Thanks for sharing. This reminds me a lot of Oak meadows. I had the First Grade and it was very well planned out. But I felt it was not enough and wanted my oldest to move along with my other friends and pressure of having the responsibility to succeed in homewchooling. I think it is mistake I made because my oldest loves nature and crafts and sewing and baking and I lack in those crafty parts except the baking and cooking :). Only if we could redo...this inspired me to bring out the first grade oak meadowd and try with my 5 year old. I really loved how you explained the waldorf philosophy as well as charlotte mason. :)
Your girls are still young enough to enjoy a lot of artsy/crafty/homey activities of a Waldorf curriculum along side what you currently do. The pressure to keep up is a real stress one can't just abandon, so instead, merging seems to be a win-win! And since you are not doing to 'pure Waldorf' I think it's perfectly fine ;) -Hana
You're welcome Gemma! I find a lot of similarities among the educational philosophies as far as developmental stages and what to teach when and how to teach it. I love how this philosophy honors childhood :) There's something really attractive and wholesome about it, but also, it's important to know that at its core there are ideas that conflict with different religious beliefs. -Hana
I have been homeschooling since my oldest (now 14) was a preschooler, but I am brand new to the world of Waldorf. I have felt so drawn to it for my 5-year-old in particular. He is very active and curious. He is quite immature in terms of his attention span and social behavior, but he is very intelligent, witty, has a great memory, and there is a depth to his awareness that still often surprises me. He's technically starting kindergarten this year, but I will delay formal academics with him for some time. Preschool has consisted of reading out loud together, cooking, crafts, lots of free play, and exploring topics/subjects that fascinate him. I'm hesitant to invest so much money, but I feel that a solid Waldorf curriculum would give me the foundation I need. Have you looked into Christopherus? Can you compare Live Education and Christopherus? Why did you choose Live Education over other material? Thank you for any help you can offer!
Hello! Your five-year old sound delightful and just as a young boy should be. I think you've been doing a wonderful job parenting him so far. While I confess I don't know much about the Christopherus curriculum, Way Crunchy has done a couple videos on them. ruclips.net/video/dvy671EpFUk/видео.html I haven't watched them in their entirety to tell if it's what you are looking for, but maybe it's a start. When I first started homeschooling in 2003, the Live-Education was what I found. I'm not sure if Christopherus was available then. The Waldorf curricula by Live-Education and Christopherus are going to require you to 'bring it'. You have to be dedicated to the philosophy if you want to implement the curriculum. Oak Meadow Waldorf-inspired curriculum is a lot more user-friendly from what I've seen. One other philosophy to consider, which is think is especially suitable for active boys, is the Charlotte Mason philosophy, though I'm not 100% sure if it's being applied as authentically as the original books written by Charlotte Mason. A admire your dedication to finding a suitable curriculum for your child. -Hana
I thought about this, and I think you could do the Live-Education or Christopherus curriculum. The reason I briefly compared the different curricula is because sometimes a curriculum that matches standards a bit more, or that is easier to use, or that is laid out more simply is a good way to transition into the Waldorf philosophy. The Oak Meadow curriculum is exactly that. So if you look at the KG curriculum for Live-Education, there isn't a day to day lesson plan, it's more of suggestions for activities, then you build your day around daily activities and home life. Please let me know if there's more I can do to clarify, and also I would love to hear how your year turns out!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your help. I'm leaning towards Christopherus simply because I can purchase a few individual books and hopefully get a better understanding about various Waldorf principles. They have books on form drawing, modeling, movement, etc that seem like they would be beneficial. I do love the seasonal approach used in Live Education though! And Oak Meadow looks thorough and well laid out.
I love all your videos but often revisit your Kindergarten ones. I really want a Waldorf environment for my child but many people are pushing regular, free pre-k now that she is 3. I know you recommended the book the first 7 years to anyone starting out but are there other books I should be reading, and things/activities I could be doing with my 3 year old that align with Waldorf?
Thank you!! Having a three year old and trying to do Waldorf is challenging because it just looks like life! And the academic world isn't thrilled with no academics at that age. Surround yourself with like minded people. Naturally you'll absorb a lot of info on schooling and dealing with naysayers. As far as activities: baking, gardening, nature walks, making bread (and working with the dough), laundry, sweeping, etc.
Revisiting this video now that we are starting TK! Amazon is a vendor for charter, right? Do you have any videos/posts on ordering Waldorf/Waldorf-inspired stuff or crafts from Amazon?
Know this is an older video and you may not remember..But do you happened to know how much all the crafts supplies cost you for kindergarten. I am trying to get a feel for how much to budget for. I realize every family would buy a few things differently, I am just trying to get a roundabout idea. Thank you!
Thank you so much. I am really learning a lot from your videos :). So, how would this curriculum go with a child who is really keen to learn? My daughter, she is 5, wants to learn writing and math (not much interested in reading). So, I am not sure how I would do such a KG Waldorf curriculum with her in that case. Can I jump into form drawing and letters with her or that would be too advanced? I really like the slow and easy rhythm of the day in a Waldorf curriculum and how it includes drawing and reading (my kids love that). But I do not want it to be boring for my daughter if she is very eager to learn.
You ask a really good question that's asked often. You don't have to deny your child the writing and math she desires, in fact most children are very interested in letters, writing and how to spell their name starting around four years old. Those interests may be fleeting or they may last some time. What we tend to do (myself included) is take one cue from our child and run with it. We break out the lesson books and shop for curriculum and before we can get through a few pages, our child is done with that and ready to move on! Or, we like to encourage a little bit to keep the learning going even if the child has lost interest. Here's what I suggest (and what I've done), have the material available for her (my girl liked having the same material as her older siblings, so there was no way around it), you can have the pencils, workbooks, etc. But also have everything else around, too. The drawing, playing and painting are going to help with education in the long run. If she's curious about letters, tell them to her. If she wants to write her name, help her. I hesitate to say move on to form drawing at this age. Instead I would suggest having other toys and activities that help develop the same skill like the weaving boards where you pull a string through a design. Same with math, have materials available, but try to make math as practical as possible, like asking her to get four plates for dinner, or pack three dresses for the trip, things like that. Children naturally learn a lot of math on their own (addition and subtraction) before they even start school. -Hana
Typically I use Ibn Kathir's books on the previous prophets, books on seerah and books on the companions of the Prophet (saw). We have a collection of picture books and storybooks as well. -Hana
new subbie here! i home school my kiddos and your channel seems to use a lot of things we would like.i also have a youtube channel,i would really like for you to stop by some time!
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I've never heard of this curriculum before, looks amazing :-) thanks for sharing!
Thanks Crystal!
This was very informative. I love your videos. They are always so helpful!
Thank you Louise! I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)
-Hana
Thanks for sharing. This reminds me a lot of Oak meadows. I had the First Grade and it was very well planned out. But I felt it was not enough and wanted my oldest to move along with my other friends and pressure of having the responsibility to succeed in homewchooling. I think it is mistake I made because my oldest loves nature and crafts and sewing and baking and I lack in those crafty parts except the baking and cooking :). Only if we could redo...this inspired me to bring out the first grade oak meadowd and try with my 5 year old.
I really loved how you explained the waldorf philosophy as well as charlotte mason. :)
Your girls are still young enough to enjoy a lot of artsy/crafty/homey activities of a Waldorf curriculum along side what you currently do. The pressure to keep up is a real stress one can't just abandon, so instead, merging seems to be a win-win! And since you are not doing to 'pure Waldorf' I think it's perfectly fine ;)
-Hana
I have to admit, I don't know to much to about Waldorf education. It looks wonderful! !! Definitely something I need to investigate :) Thanks Hana
You're welcome Gemma! I find a lot of similarities among the educational philosophies as far as developmental stages and what to teach when and how to teach it. I love how this philosophy honors childhood :) There's something really attractive and wholesome about it, but also, it's important to know that at its core there are ideas that conflict with different religious beliefs.
-Hana
Little House on the Prairie is awesome. Thanks for making this video :)
Thank you LadyFlora!
-Hana
I have been homeschooling since my oldest (now 14) was a preschooler, but I am brand new to the world of Waldorf. I have felt so drawn to it for my 5-year-old in particular. He is very active and curious. He is quite immature in terms of his attention span and social behavior, but he is very intelligent, witty, has a great memory, and there is a depth to his awareness that still often surprises me. He's technically starting kindergarten this year, but I will delay formal academics with him for some time. Preschool has consisted of reading out loud together, cooking, crafts, lots of free play, and exploring topics/subjects that fascinate him.
I'm hesitant to invest so much money, but I feel that a solid Waldorf curriculum would give me the foundation I need. Have you looked into Christopherus? Can you compare Live Education and Christopherus? Why did you choose Live Education over other material? Thank you for any help you can offer!
Hello! Your five-year old sound delightful and just as a young boy should be. I think you've been doing a wonderful job parenting him so far. While I confess I don't know much about the Christopherus curriculum, Way Crunchy has done a couple videos on them. ruclips.net/video/dvy671EpFUk/видео.html
I haven't watched them in their entirety to tell if it's what you are looking for, but maybe it's a start. When I first started homeschooling in 2003, the Live-Education was what I found. I'm not sure if Christopherus was available then. The Waldorf curricula by Live-Education and Christopherus are going to require you to 'bring it'. You have to be dedicated to the philosophy if you want to implement the curriculum. Oak Meadow Waldorf-inspired curriculum is a lot more user-friendly from what I've seen. One other philosophy to consider, which is think is especially suitable for active boys, is the Charlotte Mason philosophy, though I'm not 100% sure if it's being applied as authentically as the original books written by Charlotte Mason. A admire your dedication to finding a suitable curriculum for your child.
-Hana
Thanks for your thoughtful response. So you think Live Education and Christopherus would be too much for someone new to Waldorf?
I thought about this, and I think you could do the Live-Education or Christopherus curriculum. The reason I briefly compared the different curricula is because sometimes a curriculum that matches standards a bit more, or that is easier to use, or that is laid out more simply is a good way to transition into the Waldorf philosophy. The Oak Meadow curriculum is exactly that. So if you look at the KG curriculum for Live-Education, there isn't a day to day lesson plan, it's more of suggestions for activities, then you build your day around daily activities and home life. Please let me know if there's more I can do to clarify, and also I would love to hear how your year turns out!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your help. I'm leaning towards Christopherus simply because I can purchase a few individual books and hopefully get a better understanding about various Waldorf principles. They have books on form drawing, modeling, movement, etc that seem like they would be beneficial. I do love the seasonal approach used in Live Education though! And Oak Meadow looks thorough and well laid out.
I love all your videos but often revisit your Kindergarten ones. I really want a Waldorf environment for my child but many people are pushing regular, free pre-k now that she is 3. I know you recommended the book the first 7 years to anyone starting out but are there other books I should be reading, and things/activities I could be doing with my 3 year old that align with Waldorf?
Thank you!! Having a three year old and trying to do Waldorf is challenging because it just looks like life! And the academic world isn't thrilled with no academics at that age. Surround yourself with like minded people. Naturally you'll absorb a lot of info on schooling and dealing with naysayers. As far as activities: baking, gardening, nature walks, making bread (and working with the dough), laundry, sweeping, etc.
Can I purchase the art lessons by themselves?
As far as I know it’s sold only as a complete set.
Revisiting this video now that we are starting TK! Amazon is a vendor for charter, right? Do you have any videos/posts on ordering Waldorf/Waldorf-inspired stuff or crafts from Amazon?
Know this is an older video and you may not remember..But do you happened to know how much all the crafts supplies cost you for kindergarten. I am trying to get a feel for how much to budget for. I realize every family would buy a few things differently, I am just trying to get a roundabout idea. Thank you!
Thank you so much. I am really learning a lot from your videos :). So, how would this curriculum go with a child who is really keen to learn? My daughter, she is 5, wants to learn writing and math (not much interested in reading). So, I am not sure how I would do such a KG Waldorf curriculum with her in that case. Can I jump into form drawing and letters with her or that would be too advanced? I really like the slow and easy rhythm of the day in a Waldorf curriculum and how it includes drawing and reading (my kids love that). But I do not want it to be boring for my daughter if she is very eager to learn.
You ask a really good question that's asked often. You don't have to deny your child the writing and math she desires, in fact most children are very interested in letters, writing and how to spell their name starting around four years old. Those interests may be fleeting or they may last some time. What we tend to do (myself included) is take one cue from our child and run with it. We break out the lesson books and shop for curriculum and before we can get through a few pages, our child is done with that and ready to move on! Or, we like to encourage a little bit to keep the learning going even if the child has lost interest. Here's what I suggest (and what I've done), have the material available for her (my girl liked having the same material as her older siblings, so there was no way around it), you can have the pencils, workbooks, etc. But also have everything else around, too. The drawing, playing and painting are going to help with education in the long run. If she's curious about letters, tell them to her. If she wants to write her name, help her. I hesitate to say move on to form drawing at this age. Instead I would suggest having other toys and activities that help develop the same skill like the weaving boards where you pull a string through a design. Same with math, have materials available, but try to make math as practical as possible, like asking her to get four plates for dinner, or pack three dresses for the trip, things like that. Children naturally learn a lot of math on their own (addition and subtraction) before they even start school.
-Hana
JazakomAllaho khyran :) May Allah put barakah in your time and in your efforts :)
how can i get those books im in saudi
Oh good question. I'm not familiar with international shipping, but I'm pretty sure Live-Education has an option.
-Hana
Assalamualaikum dear sister. I love your program! I want to know what you use to teach Islamic knowledge. Thank You
Typically I use Ibn Kathir's books on the previous prophets, books on seerah and books on the companions of the Prophet (saw). We have a collection of picture books and storybooks as well.
-Hana
found it!
new subbie here! i home school my kiddos and your channel seems to use a lot of things we would like.i also have a youtube channel,i would really like for you to stop by some time!
Thanks! I checked out your channel :)
hi hana, thanks share .
Salam Zeyenab! How are you?
Allahmdulilah, I'm good. thanks.
waldorf und nicht terroisten kindergarten
Was ist "terroisten"?