Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Essentials

By Melisa and Erik NeilsenEducationParentingKids & FamilyCourses
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Waldorf Essentials episodes

  • 148. Menu Stacking

    Meals are a key component to your rhythm!

     

    Discover how you can plan your week of meals using this meal stacking technique. 

     

    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. 

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    39 min
  • { Encore } Handwork Part 2

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    1 hr 21 min
  • 147. Summer Rhythm

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares what their families summer rhythm looks like. 

    - Tips for sleep rhythm in the summer.

    - Blocks that can be moved to summer. 

    - Making up material. 

    - Working ahead on material. 

    - Summer reading programs. 

    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/

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    11 min
  • 146. Sleep Rhythm

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials often gets the question of "how do I create a sleep rhythm?". 

     

    - Don't let the day get away from you. 

     

    - Backwards plan, if the kids need to be in bed at this time ____.

    When does dinner need to happen?

    When do baths need to happen?

    When does the bedtime routine need to begin?

     

    - Are naps destroying bedtime?

     

    - Is a parent working out of the home and the kids don't want to go to bed without play time from the parent?

     

    - Screens, stories and the support of essential oils!

     

    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

    31 min
  • 145. Homeschool Co Op Etiquette

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials has been leading homeschool co ops for many years. 

     

    Melisa shares helpful co op etiquette for you to successfully lead or attend a homeschool co op. 

     

    - Start with yourself, how is your etiquette. Are you present, holding space for your family or coming to chat and tune out?

     

    - Navigating tardiness.

     

    - Behavior, how do you tackle a child's behavior that isn't appropriate at co op?

     

    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

    27 min
  • { Encore } Handwork Part 1

    Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams.

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    1 hr 37 min
  • 144. { Auriel's Light } Waldorf Education Grade 3

    FULL VIDEO NOW HERE:
    Candle or Lantern Access include full video.
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    Our grade 3 curriculum 

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    Who is ready for grade 3?

    The content in each grade is designed when the time is right for that child. It feeds their soul. 

    They become aware of everything around them at this age. 

    The grade 3 student can do a lot more themselves. 

    Society thinks we hold the child back with aspects of Waldorf. We aren’t we are saying “keep them where they need to be for a little bit longer and then walk with them.”

     9 or nearly 9. 

    Content of Grade 3 

    Farming 

    Building Shelters 

    Hebrew 

    Measuring 

    Creation Stories 

    Old Testament 

     

    Ask questions here or connect on social media. 

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    35 min
  • 143. Is Waldorf Open and Go for Homeschooling Curriculum?

    Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials provides you with curriculum and support for you to succeed in your homeschooling. 

     

    In this video, Melisa explains why Waldorf homeschooling curriculum can not be open and go. You need to live the lesson and she's here to guide you through it. 

     

    Take a deep breath. 

    What makes Waldorf Essentials different?

    PLANNING FOR PEACE

     

    Planning for Peace sets you up for success in your homeschooling. 

     

    Come join the Waldorf Essentials Family and see why!

     

    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

    9 min
  • 142. Struggling with Media Usage in Your Home?

    Homeschooling and parenting with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials. 

     

    Screens are everywhere and for most parents, they provide an easy way to have some peace. The questions become, “when is it okay for kids to have screen/media time?” and “how much is too much?”. Join Melisa as she answers these questions and shares how they handle media in their home. 

     

    In this video you’ll learn:

    -How children perceive the media they watch

    -What age screen time is appropriate for

    -How to determine what media is appropriate for your children

    -The importance of setting good media boundaries

    -How to incorporate media in a way that makes sense for your family

     

    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

    43 min
  • { Encore } Inner Work and Planning

    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 48 min

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