The Goal of Waldorf Education

Posted by Donna Simmons

One of the most important and attractive elements of the Waldorf curriculum is the way children are led through an exploration of subject matter in an ever-deepening way. In accordance with her stage of development , the child experiences the world…

Keep Calm and Homeschool On

Posted by Donna Simmons

by guest contributor Barbara Benson Guidelines for homeschooling multiple ages of children One of the most frequently asked consulting questions I receive is how to homeschool multiple ages of children and keep one’s sanity! It is a challenge and I…

Working Moms and Homeschooling

Posted by Donna Simmons

by guest contributor Barbara Benson In truth, every mom is a working mom. The job of taking care of a family is a large one. For those of us who add on paid employment, either outside the home or at…

Transitioning from School to Homeschooling

Posted by Donna Simmons

By guest contributor Barbara Benson Taking your child out of public school or a private school in order to homeschool is a major life decision for the family. In my experience as a consultant, this decision can often occur in…

A Midwinter Evaluation of Your Homeschooling

Posted by Donna Simmons

January or early February is a good time of year for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere to take stock of where we are with our homeschooling. Here are a few suggestions to keep your homeschooling rhythm on track:…

Managing Multiple Main Lessons

Posted by Donna Simmons

By guest contributor Barbara Benson It takes organization, dedication and some flexibility to homeschool multiple children. The simple fact is that you are not going to be able to follow each syllabus thoroughly with each child. As a parent of…

Transitioning to High School

Posted by Donna Simmons

The following was written by Barbara Benson, mother of 5 children, all homeschooled with Christopherus and other materials through high school. The Waldorf inspired curriculum at Christopherus is largely focused on grades 1-8, those years when a homeschooling parent is…

Role of Non-Teaching Spouse

Posted by Donna Simmons

  Many couples that do Waldorf inspired homeschooling share similar values on education and adopting a Waldorf inspired rhythm to homeschooling. There are times, however, when one person "discovers" Waldorf and is determined to augment it into the family lifestyle,…

The Rhythms of Reverence in Homeschooling Daily Life

Posted by Donna Simmons

By Barbara Benson The Rhythms of Reverence in Homeschooling Daily Life Why is it important to instill a sense of reverence into our homeschooling daily life?  Reverence is a fundamental ” mood of the soul”, a sense of love and…

What is a Trained Waldorf Teacher?

Posted by Donna Simmons

For the first time in 12 years of business, my lack of having a certificate from a Waldorf teacher training institute has been queried. How interesting this whole question is to me! First, thank you to the homeschooling mother who…