Waldorf Essentials

In this video, Melisa walks through how to add a foreign language to your homeschool curriculum. She provides advice for multi-lingual households, as well as non-bilingual families who want to introduce a new language.     In this video you will learn: -How to incorporate a language into your curriculum the way a Waldorf school would.   -How to choose a primary language to teach fir...

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Erik and Melisa Nielsen share their experience and tips for navigating museums, children's museums and gift shops. As a homeschool family it can feel like going to all the museums is a great opportunity to learn and connect the lessons. Keeping in mind age appropriateness, special needs and over stimulation is a must. Gift shops can always be a challenge. Even more so when it's at the end of the d...

Melisa's email inspired her to share two messages with you today.     - Confidence, it's time for you to hone it.   - Sharing stories from other religions does not sign you up to the religion, it simply helps you understand your neighbor.     You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers...

First. You don’t have to have special items or tools to have a wonderful Waldorf homeschool. Knowing that there are supplies particular to Waldorf education and are very commonly used. Melisa walks you through each of those items. She explains the differences between certain brands and which items she recommends for certain grades. I Items mentioned in this video: 1st - 4th Grade https://www.amazo...

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE: Candle or Lantern Access include full video. https://www.aurielslight.org/store Melisa and Mr. Siepker discuss everything Grade 5 Waldorf Education   Main Themes of Grade 5 Language Arts: Grammar, Composition, Dictionary use, Verse and Mythologies from Ancient Cultures   Mathematics: Freehand Geometry, Fractions, Standard Long Division, Decimal fractions, Metric Syst...

Join Melisa as she gets really honest about rhythm.   In this video, Melisa explains how rhythm is not simply something that exists outside of yourself but is an internal and integral part of you.     She walks you through what your rhythm can look like and how it can affect your family's rhythm.     Melisa further explains the importance of leading by example and harnessi...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials receives the question often of:   "Do you make a main lesson book?" "What does your main lesson book look like?"   She walks you through how she plans her main lesson book to how she puts in into action during the lesson.     Sometimes a visual can be the key to changing our own main lesson book! Hope this helps.     You can also f...

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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   - I...

https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store   We have packaged all the content you will need for Kindergarten One. This will take you on a beautiful journey through your first year of Kindergarten. We also included our Waldorf homeschool teacher training as well as support and mentoring.   This is an amazing resource! Here's what's included:   Original Stories! With a few exceptions, al...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is an open book.     She receives questions often (please send all your questions to her here or through social media!)   A common question that has been coming up "why do you wrap your head."   You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this...

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/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

FULL VIDEO NOW HERE: Candle or Lantern Access include full video. https://www.aurielslight.org/store Eurythmy Inspired Movement Teacher ~ Ms. Tiffany Learn more about Eurythmy at Seasons of Seven here https://www.seasonsofseven.com/23/24-enrichment Hello and warm greetings from South Carolina in the Unites States! My name is Tiffany Conary. I am a Waldorf homeschooling mom of seven. Two of my chil...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials tackles a common question for Waldorf homeschoolers.     - What age - How much - What type - Wrangling it in when it's become too much - Dad being a gamer - Previewing movies   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. &nbs...

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   - I...

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/waldorfessentials/_created/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa  

  The difference between a Waldorf School and Waldorf Homeschooling. - The difference in her homeschooling curriculum compared to others.   - Studying Steiner's work - Connecting to Festivals - Connecting to the Curriculum and Steiner's work - Being ok with not feeling ready     You can also find us on all podcast platforms "Waldorf Essentials" Please share with your fellow par...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials receives this frequently asked question.     "What to Do When Your 5 Year Old is Reading and Writing?"   This is rooted in many things:   - Parents getting excited and buying all the quick reading lessons in 100 sessions.   - Pressure from family and friends "why aren't they reading yet?".   - Fear of them entering school one day p...

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   - I...

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FULL VIDEO NOW HERE: Candle or Lantern Access include full video. https://www.aurielslight.org/store Ms. Daniela from Season's of Seven Virtual Waldorf School   https://www.seasonsofseven.com/ and Melisa Nielsen discuss Grade 4.     Class 4 Teacher ~ Ms. Daniela Daniela is excited to join Seasons of Seven as Grade 4 Class Teacher.     She has had the blessing to journey th...

Homeschool families are often intimidated by testing and transcripts. Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials breaks each of these topics down in a way that will take the fear away!   First step: Get to know their website HSLDA. What does your state require?   Second step:   Browse online options for recording your work and having it changed into a transcript for high school.   &n...

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares:   - What is a co op and what is a drop off.   - First step to incorporate a co op into your family rhythm is to check if one already exists.   - Creating guidelines for your co op.   - Holding the space for your child at co op. - Navigating effective communication with other parents and their children.   - Establishing a monthly...