Hi Everyone Our Days have been full and very satisfying. I’ve learnt recently to rest more and take time for me. A huge migraine finally got the message through. Melisa is pretty clear about this in all her curriculum packages….I on the other hand need to experience a flash of my own mortality before it [...]
Filed under: Homeschool, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Hi Everyone Getting back to Rudolf Steiners 4 Temperaments…I’d like to finish with The Choleric Child. There is at least one of these children in every class, often 2. They are the born leaders. The children who appear to constantly want to be the centre of attention.Every act seems to be geared towards, the “look [...]
Filed under: The 4 Temperaments, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 28th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Hi Everyone Just a quick note before school starts that you can now view our old and current newsletters by clicking on the link, Our Homeschool Journey Newsletters, on the right hand side of the page in Blogs and Sites I love to Visit. In the current newsletter you’ll find the Re-Home a Gnome Competition. [...]
Filed under: Handwork & Crafting, Homeschool, Shop, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »
Hi Everyone Today was a really fun day, and I also wanted to share what happened at dinner last night…Our family has a rhythm that we try and stick to, well we have a rhythm within a rhythm within a rhythm. We have a daily rhythm, a weekly rhythm, a seasonal rhythm and of course [...]
Filed under: Anthroposophy, Homeschool, Verses, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 20th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hi Everyone We’ve been so swamped this past week. We’ve started a new Waldorf Curriculum, you can have a look at www.alittlegardenflower.com. It’s been truly amazing, the kids are loving it, and as importantly I love it and am able to teach it with an ease that makes life much happier for me. Juliette has [...]
Filed under: HOMESTEADING, Homeschool, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 19th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This child is generally of a heavier build, is often shy but appears comfortable. If they are getting their needs met, in other words enough sleep, a healthy diet etc. They are generally happy. These children often appear lazy, but are merely contemplative. If they’re inspired enough they will work hard on the project until [...]
Filed under: Homeschool, The 4 Temperaments, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Hi Everyone The past week has flown by with so many things happening it boggles the mind. I’ve been preparing for the kids lessons for this coming week. I should ideally plan the entire year out but I struggle with this aspect of my life, so I have to only do what I can. And [...]
Filed under: HOMESTEADING, Homeschool, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hi Everyone If you subscribe to our newsletter you’ll know about the Rehome a Gnome Competition! If you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter, well, why not? You’re really missing out and can change that by going to any of the pages on our website, and signing up, on the top right hand side of every [...]
Filed under: Handwork & Crafting, Shop, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 11th, 2008 | No Comments »
I’d like to share a Waldorf Verse that I’ve been using with StJohn and Juliette, specifically for StJohn to calm him down before a lesson…. My hands upon my head I place On my shoulders, On my Face On my Lips, By my side Then behind me they will hide Then I lift them way [...]
Filed under: Homeschool, The 4 Temperaments, Verses, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 2nd, 2008 | No Comments »
Hi Everyone, I’d like to carry on with the 4 Temperaments, as promised. The Sanguine child is quite easy for me to explain, as both my son and myself have a dominant Sanguine personality. Together left to our natural temperament, we’d achieve little jumping from task to task with glee. One positive to this child [...]
Filed under: Handwork & Crafting, Homeschool, The 4 Temperaments, Waldorf Homeschooling on October 2nd, 2008 | 2 Comments »