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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www.waldorfessentials.com

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Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

307. { Auriel's Light } Parenting Perspectives Part 1: Life as a Single Mom 05.11.2024

Learn more about Steiner's Backwards Review: https://rsarchive.org/Practice/Backward_Review.html Podcast with: Melisa Nielsen, Auriel's Light Founders Team and Director of Waldorf Essentials Melanie Novakovitch, Auriel's Light Founders Team and Director of Seasons of Seven Mr. Siepker, Seasons of Seven Grades and High School Teacher If you found this content helpful please consider making a donati...

306. { Auriel's Light } Rhythm Reboot 16.10.2024

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org Auriel's Light...

305. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Grade Placement 01.10.2024

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.   Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org Auriel'...

304. { Auriel's Light } Regaining Your Rhythm 17.09.2024

Resources: Thinking, Feeling, Willing monthly membership and Curriculum Resources https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Master your Peaceful Bedtime https://www.aurielslight.org/store Regain control of media in your home https://www.aurielslight.org/store   Watch the full length podcast with exclusive content in our Candle Membership https://www.aurielslight.org/store   Learn more abou...

303. { Auriel's Light ) High School Planning for Waldorf Homeschooling 03.09.2024

Book Recommendations: Rhythms of Learning: What Waldorf Education Offers Children, Parents & Teachers Between Form and Freedom: A Practical Guide to the Teenage Years Rudolf Steiner's Curriculum for Steiner-Waldorf Schools: An Attempt to Summarise His Indications The Tasks and Content of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our n...

302. { Auriel's Light } Planning Your Middle School Homeschool Content for Waldorf Homeschooling 20.08.2024

Detail Planning Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUtqXjA39yD2evLRRCXk1Y0UKX75WOPJA If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not affor...

301. { Auriel's Light } Susan Perrow ‘Story Medicine' 06.08.2024

Susan’s genre is ‘story medicine’. She writes therapeutic stories for all kinds of challenging situations for all ages - from individual to community to global. From 1986 to 1996 she was the founder and Director of ‘Periwinkle Children's Centre’ in Byron Bay, Australia. In 2000 she developed a 150-hour unit on Storytelling for Southern Cross University and completed her Masters Research on Storyte...

300. { Auriel's Light } Interview with That Calm Mom 23.07.2024

Andrea Maher https://www.thatcalmmom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcalmmom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatcalmmom/   Is taming screen time a serious issue in your home?   Looking for real ways to curb it today and cultivate peace in your home?     Andrea Maher and Melisa Nielsen share their years of parenting with low media and how if can be effective in...

299. { Auriel's Light } Detailed Waldorf Homeschool Planning 02.07.2024

Detailed Planning for Early Childhood and Kindergarten Waldorf Homeschooling HERE Detailed Planning for First Grade/Waldorf Grade 1 Homeschooling HERE Detail Planning Playlist HERE If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.   Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum pri...

298. { Auriel's Light } Detailed Planning for First Grade/Waldorf Grade 1 Homeschooling 20.06.2024

Learn more about Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store   ABC Cards available   here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/abc-cards If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.   Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable,...

297. { Auriel's Light } Detailed Planning for Early Childhood and Kindergarten Waldorf Homeschooling 05.06.2024

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.   Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. https://www.aurielslight.org Auriel'...

296. {Auriel's Light } Tips for Homeschooling the Middle and High School Years 22.05.2024

Rhythms of Learning by Trostli https://amzn.to/3QPhaR4 Rudolf Steiner's Curriculum for Waldorf Schools by Karl Stockmeyer https://amzn.to/44ISVtw The Tasks and Content of the Steiner-Waldorf Curriculum by Kevin Avison and Martyn Rawson https://amzn.to/3ynJsvQ Candle Access to the full podcast https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum   and Planning...

295. { Auriel's Light } Virtual Waldorf Homeschool Lessons 08.05.2024

Ms. Jaia shares: Her experience of working virtually and in a brick n' mortar. The benefits of a virtual classroom.  How she reaches the students through the screen so that the screen disappears and what is left is the relationship. What she loves as a virtual teacher. Read why Jaia loves teaching in our hybrid system on our blog   HERE: https://www.seasonsofseven.com/blog/Our-Hybrid-Mod...

294. Save Guilt for Sin 22.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to "save guilt for sin." As a parent we are going to mess up.   Go apologize and do better next time.   Don't beat yourself up! You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.   If you found this content helpful pl...

293. Feminine Aspects of the Waldorf Curriculum 19.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a topic that is often brought up in Waldorf Groups.   Feminine aspects of the curriculum.   - It's important to read the stories ahead of time.   - Connect with the stories.   - If you're not prepared and your sharing the story with the child during main lesson, they will feel that.   - You don't want to be questioning and proces...

292. { Auriel's Light } Melisa's Health Journey 17.04.2024

Waldorf Essentials https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Seasons of Seven Virtual School  https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.   Every child should have access to a whole education. While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire...

291. Homeschooling Without Burn Out 15.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes on a big topic today!   You're going to want paper and pen to take notes.   - 80/20     - The key comments to Waldorf homeschooling without burn out   - How do you make the time to learn as a student of this philosophy     - Evaluations and how this tool helps when things are feeling off   - Planning     -...

290. From Struggle to Peace 12.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials supports you in your - Parenting - Partnering   - Homeschooling   - and most importantly in your inner work   This is one of those things where if you turn it from a struggle to a challenge, you can create a plan and change it.     -What actually is rhythm and how do you work it? -Our Thinking, Feeling, Willing Modules are much more tha...

289. I See You and I'm Here to Help With Homeschooling, Parenting and Partnering 10.04.2024

Hi, I'm Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials   I'm here to match my energy to your effort. Let's get you to the space you want to be in for your parenting, partnering, and Waldorf homeschooling.     Thinking, Feeling, Wiling is like no other program. You will be amazed how much your life changes after you come join us.   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Es...

288. Cultivating Quiet Time 08.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question most families have. "How do you create daily quiet time?" - Rhythm is key, when you are consistent and the children know what's coming next they do not question it. - How does quiet time change as the children get older and are not napping? - Setting a timer. - What does everyone do during quiet time? You can also find us on all podcast pla...

287. The Progression of Writing in Your Waldorf Homeschooling 05.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials guides us through the progression of writing in Waldorf Homeschooling. This is a much different approach than other schooling options.   - The Main Lesson Book - Summaries - Copy Work - Cursive   - Thoughts on workbooks Waldorf Essentials curriculum and Thinking, Feeling, Willing program will answers all your questions about Waldorf Homeschooling and...

286. { Auriel's Light } End of Year Homeschool Tip to Enjoy This Time 03.04.2024

Yes, Melisa knows the difference between the Roman Colosseum and the Parthenon.....   Learn more about Planning for Peace   https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Need support? Send us an email at team@melisanielsen.com Ready for someone to take over next year? Visit our school   https://www.seasonsofseven.com If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to o...

285. I Have Bad Days 01.04.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials received the question: "You must never have bad days?" She does, and this is how she navigates them.   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 inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high scho...

284. Thinking, Feeling, Willing 29.03.2024

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 inspires you with: - Foundations for early childhood - Waldorf curriculum by grade - Middle school and high school resources - Planning for peace planner and training meetings - Form drawing courses - Beeswax modeling - Wet on wet painting - Inner work and tempera...

283. Adjusting As They Get Older in Your Parenting and Homeschooling 27.03.2024

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you honor the signs that the child does grow up and we need to adjust with them.     - When they are over circle time - When they are tired of the stories - When they want to have personal time with you - When they come to you with how they are filling - Toys - Homeschooling - Being prepared to shift with them and keep the relationship strong &n...

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