I grew up attending school in France and never liked it. I have always been successful, ranking top of my classes, graduated high school at age 16… but I always hated school. I felt like I did not belong. I was not interested in the way we were taught – […]
Knowing that the Charlotte Mason, Montessori, & Waldorf methods all honor the individual child, I wanted to compare these 3 hands-on homeschooling methods.
With all the different educational options available to parents today, it can be difficult to pick the right one for your child. This article will provide parents with information about the main different types of
In the first grade, the child still feels connected to the world of fairy tales with their inherent archetypes of good, evil, kindness, humility, rewards, punishments and transformation. Those who have been good and kind or have been transformed, live happily ever after. The seven-year-old child, is nurtured within these images - finding that all is right with the world, in the end. These stories are also interweaved into another tale, one of four children from four corners of the world that hav
Learn about similarities and differences between the Montessori and Waldorf methods, in a "for-beginners" series comparing alternative educational philosophies.
As I write this post we just finished up with Letter V and are on the home stretch to finish up our first year with The Peaceful Preschool curriculum . I knew when we started this curriculum that I would be repeating it again, and my kids and I are already getting excited to start again with Letter
Are you wondering how to teach geography to your children? In Montessori education, we introduce children to the beauty of the world from early on.
If you are the type of teacher who wants handcrafted work that stays true to the Montessori method and if you are excited about teaching children about Spiders. Then we have a materials for you! Handcrafted, life cycle of a spider work. Work that can be used by the teacher and the children for acade...
Free instant downloads of Montessori invertebrate cards and presentations, including bug activities from KHT Montessori at Living Montessori Now!
Waldorf inspired multiplication crafts. Multiplication circles, multiplication flowers and weaving.
Teach kids how to sew running stitch by hand using burlap and yarn for an easy beginning sewing lesson for children. Learning how to sew a line using a basic running stitch develops the fine motor muscles of the hand to prepare the hand for writing and more detailed handwork projects.
We are beginning to move full swing into the holiday season and I have been planning the two weeks we will all be at home. With some down time I thought it would be a great chance to plan a few activities with my little ones, and since I do love all things Waldorf, I
Free Montessori scope and sequence resources for both homeschoolers and teachers for preschool and elementary-level planning and record keeping!
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Huge number of resources for free printables for Montessori homeschools and preschools along with ideas for using printables to create Montessori activities
Learn about 5 common preschool philosophies: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Play-Based, and Forest. Print our free infographic.
Which number do you see? This set is ideal for introducing numbers in the first class! The large cards allow children to learn numbers in a creative imaginative, symbolic and meaningful way. These "Hidden numbers" cards can be printed recto verso in order to have the image on the front and the beautiful poetry on the back. The children can guess the hidden number observing the image. They can read the image on many levels (counting elements, listening to the poetry, finding numbers in shape and geometry); each child sees something different and when this happens is really magical! The "Hidden numbers" document can be printed in A3 format. The resolution and quality of the drawing are high (were originally made on A3 paper). Ideal to hang in the classroom after guessing, drawing and number writing. The small cards (8,5x11cm) can be introduced in a second moment to exercise and memorize the numbers and symbols. For example the children pick a card and have to say the number and show it with their fingers as fast as possible. This material is made by a Waldorf teacher with lots of love, first for the pupils, now for you. In proceeding to the command you will have: -two pdf documents that group the digit posters (to be printed in A3, A2, or A4 size) - numbers 1 to 9 -one pdf document that includes the small cards (to be printed in A4 size and cut them out) - numbers 1 to 10 You can then directly access the documents by following these steps: 1. Log in to your Etsy account. 2. Click on “You” (top right) 3. Choose “Purchases and reviews” 4. Find the order. Click on “Download Files” (to the right of the order) 5. The file will go to your “Downloads” folder Please leave me a comment if you are interested in buying the finished cards and how big would you like to have them. Thank you! Note on authors copyright: this material cannot be copied or disseminated I also offer support and advice about planning a Steiner - Waldorf curriculum at home or in small school realities :) please contact me if you need. www.amaeducation.one
Montessori vs Reggio: Key Similarities and Differences You may be faced with making the decision for your child...education philosophies...
here are some random pages from different children's work, ages 7th and 8th grade. There are some wonderful ideas on what to do with them an...
Children in Waldorf schools begin painting with liquid watercolors on damp paper in preschool and kindergarten. The use of this medium continues into grade one, however at this point there is a shift in the way the weekly painting lesson is presented.
Once upon a time there was a moonlight kingdom…continue the story of this enchanted set and meet some characters that will sparkle your imagination. Grapat Moonlight Tale is starring 22 pieces in different shapes, sizes and beautiful diluted colours. Grapat toys are designed to stir the imagination, to allow the child to be creative in her own way. There is no right way to play with the toys: just go where the fancy takes you! Materials: The wood used for Grapat toys (primarily beech and birch) comes from sustainable forests. Wood is the source that inspires the workshop daily. It is robust, soft and hard, it is warm, it sounds good and it smells good.The dyes are based on water and non-toxic: they allow the grain of the wood to show through, bringing children into closer contact with nature. The finishes are made with waxes and oils of vegetable origin. The oils can have a strong aroma at first, but it loses it within a few days. Each piece is unique, each one is painted by hand. And natural imperfections are recognized as being part of the natural wood: it is beautiful and makes the material even more valuable.Care: wipe with a damp cloth and dry immediately.Dimensions: ball 1.8" D, bird 2.5H, nin 2.75",baby tin 1.5", acorn 1.5"Age: 3 years +Made in Spain.You Might Be interested in: Open-Ended Play
32 Montessori Coloring Pages. This is a beautiful collection of children doing Montessori activities. Each illustration balances details and minimalism, which offers guidance and encourages the child to express his/her creativity. For example, a child can let his imagination run wild as he draws activities/items onto the shelves in the background. About this listing: - 34 pages total - 32 coloring pages of 15 different Montessori activities (a male and female for each) - Illustrations are in black and white - 1 PDF file This resource can be downloaded immediately after purchasing. ****INSTANT DOWNLOAD ONLY- NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED!**** This file is for the buyer's PERSONAL USE ONLY. File sharing, distribution, and/or commercial use of this PDF file or the printed materials from this file are not allowed. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. Please contact me if you have issues, questions, or concerns. I'm happy to help resolve these.
Cynthia Schottel, an early childhood teacher, Waldorf homeschooling mom, and an all-around Wise Woman of Waldorf has returned with more excellent advice! If you have questions for Cynthia, you can …
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Roundup of free botany materials for homeschools and classrooms; free plant printables for a variety of ages
Now that 8th grade graduation is behind me, I’m starting to get all geared up for 1st grade. I’ve got just 3 weeks before my family and I head off for our big summer trip, so I’m wasting no time getting going on my summer prep. Years ago a former colleague of mine put together […]
Struggles with math can be a common theme for students, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Math can be fun and easy to understand with hands-on approaches to […]
I’ve been working hard to get my sixth grade materials organized and ready for all of you, and I’m happy to say that my 6th Grade Geometry Guide is ready!? I love this block so much that I have volunteered to teach it for my colleagues and I have now taught this 6th grade Geometry […]
This is a guest post written by Barbara Dewey of Waldorf Without Walls in which she describes learning to read the Waldorf way.
One of the questions I’m asked the most often over on Instagram is the order of lessons for teaching your child to read. That’s kind of a trick question, because using the Montessori m…
6 wunderschöne Adventskalender ohne Geschenke und Süßigkeiten für Babys, Kinder und Eltern. Weihnachtszeit heißt Familienzeit!
Euritmie figuren poster met tekeningen van Annemarie Bäschlin. De euritmie-figuren in klinkers, medeklinkers en stemmingen, naar ontwerpen van Rudolf Steiner. Tekeningen: Annemarie Bäschlin Afmetingen: 45 x 67 cm
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
