Waldorf Essentials

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses today on communication.     - Text Messages - Emails   - Social Media - With Your Partner - With Your Child     Slowing down is the first step and often the key to effective communication.     You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homescho...

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials challenges you to ask yourself: "Which will you be, an agent or an object?" She also supports you in your homeschooling journey!   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...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares ideas for handwork and younger ones. Often siblings or the younger child see's you doing handwork and wants to be a part of the fun.   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...

Melisa Nielsen   encourages you to be mindful with the news and children. She shares her experience with her children and discusses different ages and media.     We are dedicated to helping families walking the Waldorf path at home. This path can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Let us be your guides as you embark on this beautiful way of learning with your family. &nb...

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares her life experience with creating the life of your dreams.   Melisa and Erik Nielsen had been visiting California for Comic Con for many years. With each visit they began to fall in love with the area and the idea of living in California.   Instead of just letting it be a wish. They started planning.   Grab a piece of paper and start writi...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares personal stories and guidance for this very hard topic of coping with loss.   Book mentioned: Healing Stories for Challenging Behavior https://amzn.to/3qT4IWP   - Know your connection to a higher power/source   - Be comfortable and ready to explain what your families beliefs are when someone passes away   - Honor that kids often sense...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials encourages you to decide: "Are you an agent or and Object?" - Melisa shares a personal story of how this came to her and she decided she was an agent. - Temperaments and their needs. - Sleep. - Alone time. - Time with your partner. - Navigating a baby sitter or family member watching your child. - Communication with your partner. - Inner work for yourself. - Un...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials brings up two challenges for you today. 1. Is your partner's smart phone usage the problem or yours? 2. How much are you using your phone throughout the day? - Instead of raging and ranting on a Facebook group of "what should I do with my children?". Go outside and get them running that energy out. - Tips and ideas for while you're nursing instead of grabbing a...

The Child at 18 is a part of Melisa Nielsen's series of the child every 3 years. The 18 year old, you need a plan. - Are they going to college? - Taking a gap year? - Moving out of the house? - Getting a job? - Joining the military? What they say they want to do, support them. How are they going to make it happen? Resist the urge to plan out their life for them. Ask questions. Listen. Be supportiv...

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Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the 15 year old today in her series "The Child at ___". The 15 year old is similar to the 9 year old that needs to know they are loved and often embraced with a hug. But they also are feeling the need for more independence as well. Book mentioned "Between Form and Freedom" Things to be prepared for with the 15 year old. - Have a family plan on how yo...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses specifically on the art lesson to help you have confidence in your Waldorf homeschooling.   - The art lesson is not separate from the main lesson.   - Planning is key for your art lesson. You need to know ahead of time how those colors are going to move on the paper in your painting.   - Art work can double as great material for making ho...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you learn how to plan your Waldorf homeschooling with multiple children.   She has personal experience with her five children. Planning is the key to your homeschool lessons succeeding!   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 wit...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials continues the series of   "The Child At __".     Today's focus is the 12 year old.     Big changes are happening at 12.     - Crossing the “Rubicon”   - More materialistic.   - Want to be with friends more.     - Asking for technology more.     - You are able to explain more to them.    ...

You will love this interview with four different families to learn how they use our Seasons of Seven program to meet their families needs.   Learn more about Seasons of Seven here: https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waldorf_essentials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfEssentials/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waldorfessentials/_created/ Tik To...

Listen as Melisa discusses the importance of movement and how to incorporate more of it into your days.     In this video you will learn: -Why Waldorf schools strive for movement to account for 1/3 of their day -Tips for incorporating more movement -What structured movement can look like for older children   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please s...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares today about a common question when it comes to not only Waldorf Homeschooling but Homeschooling in general.   "Do I need to keep records?" "How do I keep records?" "How long do I keep the records?" Melisa answers all these questions plus gives you helpful tips she has used for her family.   Most importantly, check your state's requirements. &nb...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the child at 9 today.   Melisa has been guiding us through a series of the changes that happen every three years.   This is a great tool for Waldorf homeschooling but especially parenting.   At 9 years old - You may see them distance themselves more or move back into the family bed for a bit.   - It's extremely important for you t...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes us on a brief walk through the history progression of the Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculum.   The history layout is very intentional and meant to meet the child at their soul level.   For example, the Jewish stories or struggle in the grade 3 curriculum meet that 9 year old child as they are feeling their own struggles.   Have a question ab...

When is Public Speaking Taught? 10th Grade   Melisa and Erik Nielsen share how they have taught Public Speaking in their homeschooling and at Seasons of Seven.   They share fun, practical ideas that set your child up for success.   To listen to the full video visit: https://www.aurielslight.org/store Available in the Candle or Lantern access. If you found this content helpful please...

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is focusing on the child at 6 today. This is a series of the child at various ages and the common changes that occur.   When you are prepared for each phase you are more capable of handling challenging behavior. - Plan ahead.  - Have an exit strategy. - Inform your partner and family that you are around often. - Share ways they can help the chi...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the pre schooler in your Waldorf Homeschooling.   The Two Big Questions: - "What do you do for Waldorf homeschooling when they are in pre school?" - "How do you navigate having a pre schooler and older children in your homeschooling?" Melisa also shares helpful art supply tips for keeping your pre schooler inspired, happy and entertained in the...

Melisa and Erik Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focus on holding the space when it comes to media.     Melisa and Erik look a little deeper than most when it comes to holding the space.     - Always pre watch before your child see's it.     - Common sense media is a great resource but you always have to keep in mind what is going on for your child and if that show or mo...

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials answers the question "What is Waldorf Pure?".     The answer to this question can have many different answers based on who you ask and it can become a heated topic in many Waldorf groups.     - Does it mean not having a TV?   - Does it mean only eating organic foods?   - Does it mean not using plastic?   Waldorf Pure me...