Seeing High School Math In a New Ways! Mar 14, 2023

Math is often seen as a skill that everyone must learn as part of a well rounded education, and this is true to a point.  However, if that was the sum total of what was taught in math, it could be a very dry and torturous experience indeed!  The real value of math in the 9th and 10th...

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Adventures in the Plant Kingdom Feb 28, 2023

The year of Class 5 brings many adventures within its curriculum, and while stories from Ancient Civilizations capture our imagination, the main lesson block often called ‘Botany’, immerses both students and their teachers and parents in experiences that are both lively and beautiful....

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Storytelling: The Lost Art Feb 22, 2023

Do you have a favorite story? Can you remember the vivid detail of that story? What story still moves you to tears or makes your belly ache from laughter? Who told you your story? What story do you tell? What is your story?

As a younger, new Waldorf teacher I was so intimidated by the fact that...

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The Letter Gestures of Eurythmy Feb 14, 2023

When you think about eurythmy, your first thoughts probably go the eurythmy letter gestures. And you would be correct in thinking that! The letter gestures make up most of what we do. They have such an effect on the children… of every grade and age! They can calm or excite. They can paint...

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The Art of Receiving a Gift Dec 12, 2022

Whether you homeschool or not, we are constantly teaching our children as we move through life
together. However, some skills require more practice and attention than others. As my son entered middle
school, I began to realize that, other than please and thank you, the art of good manners was...

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Gratitude Nov 15, 2022

“The earth is firm beneath my feet,
The sun shines bright above,
And here I stand – so straight and strong,
All things to know and love.”

~Traditional Waldorf

Harvest season brings a sense of thankfulness to the forefront but living in gratitude throughout the year imbues life...

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Zoology: Man and Animal Oct 27, 2022

 
“What a piece of work is man!
How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form, in moving,
How express and admirable. In action how like an Angel. In apprehension how like a God!
The beauty of the world, the paragon of Animals! And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of...
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Let's play the game Uno! Oct 12, 2022

Uno is a fun family game. Ms. Rebecca shares with us how to play using American Sign Language. This is a great way to practice signing with your family. 

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The More You Look, The More You See Oct 06, 2022

It has been a wonderful experience connecting with families after the summer break and meeting new ones. The familiar routine of creating the week's work is challenging yet comforting. The curriculum quickly begins to work its magic and draws you in like a magnet and you feel inspired by all the...

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The Magical Sun Fairies Aug 30, 2022

I love this time of year...back to school, harvesting the late summer’s garden bounty, and
with the help of the magical sun fairies, using natural dyes from Mother Earth to dye the
fiber and textiles I will use throughout the school year for all of my handwork projects.

Natural dyes are the...

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Let's explore with American Sign Language! Aug 04, 2022

Join Ms. Rebecca as she explores Coxhall Gardens! Can you find all the animals? Ms. Rebecca also share with us many signs we can practice and enjoy with our families. 

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