Food

Here I speak a little about food and mealtime as the  heart of the family, as the place where children come into  the social realm and where all the most important life lessons–sharing, waiting one’s turn, listening and speaking, gratitude–find their expression.

The kitchen is an important part of any homeschooler’s life and features throughout the Christopherus curriculum as a place where many lessons unfold, from early years through the grades–and beyond!

No Computers for Children

Despite the fact that Waldorf schools have embraced distance learning, Donna Simmons discusses the problems that computers can cause for children, particularly with regard to the twelve senses.

No Computers for Children part 2

Homeschooling in Extraordinary Circumstances

Homeschooling is about real life and relationships. This embraces what is sometimes called ‘the extraordinary.’

Donna talks about her work

There are many curriculums to choose from. Christopherus, based in anthroposophy, is practical and user-friendly. Watch to learn more.

Homeschooling with More than One Child

16th March 2018

One of the great challenges of the Waldorf curriculum is how it is grade-specific. It is possible however to combine grades.

Donna tells a fairy tale and talks about it

9th March 2018

February Pep Talk – Encouragement for dark days

23rd February 2018

Everybody starts off with a bang, but sometimes a few months in things get pretty rough…

Beginnings and Endings

26th January 2018

Bring consciousness to how you begin AND end lessons and other activities.

Playdates

19th January 2018

Do little ones really need playdates? Sometimes this is more of a parent’s need…