Waldorf Essentials

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 you talk about sex and your families values around it.

- We have an open door policy. If they are in their room with friends, the door stays open.

- Take the time to get to know their friends. They are going to want to be spending more time with their friends and you want to know what kind of influence their friends will have on them.

- Food. They might be wanting to branch out from your healthier home habits. Melisa shares that she does not give them money to go buy "bad food". The money they earn, they can do with as they please. This could be a good time to watch documentaries educating the importance of food. 

- Girls and boys can be much different going through the 15 year change. Be prepare when you have multiple children it can be different for each.

- Never read a diary or their messages. Honor their privacy and also be available when they are wanting to talk. This is an important time for them. Things that happen at 15 could stick with them to 40!

- For girls, offer a paper for them to write down what they need from the store so they don't have to announce out loud feminine products they need re stocked.

- Physical movement is very important as well as self defense. Karate has always been great for the Nielsen family.

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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 homemade cards.

- Take the time to pre plan your art lessons and have your example ready to go before main lesson begins.

- When the lesson is complete, it's ok to let the child keep going with their art work if they are feeling inspired to.

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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together.

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit.

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families.

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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 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 

- Inner work and temperaments

- Music 

- Handwork 

- Festivals 

- Eurythmy 

- Circle time creations 

- Creating a co op 

- Homeschooling multiple children 

- Conscious parenting with 25+ years experience 

- Special needs experience with her own children 

- Peaceful bedtimes 

- One on one mentoring parenting, partnering and mindset

- Master classes 

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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families.

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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. 

It's important to stay firm in the rules you set and hold boundaries with this child. 

We always like having friends come over to our place, because then you know more of what is going on. Take the time to get to know your child's friends.

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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families.

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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/

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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

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Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers. We are in this journey together. 

Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams. 

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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. 

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. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families.

https://www.aurielslight.org

Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. 

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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 to be in a good space with yourself and your partner because the 9 year old is watching it all and will know if you aren't in a good space. 

- This can be a hard time for the 9 year old and a very challenging time in your parenting. 

- When you are prepared with tools and understand what they are feeling the 9 year change doesn't need to be scary!

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. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. 

https://www.aurielslight.org

Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. 

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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 about history and the Waldorf curriculum?

Ask here or reach out on social media. 

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. 

If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families.

https://www.aurielslight.org

Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. 

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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. 

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If you found this content helpful please consider making a donation to our non profit. 

Every child should have access to a whole education.

While we work hard to keep our virtual school tuition and curriculum prices affordable, there will always be families that desire this education but can not afford it. It is our deepest desire to help those families. 

https://www.aurielslight.org

Auriel's Light is a non profit and all donations are tax deductible. 

https://www.waldorfessentials.com/

https://www.seasonsofseven.com/

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