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a story of St Nicholas
Posted by Donna Simmons
St Nicholas’ day has passed (6 December) but this is a lovely story to share with your children. It was written by a Christian Community (the church inspired by the work of Steiner) priest. May it be received with love…
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Your Child and Tests
Posted by Gabriel2
The Christopherus curriculum definitely includes tests–but the right tests, given in the right way at the right time. Listen here for a discussion of this topic plus what to do if tests are required where you live. Here is the…
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The Spiritual Reality of Truth
Posted by Gabriel2
In this 20 minute talk I explore (briefly!!) the spiritual reality of truth; the un-truth of political movements inspired by postmodernism; and the paradox of the individual yet universality of the striving toward truth as a spiritual deed. I begin…
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My Story is Your Story, Your Story is My Story
Posted by Donna Simmons
Perhaps the most important aspects of anthroposophy, the foundation of Waldorf education, are its universalism on the one hand, and its utter respect for the individual on the other. The weaving between these two can seem like a paradox–but therein…
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Children and Computers
Posted by Donna Simmons
Here is a talk–a rather long talk of about 30 minutes–I have recorded on the subject of why computers are not good for children. If one asks ‘is there a need for computers, called for by the universal and therapeutic…
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Free from Big Tech
Posted by Gabriel2
Christopherus is in the process of cutting all ties with Big Tech so-called ‘social’ media. Here is Donna explaining why: https://www.christopherushomeschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goodbye-Facebook.mp3
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A Goethean ‘Sense-Walk’
Posted by Donna Simmons
Our new self-study course is all about looking at the world from new perspectives; nurturing one’s senses and observations; delving into one’s ‘stuckness’ so one can become the homeschooling parent one wants to be. Through self development exercises, artistic work…
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Michaelmas thoughts
Posted by Donna Simmons
Starting on 29 September, Michaelmas Day, we can live into the reality of the four-week period of Michaelmas, a time to gather inner courage as we face the darkening days ahead. In a time when many can feel that life…
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Feedback Regarding Computer Use in Waldorf Schools
Posted by Donna Simmons
Last month I wrote an impassioned plea to Waldorf teachers to please stop and consider other ways to work with their classes during this time of shut-down and distancing regulations. I got quite a lot of feedback, some of which…
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A Plea to Waldorf Teachers
Posted by Donna Simmons
a Michael imagination by David Newbatt Dear Waldorf Teachers, I am writing to you as a colleague and friend, a former Waldorf student, teacher and parent, and present Waldorf educator mainly focused on homeschoolers. I write because I am shocked…