Childhood and Kindergarten 1 & 2 are 3 separate courses.
Q. Will this curriculum introduce the letters to my child?
A. No. In Waldorf that is grade 1 content. Grade 1 is intended for the child that is 7 or nearly 7. Kindergarten is for two years beginning at 5 or nearly 5.
Q. Does this include supplies?
A. This program does NOT include supplies such as crayons, beeswax, etc. We have a favorite supplier, you can find her HERE. There is a recommended supply list in the curriculum.
Q. Is coaching included?
A. If you purchase the Live Support package then you will receive live coaching in the curriculum, parenting and family challenges as well as planning your year. Our coaching calls happen twice per month and additional live planning calls are scheduled throughout the year.
Q. Is the training course required to teach this curriculum?
A. We realize many Waldorf families are low media and while we support that, please note that the training program includes things that will enhance and enrich your teaching, including eurythmy, art and more that are NOT included in the curriculum itself. These are pieces that are impossible to teach without a video. You will have the fullness of your Waldorf teacher training experience by working through the videos in the course.
Q. Is this curriculum secular?
A. That is a tricky question! We encourage inner work for parents. That is spiritual but NOT religious in content.
Q. Is this digital or hard copy?
A. We offer both. You can choose digital only access or to have hard copies sent to you.
Q. This looks pretty Mom centered, are you sensitive to non-traditional families?
A. YES! In our home, both my husband, Erik and I do the teaching AND the working. We work with moms, dads, grandparents, foster/adoptive parents and more. We are here to help you be present and connected with your CHILD, that is our focus.
Q. How long does shipping take for hard copies?
A. Approximately 3 weeks.
Q. I still have questions, how can I answer them?
A. Send us an email we are happy to help.
