If you have spent any time on the internet gathering homeschool resources, you may have come across the word “Waldorf.” Waldorf Education, or “Steiner Education” is an educational philosophy created by Rudolf Steiner. It is an holistic method of education which aims to teach the “whole child.” The educational style is heavily focused on the…
Taking the leap into homeschooling can be intimidating. You might think, where do I even start? Every homeschool family’s journey is different, there is no right or wrong answer of how to homeschool. Step OneDefine your intention. Answer the question; Why? What are you homeschooling? What kind of education do you want to provide for…
Acorn to Oak Acorn to Oak is a nature based, Waldorf-inspired curriculum. Acorn to Oak offers nature studies and homeschool resources designed to be taught to sibling groups of varying ages. Alphabet Forest Alphabet Forest is Acorn to Oak’s Early Years Curriculum. This curriculum can be used from the early years of toddlerhood into first…
If you are homeschooling your preschooler or kindergarten, you might be wondering how to teach handwriting. This can be intimidating, especially if you are new to homeschool. Let’s break the process down into 7 easy steps! Step 1Strengthen the Hand Muscles Before ever touching a pencil, your child will need to have developed enough hand…
Have you ever wanted to dye your own playsilks? It is fairly simple, and a very enjoyable process! We have had these silks for 3 years, and they have held up great. As a budget friendly option, we also made these out of flour sack towels. They are a lot more sturdy, but still have…
Every Easter, we try to make handmade gifts and egg fillers for the boys Easter baskets. While it would be easier to pick up a few grab bags at the store, we try to be environmentally and budget conscious, even during the holiday. We also try to be sugar free as much as possible. The…