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 June 13-15!

The Waldorf Homeschool Expo Conference is going to be more fun and more educational
than any single Waldorf book or tutorial And, better yet, it’s ONLINE and FREE from June 13 – June 15, 2014!  Rick Tan of Syrendell, Kristie Burns of Earthschooling, Robyn Wolfe of Waldorfish, Rainbow Rosenbloom of Live Ed, and more!

Donna Ashton, host of  The Waldorf Homeschool Expo and creator of  The Waldorf Connection,
created this educational and entertaining event because homeschooling can be overwhelming.
That’s why we are gathering together for the most awesome weekend of the year!

It’s a chance to participate in a Waldorf Homeschooling event from the comfort of your
home and still be part of a global community. At The Waldorf Homeschool Expo we’ll gather
together to learn from Waldorf teachers, experts and veteran homeschoolers because - we’re all in this together. Register for FREE now by clicking on the photo logo above.

WHY ATTEND?
Being a homeschooling mom can be tough and sometimes you need some fresh ideas & inspiration.
The Waldorf Homeschool Expo contains 15+ online classes to make teaching more enjoyable.
Workshops are on hot topics incredibly important, like:
- How to “live Waldorf” and thrive (even if you are the weird one on the block)
- Time saving ways to use a homeschool planner
- Why taking care of yourself improves communication with your family and
makes you a better teacher.

Better yet, if you register today, you’ll have access to the following FREE GIFTS
as soon as your registration has been completed!
- FREE Tutorial 1: Block Crayon Drawing Tutorial
- FREE Tutorial 2: Handwork Outside the Box Ebook
- FREE Tutorial 3: Waldorf Rhythm & Stages Video/Pdf
- FREE Tutorial 4: Creating Rites of Passage for your Child

Come listen ONLINE and be inspired from June 13 – June 15, 2014! Register for FREE by clicking on the photo logo above. See you at The Waldorf Homeschool Expo from June 13- June 15!

New eCourse -- Waldorf and Anthroposophy!

 

An exciting new ecourse begins on August 15th through Little Acorn Learning! 'The Five Spheres of Waldorf Education' will be led by Dr. Rick Tan.

This ecourse encapsulates the sweeping themes of this educational movement: Self, Relationships, Balance, Rhythm, and Course. Dr. Rick Tan will discuss one sphere per week and the relevant topics in anthroposophy and Waldorf that are connected with the sphere. Join us! Click here to register.

Anthroposophy 101 ECourse

A song celebrating the seasons, a story about gnomes, children jumping in puddles, crafts of felted wool - a picture of Waldorf. When people are intrigued about this educational stream, they ask, "Where did this come from?" When you say Steiner and anthroposophy, most will be puzzled. Steiner? Anthropo-what? For those who are eager to learn more about this cutting edge Renaissance man, and the spiritual foundation that sparked Waldorf education, Anthroposophy 101 is for you.

Anthroposophy 101 is a deliciously intriguing sampler of Waldorf and anthroposophy presented by Dr. Rick Tan through Little Acorn Learning. An informal and interactive format allows you to reflect on the basics of anthroposophy, while expressing your artistic nature. Dr. Tan, a Waldorf teacher, artist, musician - a Renaissance man himself, offers his personal thoughts and insights. He aims for you to find your own creative and spiritual paths.

This six week ecourse will cover the following topics:

* Human Wisdom (1 week)

* Steiner's Renaissance (1 week)

* Cosmos and Earth (1 week)

* Waldorf Stream (1 week)

* Five Spheres (1 week)

* Human Freedom (1 week)

Join Little Acorn Learning's Very First ECourse Offering, and at your convenience, follow the directed exercises, learn a little something about anthroposophy, and learn a little something about yourself!

ECourse Begins February 27th and is 'Work-As-You-Go' Each Week with New Lesson Plans and Inspiration Posted Weekly for a Duration of Six Weeks. You Check in When You Have Time.

Only $100 for the ENTIRE Six Week Session!

To Reserve a Space: www.littleacornlearning.com

Waldorf Watercolor Calendar

Based on requests from loyal customers, we are now offering Rick's wet-on-wet watercolor art in a beautiful wall-size calendar! 

Twelve of his original paintings are within the calendar, one for each month of the year.  We have a couple available in the Etsy shop, and can order more upon request.  Beautiful for homes, offices, and classrooms.

Click here to order.

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