Waldorf Essentials

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares a hard topic today.   - Having a difficult conversations.   - Age appropriate conversations.   - Being mindful of your location.   - Being mindful of exposing your family to a wide range of diversity.   - Taking the time yourself to connect with your neighbor and community.   - Listen to others stories, connect with how it w...

Grab your headphones for this episode. Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a big topic today.   Teenagers - Phones - Monitoring phones - Searching the internet - Video games - Shows - Movies - Friends - Dating   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. &n...

Part 2 Available here: https://www.aurielslight.org/donate Learn more about our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum   and Planning for Peace here: https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store Learn more about Seasons of Seven Virtual School here: 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...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares: - Making Mom Friend Tips - Navigating Friends for Your Child - Co Op Friends - Play Dates - Park Meet Ups 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 please consider making a donation to our...

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials asks you a hard question: "Will you be an object or an agent?" - Melisa shares an experience in her life that was really hard. She shares to inspire you and share with you the tools she used to become an agent.   - Ask for help and except help.   - Sometimes the help you ask for doesn't show up how you envisioned it to, but it is still showing...

A common concern among homeschooling parents is teaching your child to read.     In this video, Melisa discusses how Waldorf education teaches reading; and why it's recommended to wait longer to start.     She also provides insights and advice for teaching children who lack interest in reading.     In this video you’ll learn:   -The importance of how you show up...

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials explains what it means to lead by council.     - What is a family meeting - How do you start a family meeting - The importance of everyone being on the same page   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.   &nb...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her story of living her goals.   This is an old story that is dear to their heart and will inspire you. Since then they have accomplished even more! 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 a...

Learn more about our Waldorf Essentials Curriculum and Parenting Resources HERE https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Don't you want an amazing homeschool experience? We have helped thousands of families over the years, we'd love to help you. Our curriculum is written BY homeschoolers FOR homeschoolers. Many Waldorf homeschoolers get overwhelmed and quit or make it too hard for themselves. Let us hel...

Melisa Nielsen with Waldorf Essentials invites you:   1. If you are a homeschool family - a video offering for you to send to friends and family to help them understand your choice to homeschool.     2. If you were sent this link from family or a friend we are happy you are here and hope this helps you understand their choice to homeschool a bit more.   Link mentioned to track...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to catch yourself and get out of Management Mom Mode.     - Are you checking out without realizing how much time you are spending on your phone or social media?   - Are you making excuses?   - Are you putting things off?   - When was the last time you actually had fun and felt happy?   Start with getting back to your...

Super Sam Join's Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials today to share the first story from Super Sam's Adventures.   For more Super Sam stories visit   https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ 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 help...

Melisa Nielsen with Waldorf Essentials walks you through what Waldorf homeschooling history looks like.   - When does teaching history begin? - What is the progression? - How do you navigate stories that might not agree with your families religion/values? - How teaching history through this Waldorf method is so much different than memorizing a song or using a textbook.   You can also fin...

Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials inspires you to experience how your family rhythm is tied to you.   In this video she specifically chats about weekend rhythm but has an entire playlist of videos dedicated to rhythm here : 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....

Part 2 of our podcast is available in our Candle Access HERE: https://www.aurielslight.org/offers/o... Browse our Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum HERE: https://www.waldorfessentials.com Browse our Virtual Waldorf School Options HERE: 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 e...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses today on:   - Temperament   and play at co op time   - Reminders of co op guidelines   - Giving your child tools to help them in playground play   - Play dates at your home and holding the space   - Getting out of management mom mode and being with your child instead of feeling the need to join in on social media   You...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials has an entire playlist dedicated to discovering your temperament.   LINK HERE   This video focuses on the phlegmatic parent teaching and parenting a choleric child.     The four temperaments: - sanguine - choleric - melancholic - phlegmatic     We are all a combination of predominately two temperaments.     Do the work to...

    This is a great reminder for every parent to slow down and be more mindful of all the things you say yes to that fill your calendar and mind.     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 gra...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials often hears clients say "please don't tell me I'm a melancholic!".     What is wrong with being a melancholic? What is wrong with being who you truly are?   Take the time to explore your temperament.   Each temperament has great qualities as well as things we need to be aware of and tone down sometimes.     For more videos on tempe...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the progression of reading.     The Waldorf way of reading is much different:   - Letters are introduced in grade 1.     - There are no flash cards. If there are it is more as a piece of art displayed during main lesson.     - When you have an up and coming reader it is important to practice daily.     - A...

Are you feeling intimidated for homeschooling your child as they get older and enter Middle and High School? This podcast is for you! You'll gain confidence from Melisa, Lara, and Annie to successfully meet your child's needs as a Middle and High Schooler.   Lara can be followed here:   https://www.instagram.com/elfin.and.isla.at.home/ Annie can be followed here:  https://www.instag...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is here to help you with your circle time.     - Younger children.   - Older children.   - When do kids tend to grow out of circle time.     - Singing. What if you feel you aren't good at it?   - Verses.     - Fingerplays.     - Movement.     - Circle time with one child.     Let's get y...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials   - Runs a business - Homeschools   - Parents - Partners   - Practices self care - Practices her own hand work and makes time for the things she enjoys How does she do it all? 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 kee...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to continue your studying as an adult. When you read Steiner's work you connect more with the curriculum.     Books Mentioned: - Rhythms of Learning: What Waldorf Education Offers Children, Parents & Teachers   by Rudolf Steiner (Author), Roberto Trostli (Compiler) https://amzn.to/45TpSDp   - Rudolf Steiner's Curriculum fo...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials walks you through how to cultivate a love for learning.   - What to do when they are young. - Keeping it age appropriate.   - What if you all have different interests? - Fostering the love for learning over the years.     You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and ho...