Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Essentials

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Waldorf Essentials episodes

  • 193. It Isn't Enough to Just Know Your Temperament

    If you've been following Melisa Nielsen from Waldorf Essentials for a while, you know she talks about temperament often.

    It it's enough to just know if you are

    Choleric
    Sanguine
    Phlegmatic
    or Melancholic

    You use this tool to do deeper and know who you are to the core.
    Thinking, Feeling, Willing offers tools and support to help you discover more about yourself and your temperament.

    You can also find us on YouTube "Waldorf Essentials"
    Please share with your fellow parenting friends and homeschoolers.

    We are in this journey together.

    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/

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaldorfMelisa



    1 min
  • 192. My Exact Recipe for Teaching Waldorf Homeschooling

    Join Melisa as she shares a look inside her daily homeschool rhythm. She provides an insight into why she always wakes up before her children and the value of having a family meeting before the next week begins. She also provides tips and tricks that she has found helpful over the years.  

    In this episode you’ll learn: 

    - How to front-load some of the planning 

    - The value of holding a weekly family meeting

    - How to motivate children who don’t want to work on handwork

    - What Melissa weekly rhythm looks like

    - The importance of waking up before your children

    You can also find us on Youtube "Waldorf Essentials"

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

    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

    47 min
  • { Encore } Confidence and Support for Relationships

    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

     

    1 hr 25 min
  • 191. Holding the Space

    Join Melisa and Erik Nielsen for a conversation of "holding the space".

    What does holding the space mean?

    - It doesn't mean you need to play with your child 24/7

    - It doesn't mean you can not do laundry, dishes, cook or work

    - It does mean you are checked in to what is going on in your home

    - It does mean you know if the child has ate and drank water recently

    - It does mean you are feeling the mood of the family

    When behavior starts to shift, pause and reflect.

    Was it you taking that phone call that shifted everything?

    Holding space looks different for each parent. 

    Come join our Thinking, Feeling, Willing program to dive deeper!

     https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store

     You can also find us on Youtube "Waldorf Essentials"

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

     

    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

    32 min
  • 190. Time is Your Friend

    So often it feels as though we SHOULD have enough time to complete our to-do list, yet we are always behind. Where do all the hours go? And how can slowing down and being present actually allow you to get more done? In this video, Melisa gets to the core of how to make your time work for you. HINT: It’s about how you show up.

     

    -Why time seems to always slip away from you. 

    -How to get your time to work for you and not against you

    -What to do when you are in a place of overwhelm and cannot seem to get your head above water

    -Advice for slowing down and staying present in your daily life

    -The value of daily meditation and how it can impact how you show up to your family

     

    You can also find us on Youtube "Waldorf Essentials"

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

     

    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

    15 min
  • 189. Cultivating a Head Heart Home

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials gives you a preview of what her Thinking, Feeling, Willing program includes. 

     

    https://www.waldorfessentials.com/store

    Our Thinking Feeling Willing program is your road map to a successful Waldorf homeschool journey! Gain the confidence you need, be the teacher your child wants and transform your homeschool experience.

    Navigation for the Journey.

    We have crafted an adventure of a lifetime to help you cultivate head, heart & home. These adventures and skills cover: Rhythm,  Inner Work, Temperament, The Waldorf Curriculum, Form Drawing, Planning, Drawing & Painting, Music, Movement, Modeling, Festivals, Handwork, Schooling Several Children, Writing Your Own Curriculum, Circle Time Creation, Reading & Writing the Waldorf way.

    Save Time. 

    Hunting around for resources and courses and even freebies takes up valuable family and lesson time.  Learn how to leverage your time and take it back!  That's more time for play, more time for hikes, more time for YOURSELF, this program teaches you to be the Teacher you want to be. Get out of Management Mode and back to loving your days.

     A Hand to Hold.

    This journey can be challenging so having expert coaches at your side is not only comforting but Melisa and our team are also pretty good at kicking your butt if you need it! 

    Everything is Better with Friends.

    Community is wonderful.  Community outside of Facebook is even better.  We've found that so many families are looking for an alternative to Facebook and now we are walking forward with being able to implement it.  The community is one of the places to get coaching from our team, it will also allow you to connect with the hundreds of other TFW families, as well as share lesson plans, main lesson pictures and much more.

    What's Included?

    Thinking Feeling Willing puts all your homeschooling, parenting and partnering needs in one place!

    Adventures and Skills from our Waldorf Inspired Homeschool Teacher Training*

    On going training added throughout each year to keep everything fresh and help you stay sharp!

    Planning for Peace

    Weekly mentoring via office hours (Zoom video conferencing) aimed at all ages/all challenges (and victories!) surrounding homeschooling and parenting. 

    You can also find us on Youtube "Waldorf Essentials"

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

    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

    38 min
  • { Encore } Developing the Willing Mom and Child

    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

     

    1 hr 29 min
  • 188. Things Can Work Out

    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 

     

    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

    1 min
  • 187. What is Seasons of Seven?

    Redefining Education!

    By bringing Waldorf inspired, teacher guided lessons right to you, wherever you are! 

     

    Seasons of Seven is a school like no other. We provide you with a truly flexible experience while nurturing relationships with teachers and peers.

     

    Teachers create tailored pre-recorded lessons to watch at the best time of day for your family with the option to pause or rewatch.

     

    Scheduled live classes connect teachers and student peers to build relationships.

     

    Weekly live parent contact with the teacher and a community of parents.

     

    Assignments are turned in for review and students receive feedback from the teacher.

     

    Students follow a block rotation set by the teacher. The whole class works through the content at the same rate needed to cover all necessary blocks for the academic year.

     

    Daily screen time is less than 1-2 hours per day.

     

    Main lesson & Four Fold Enrichment classes are integrated.

     

    Curriculums are provided by teacher's lessons while materials are family supplied.

     

    www.seasonsofseven.com

    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

    12 min
  • 186. Transitioning to a Waldorf Home

    Waldorf environments are often full of soft flowy silks, beautiful wooden toys, and watercolor paintings. 

     

    What do you do when your home has none of those things and you want to create a beautiful Waldorf home? 

     

    Join Melisa as she discusses the truth of Waldorf and how to create that beautiful feel without breaking the bank.  

     

    In this video you will learn: 

     

    - The importance of quality over quantity in Waldorf homes.

     

    - How to create a balance between Waldorf toys and non-Waldorf toys.

     

    - The value of creating this transition slowly. 

     

    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. 

     

    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

    10 min

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