This meditation is from Rudolf Steiner's last lecture: The Individuality of Elias, John, Raphael, Novalis.
Springing from Powers of the Sun,
Radiant Spirit-powers, blessing all Worlds!
For Michael's garment of rays
Ye are predestined by Thought Divine.
He, the Christ-messenger, revealeth in you...
Where No Light Shines
This story is appropriate for younger and older children.
Once upon a time there lived a peasant - a very bad peasant. He was lazy and miserable and he used very bad language. He beat his children and he was cross all the time - in fact he was very vey bad.
One day...
The changes at age 9 are very different from those at any other stage. We hope this blog post brings you tools to support your child during this time. Reminder, the 9 year change does not have a magical end date and the child can appear they have passed it until a situation brings them back into...
“Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and if possible speak a few sensible words in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which is implanted in every soul.” ~Goethe
Wonder is a feeling...
“SILENTLY AND WITHOUT A RUSH,I GENTLY STROKE WITH MY PAINT BRUSH
THE PAINTED SHAPES AND FORM ARISE IN BEAUTIFUL COLORS, BEFORE MY EYES”
I can still recall the moment I picked up a paint brush and moved toward a wet painting paper. I had to follow the instruction of a...
“The festivals are nodal points of the year which unite us with the Spirit of the universe.” ~Rudolf Steiner
There are not many things in this world that fill a Waldorf teacher's heart like the preparation of a festival. The planning of a festival is such a beautiful activity...
American Sign Language is offered in our Four Fold Enrichment with the option of:
- Stand Alone Four Fold Enrichment
- Full Experience Which Includes Four Fold Enrichment.
Learn more here.
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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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
