I Thought Waldorf Was A Salad

This episode is part II of our Is Waldorf a cult? episode.  In Part II, we look at how we got from 1922 to today while navigating this question.  We look at current discussions online, particularly one quite popular podcast, and Kristi does her eldest daughter business of keeping people accountable.  By the way, the tops of pillars are called the capitals.  We should have known that!  We cuss in t...

In this episode, we step away from our Waldorf 101 series to tackle a question that's plagued Waldorf education almost from day one.  Is Waldorf a cult?  We apply Dr. Hassan's BITE model to the question as well as use Michael Langone's cult checklist.  Adam teases Kristi mercilessly about her cult/true crime content consumption.  This is Part I of a two parter so hold on to your seats. Do you have...

Kristi has returned from New Orleans and is covered in friendship bracelets and confetti, so we are back in the studio (aka the upstairs closet).  In this episode, we discuss the journey of teacher and class from grades one through eight.  We discuss the traditional model, newer looping models and what Steiner had to say on the topic.  We also touch on how a teacher could possibly prepare for such...

This will be the first of a Waldorf 101 series covering the basics and in this week's installment, we tackle Main Lesson.  We also discuss Adam's unhinged reaction to receiving many compliments in one day and Kristi's dogmatic leanings are on display for everyone to hear.  There are quite a few unexplained inside jokes in this episode including Man Moon, Jean Claude (the dog) and "Shmonkies".  Bon...

In this supersize episode, we discuss the Steiner origins and current research around technology and child development. We get super nostalgic about Sesame Street and Mister Roger's Neighborhood. On that topic,  here is a link to Mr. Roger's speaking to the Senate subcommitte. Get a hankie. Oh boy, the elemental beings that live in technology were very naughty tonight and the dogs are apparently r...

In this episode, we discuss Diwali, famous Waldorf grads as well as share how we came to Waldorf education. We learn that Adam was not an honor roll student and we marvel a bit at how destiny shows up in our life paths.  There is absolutely no bread talk in the episode because apparently we've moved on to cheese. We would love to hear your story about your path to Waldorf education.  Please share...

In this episode, we discuss Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot as well as ask the question: Is Waldorf for everyone?   Adam implies that I stole the opening bit from Letterkenny, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons makes an appearance and we try to dispel the myth that Waldorf is all bell bottoms and no substance.  Adam asks some tough questions in this episode and Kristi tries hard to answer them with...

In this episode, we discuss Michaelmas and Goethe's Theory of Color.  Adam makes some enemies from the jump with his color of the day talk and Kristi muses an awful lot about baked goods.  Please igorne the dogs barking, we are new at this, and they have no manners.  On the upside, the cat makes a special guest appearance.  Since this is our inaugural episode, we include a very brief bio too.  Is...