Needlefelted Tapestry - Autumn Song

Jennifer had the pleasure of attending a felted fairytale tapestry workshop at Davis Waldorf School, taught by the wonderful Suzanne Down of Juniper Tree Puppets.  Jennifer decided to choose a scene that represents elements of a new pentatonic song that Rick wrote for his first graders.  Song words, below (and an audio clip coming, soon!).

 Inspiration from Suzanne included looking at felted scenes and also postcards of felted scenes.

After many layers and some extra work at home, the scene is finally finished!

Red, Orange, Yellow, Brown

Music and Lyrics by Rick Tan

Red, orange, yellow, brown

Leaves are tumbling down, down

Trees branches cold and bare

Signs of Autumn here and there, there

Summer's gone and Winter's near

Autumn season's here

Hard at work, the gnomes and fairies

Gathering acorns, seeds and berries

Apples and pumpkins it's harvest time

Scarves and mittens dear friends of mine

Red, orange, yellow, brown

Leaves are tumbling down, down

Trees branches cold and bare

Signs of Autumn here and there, there

Summer's gone and Winter's near

Autumn season's here!

Global Waldorf Expo 2013!

Do you need guidance and support to help you in your homeschool planning, rhythm & parenting? Are you ready to receive practical ideas, guidance & inspiration for your homeschooling lessons and family rhythms?

If you said YES! I would like to invite you to the 4th Global Waldorf Expo, an amazing virtual conference so you can be on your way to increasing your level of knowledge with ease. By attending this event, YOU can take away nuggets of wisdom helping you make an even bigger difference in the lives of your children & family.

The 3rd Global Waldorf Expo will run May 17-19. Join 14 of the Top Teachers & Experts in Waldorf Education and Parenting for this No Cost Virtual Online Event. Creating Your Own Curriculum, Planning Your Block Rotations, Introduction to Waldorf, Storytelling, Music,

Building Character through Education and more.

Ready to reserve your seat? It’s Totally FREE. 

Here's the link:

http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8&p=www.globalwaldorfexpo.com/2013

Global Waldorf Expo!

Come and listen for free this weekend June 1-3, to The Global Waldorf Expo! Jennifer will have an audio/visual presentation on handwork. Kim John Payne, Sharifa Oppenheimer, Jamie York and more! 

Top Recommended Waldorf Books and Replay of Waldorf 101 - Basics of Homeschooling

Wondering where to start in Waldorf Homeschooling? Jennifer gave a practical 7-step system in her presentation at The Waldorf Connection this week. You get to "watch" the replay while you listen. Excellent resources and inspiration!

Sample Main Lesson Book Pages Featured in the teleseminar 

 "Waldorf 101- Basics of homeschooling"- Jennifer Tan of Syrendell.  Replay: click here.  Replay available until Friday, November 12, 2010.

We now have a "Getting Started" section in our Amazon bookshop for Waldorf homeschoolers!  Take a peek at our top recommended books by clicking here. 

The Waldorf Connection Expo!

The Waldorf Connection Homeschool Expo workshops!Rick and Jennifer are speaking this month at The Waldorf Connection.
Dates: May 27 – June 29  5pm Pacific/6pm Mountain/7pm Central/8pm Eastern
Calls length: approx. 60-70 minutes


Replays are available for 48 hours after live call for free.  You may also purchase mp3 files.  You must register in advance.  Free registration:  http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8

WEEK 1

“Grade Decisions- what level is my child ready for?”-Rainbow Rosenbloom


WEEK 2
“Simplicity Parenting- using the power of less to raise calmer, happier children”- Kim John Payne


“Steiner’s 12 Senses”- Kristie Burns


WEEK 3
“7 Skills Parents Can use to Invite Cooperation”- Adele Faber


“Recorder/Penny Whistle Intensive”- Jodie Mesler


WEEK 4
“Creating Rhythm in your Day”- Shariffa Oppneheimer


“From School to Home School”- Tammy Takahashi

WEEK 4 Super Saturday! June 19
“Grade Overview 1st-3rd” by Rick Tan


“Grade Overview 4th & 5th”Sylvia Hurdle, Linden Waldorf School Teacher


“Grade Overview 6th-8th” by Barbara Dewey


“Juggling Homeschooling with Multiple Children”- Tanya Burgoyne


“Pentatonic Music & Color Program”- Aurore Henze

WEEK 5
“Rites of Passage & Rhythms”- Shea Darien


“Handwork: Planning Your Year”- Jennifer Tan


WEEK 6
“Planning Your Homeschool Year”- Melisa Nielsen