Episode #26 – Top 5 Waldorf Resources

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Today is Sunday, March 4 and this is episode #25. I’m happy to talk to you today about some of my favorite Waldorf resources. These are the books that I have turned to again and again, gifted to friends and loaned out over and over. If you are a Waldorf teacher or homeschooler or just want to know more about Waldorf education, these are books that you’ll want to have on your shelf. 

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Curriculum Materials

If you are a Waldorf teacher or homeschooler, check out the curriculum materials I have available on the site. I've recently released more guides for the upper grades, including 7th grade Human Physiology and 8th grade Physics and Meteorology. 

Amazon

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Finally, if you have a business that you think my audience would be interested in – Waldorf supplies, dolls, books, homeschooling or crafting materials, and you’d like my audience members to know about it, get in touch. You can email me at [email protected]. I’m being pretty picky about sponsors for the blog and podcast, but I’d love to talk to you to see if we’re a good fit.

 

Top 5 Waldorf Books

School is a Journey by Torin Finser

The Tasks and Content of the Steiner Waldorf Curriculum by Kevin Avison and Martyn Rawson

Teaching Children to Care by Ruth Si