Waldorf Essentials

WaldorfEssentials.com Waldorf Essentials exists to support families who are called to an intentional, more meaningful approach to education — one that honors the whole child: head, heart, and hands. Waldorf Essentials offers intentionally crafted curriculum, training, and family resources rooted in Rudolf Steiner’s developmental insights. Our work bridges the beauty and depth of Waldorf education with the practical realities of modern family life, making it accessible, flexible, and sustainable for homeschooling families around the world. At Waldorf Essentials, we believe education is not simp...

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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45. Why You Want to do Prop Drawings Before Your Main Lesson in Waldorf Homeschooling 21.09.2022

So you made the prop, what now? How does that translate into the main lesson? How do you do it with them? I’ve got you covered! Revealing my secrets! Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorf...

44. Waldorf for Your Partner and You with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 19.09.2022

We also have a podcast on all platforms ( Waldorf Essentials ) if you love it, please leave us a review. We love hearing how sharing our stories has helped you. Homeschooling is a lot to take on. Waldorf homeschooling is often misunderstood or intimidating. Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their pro tips and experience with how to navigate homeschooling together. Anything is possible, and effective c...

43. Parenting Tips for When You Find Yourself Yelling from Melisa Nielsen 16.09.2022

Parenting is an adventure challenging and also the best time of your life. If you are finding yourself yelling. Melisa shares her personal experience and tips to shift. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pi...

42. Why It's Important for Dads to do the Inner Work for Homeschooling and Parenting Erik Nielsen 14.09.2022

Erik Nielsen inspires you to take the time and do the inner work Dad's. The inner work may not seem important but it helps in those moments of questioning why kids are doing what they are doing and navigating why it is bothering you. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://w...

41. Preparing for your Michaelmas Festival with Melisa Nielsen 11.09.2022

Melisa at Waldorf Essentials has created an amazing resource to get you started on your Michaelmas Festival planning. Traditional Waldorf Verse Story Resources and Song Ideas  In this video/podcast Melisa also covers common questions and shares planning tips. Celebrating Michaelmas This is such an amazing festival. Over the years I have slayed many of my own dragons. I hope these resources he...

40. How to Navigate Intrusive Thoughts in Your Meditation Practice with Melisa Nielsen 09.09.2022

Do you meditate? Melisa shares how she has learned to navigate intrusive thoughts during her daily meditation.  Meditation is always time well spent! Need help? Melisa has you covered.  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_cr...

39. Waldorf Homeschooling with Waldorf Essentials for Your Partner 07.09.2022

Need help explaining all the things Waldorf Homeschooling to your partner? We have you covered. Plus we offer lots of support and office hours where you can come ask all your questions. Waldorf homeschooling can feel like a large feat to take on. Melisa has 15+ years of experience to help guide you along the way. Melisa and Erik inspire you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curricu...

38. How to Write Your Own Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum with Melisa Nielsen 05.09.2022

Melisa shares her experience with Waldorf homeschooling. How she got started, the tools she used to how she began writing her own curriculum and creating Waldorf Essentials for homeschoolers. Melisa also shares Steiner resources for you to dive into. Homeschool curriculum made by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essent...

37. Homeschool Curriculum By Homeschoolers for Homeschoolers with Melisa Nielsen 03.09.2022

Homeschool curriculum written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. How can you provide a homeschool curriculum when you have never experienced it yourself? Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wa...

36. Should You Homeschool Multiple Children Together with Melisa Nielsen 01.09.2022

A common question is "I have a lot of children, should I homeschool them together?" It can feel overwhelming having multiple children and trying to decide if each child has their own main lesson or if all the kids have one together. Melisa shares her personal experience as well as reasons to give each child their own main lesson. Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://...

35. Waldorf Dad's Come Together to Answer the Top Questions They Have Been Asked 30.08.2022

  https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

34. Know Thyself with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 27.08.2022

Come learn what's included in Waldorf Essential's Thinking Feeling Willing program, learn about temperament from Melisa Nielsen and get a peek of what Planning for Peace is. Need support for your homeschooling? Need fresh ideas? Need accountability? Need help understanding one of the aspects of the Waldorf philosophy? Melisa is an experienced Waldorf homeschooler and parent. She shares her wisdom...

33. Planning the Lively Waldorf Homeschool Lesson with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 25.08.2022

Waldorf Homeschooling is about lively lessons. To create lively Waldorf lessons you have to PLAN. Melisa and Erik share their experience with planning. You can over plan, you can under plan and you can shift a plan. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/w...

32. Temperament at Gatherings for Waldorf Homeschoolers with Melisa Nielsen 23.08.2022

Not looking forward to the next gathering of friends or family because you are often questioned and challenged by others for your decision to Waldorf Homeschool? Melisa shares her top tips on how to navigate this situation. She focuses on knowing your temperament, recognizing others temperaments and leads you through a meditation practice to set you up for success in your next family holiday or ne...

31. Planning with Temperament in Mind for Your Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen 21.08.2022

What's special to the Waldorf Essentials Homeschool curriculum? Planning for Peace like you've never seen it before! We are so excited to share with you the redesign of Planning for Peace. It still holds all the amazing insight, just in a different and colorful way. Thing to know... Our live zoom 2022 meetings for northern hemisphere Planning for Peace will be on April 25th, June 25th and August 6...

30. Waldorf Rhythm with Virtual Life with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 19.08.2022

One vital aspect of creating a Waldorf home is to find your rhythm. With so many activities moving virtual, it is easy to fall out of rhythm; but how do you get back? Melisa shares the secrets to tracking your actual rhythm and how to use it to get back on track. In this video we’ll cover: - How to track your actual rhythm - Balancing rhythm with virtual activities - Using your actual rhythm chart...

29. Momentum for Parenting and Waldorf Homeschooling Cultivate more Joy with Melisa Nielsen 17.08.2022

Momentum, can move forward in a positive or negative way. Get momentum behind it and get it going. Stop yourself when you see stuff going down the negative momentum. Be the parent, teacher, partner you want to be. Get your momentum going in a positive light and let joy lead. How can you cultivate more joy seeds? Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. https://www.waldorfessenti...

28. The Melancholic Waldorf Temperament with Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials 15.08.2022

Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with the Melancholic temperament. There are four temperaments Melancholic Sanguine Phlegmatic and Choleric It is best to learn about each and decide which is your primary and secondary. Taking the time to explore the inner work of temperament can be a challenge but it can also completely transform your Waldorf homeschooling and parenting. https://www....

27. Planning for Middle School in Your Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen 12.08.2022

Melisa shares how planning changes from the younger years to the middle school years. She takes you through her planing and gives you examples to put into practice for your planning. Lessons don't go well and are not received well by the child when planning does not happen first. Do the planning. Melisa is here to help guide you through it. Waldorf essentials offers planning for peace, which is li...

26. Rhythm After Traveling, How to Get Back at Your Rhythm with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 09.08.2022

Traveling is important for a lot of families. Melisa shares how she travels and what she does to keep her rhythm going as she returns home from a trip. Some prefer a vacation after a vacation at home and days to recover. Check out Melisa's tips and see if they will work to get your family back to your rhythm after your next vacation. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instag...

25. Management Mom Mode with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials 07.08.2022

Management Mom Mode Catch yourself when you're in management mode and not feeling joy in your everyday anymore. Try this tip from Melisa Nielsen. https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WaldorfM...

24. The Phlegmatic Waldorf Temperament Deep Dive with Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials 06.08.2022

There are four Waldorf Temperaments Choleric Sanguine Melancholic and Phlegmatic In this video Melisa Nielsen shares about the Phlegmatic temperament with her partner Erik Nielsen. Knowing your temperament and your families temperaments can drastically change the way you homeschool and parent. Make sure to check out the temperament playlist and always reach out with questions. Learn more at:...

23. Planning for Peace Planner for Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen 04.08.2022

Planning for Peace has a fresh look as of 2022 The last Waldorf homeschool planner you will ever need. What makes The Waldorf Essentials curriculum special? The focus on PLANNING FOR PEACE No one else has the Planning for Peace Planner and offers our Planning for Peace Live Sessions Thing to know... Our live zoom 2022 meetings for northern hemisphere Planning for Peace will be on April 25th, June...

22. Rhythm is the Foundation to your Waldorf Homeschooling and Parenting with Melisa Nielsen 02.08.2022

Feeling overwhelmed with your homeschooling and parenting. Have you evaluated your rhythm? Do you kids know what's coming next? Melisa and Erik Nielsen share their experience with rhythm and why it's the foundation to everything else. Learn more at: https://www.waldorfessentials.com Ask questions here or connect on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: ht...

21. You DON'T Want to Miss Planning for Peace Waldorf Essentials with Melisa Nielsen 01.08.2022

Planning for Peace 2022 The last Waldorf homeschool planner you will ever need. What makes The Waldorf Essentials curriculum special? The focus on PLANNING FOR PEACE No one else has the Planning for Peace Planner and offers our Planning for Peace Live Sessions Thing to know... Our live zoom 2022 meetings for northern hemisphere Planning for Peace will be on April 25th, June 25th and August 6th. Pl...

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