What if I told you there’s no such thing as perfect Waldorf? Seriously. Not in a classroom, not in homeschooling. Not anywhere! I had to learn that the hard way over my 25+ years of homeschooling three kids… And here’s my best advice: start with homeschool rhythm rather than curriculum. Rudolf Steiner, the founder of… Read More
Hey there! Today, I want to talk about rhythm in homeschool life. Because rhythm is core of homeschooling. So I’m curious… do you ever wake up feeling overwhelmed because you don’t really have a plan for today? If… Homeschool life feels chaotic with multiple children or extra activities on the schedule “Toomuchness” is the vibe… Read More
Are you dragging your feet with your homeschooling lessons? Do you have that little voice that just keeps saying things like… “It’s time to get back to it!” “What are you waiting for?” “What’s taking you so long?” “You’re already behind!” That feeling of dread just following you around. I know I sure had these… Read More
At the beginning of each year, I like to review the year that’s just ended and then look to the new one. A really fun and creative way to do this is by making a vision board and I want to share this process with you. Here’s how to make a vision board for your… Read More
Too many toys? Why not shift to non-toy gifts! It’s a great way to combat too much stuff and simplify this holiday season. Whether for birthdays or holidays, grandparents, aunts and uncles are often wondering what to give the kids or grand-kids. This gift guide can help: the best non-toy gifts for homeschooled children! Feel… Read More
Every year in the winter months, I start to go a little stir crazy! My kids did too!!! Homeschooling is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. As the winter months approach, don’t let the weather deter you from getting out there. Here are 3 tips to encourage you to take homeschooling outside.… Read More
Time to start thinking about the holidays! Do you feel tired and overwhelmed at just the thought of the holiday season? Today, I have some great tips to help you simplify your holidays for more connection with your children and family. Plus I have an offer for a way that you can get more support… Read More
I have always loved going to classical and contemporary music concerts with my children. When I learned that the founder of Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, said both poetry and music help to bring us together as a community, I was thrilled because I treasure both. And I know that in homeschooling, our family is the… Read More
Do you have painful memories of spelling lessons as a child? I know I felt like those weekly lists of spelling words were pointless. You may have even found them dreadful. And now it’s time to bring spelling to your children. Where do you begin? Today, I offer you some help for homeschooling spelling skills… Read More
Do you take time for weekly homeschooling reflection? To reflect on how things went in your homeschool during the past week? And think about what adjustments you want to make the next week? I know for me, in my years of homeschooling three children, reflection so often got overlooked! I wanted to offer a back-to-homeschool… Read More
