Waldorf Inspired Homeschool
Waldorf Essentials
Are you looking to take stewardship over your child's education?
You’re probably a little nervous right now. You may be thinking, “Can I teach my child? What if I don’t get it right? What if I make a mistake?”
You're not alone. There is hope. Many parents often say, “I didn’t think I was going to be able to do it. I wish I had found you sooner.”
You know something has to change. Maybe you have searched homeschool site after homeschool site looking for a curriculum that aligns with the experience you want to create for your child. It’s not just about learning. It is about cultivating a desire for lifelong learning and new experiences.
Life shouldn't be about someone else's schedule.
Your child is pushed to rush through someone else’s agenda all day. They come home exhausted and tired because they have used up all their energy pushing through their day. Now it’s your turn to push them through the busy work disguised as homework.
You are getting them in their most exhausted state.You have to argue with them to get their homework done. You’re also busy trying to get dinner on the table, maybe your spouse is calling. It makes for a very unpleasant moment.
Most people might call this a normal day, but you are either fed up with it or you’re here to nip it in the bud before it can even start.
Imagine a day of setting your family up for success.
It's possible to have a completely different experience.
A day where you allow your child or children to wake up and not have to rush them through their routine. You can take time to make a real breakfast, no having to try and provide something they can snag as they run out the door.
You get to create a routine that supports both you and your child. There is time to really allow them to learn and explore through their lessons. They have time to try new things and there are things to help them learn to slow down in this busy world.
They can help you through the day. Imagine a dinner time that doesn't have you stressing over homework and trying to manage when everything will be done. Imagine your child happy and not crying at the end of the day because they haven't spent all their energy and time with busy work.
You can do this!
Teaching a Waldorf at home is much easier than you think!
Hi, I'm Melisa.
I've been a Waldorf inspired homeschooler for more than 20 years and the co-owner of Waldorf Essentials for 15 years. I started writing Waldorf inspired curriculum when my children were young and there were very few options on the market. What was available was written by teachers, teachers that had never homeschooled! They didn't know what it was like to juggle three kids at a time and main lessons. The needs of homeschoolers are much different than those in the classroom and while the curriculum was the same, it needed adaptation and cultivation that only someone who had walked the homeschooling path could give.
Waldorf Essentials is Committed to Help
We have a plan to support your needs!
- Waldorf inspired homeschool curriculum, digital & hard copy options.
- Waldorf homeschool teacher training to help you with everything from main lesson books to wet on wet watercolor.
- Expert planning help.
- Coaches to help you feel confident.
- Mentoring (via group coaching in Zoom) to keep you focused.
- A supportive community of coaches and other families walking the same path.
- Support for families working from home or running a business.
We Know That Selling You Curriculum is NOT Enough
Most companies sell you their curriculum and a teacher’s guide and send you on your way. There is very little in the way of support and guidance with what to do next.
We get it. We’ve been there. So unless you have been a teacher and now how to schedule out and create the routines around a lesson plan then you might feel lost. That’s just one of the key factors that set us apart from other companies.
Our best selling training is included! Success starts with good habits! We help you learn how to form them from the beginning.
That Extra Step that Sets Us Apart
- Written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers.
- Mentoring - we are the only company that offers extensive mentoring for you all year long!
- Coaches to help you walk this path!
- Training - pure and simple, we train you. If you follow our path you will succeed.
- You will not only educate your children. You will grow relationships, get along better with your partner, have a loving home environment AND feel better about yourself!
Bottom line - Our team is invested in YOU and your family!
Our Program Gets Results!
Hear It From Other Parents Like You
"I left a very large and well known private Waldorf School, because it was managed too much like a business not a Waldorf School. Both my husband and myself independently found Waldorf Essentials and we both LOVE it. It had the heart and function of a true Waldorf education with the practicality of a homeschooling program!"
~ Jennifer Taylor
Are you ready to take charge of your child's education?
Self reliance is more than just storing food, it is also knowing how to educate your child. We want to help you thrive, in this season and beyond.
A Few of Our Most Commonly Asked Questions
Q. Does this include the curriculum to teach my child?
A. YES! This program includes curriculum (lifetime access) as well as training and mentoring.
Q. Does it matter where I live?
A. Our company has proudly served the world for nearly 15 years.
Q. I am going to need my hand held, how do I receive mentoring?
A. You can receive mentoring from our team in a few ways. The best ways to get some personal help are to join us for office hours. There is a calendar in the group with the times. The office hours are over video chat and we can talk face to face about your challenges. You can also ask questions in the support community. It is a non-Facebook community that you receive access to when you join.
Q. I work with a charter school. Can I ask my charter teacher to purchase this product?
A. Yes! We work with charter schools all the time. Drop us a note if you have any questions.
Q. Is the Waldorf curriculum secular?
A. The Waldorf curriculum honors all faiths and many of them are covered in depth in cultural study as you pass through the years. If you want to know more about how that is done, please see THIS article.
Q. It is really important to me that our curriculum is anti-racist, how does your company approach this topic?
A. The owners of Waldorf Essentials, Melisa and Erik Nielsen, continually strive to promote the understanding of culture as one avenue toward a better world. Anti-racism begins when we expose our children to the beliefs and practices of others. Waldorf education does this at it's core, but as a homeschooler you have the opportunity to steer that even more. Having open, honest and age appropriate conversations with our children will change the world.
TLDR!
I get it. It can feel like you're trying to drink from a fire hose in the very beginning. There is just so much to learn and you need a solution now.
The fact is that you can do this and our company is here to help you. Not just with the curriculum piece, but with knowing what to do next. We have your back and we’ve got the training, coaching, and support in place to help you be the best darn teacher your child could ever have.
With us you’re not in this alone!
Have more questions?
We want you to be completely confident in your purchase! Please feel free to ask us anything!
