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!

Explore Your World this Spring! - Guest Blog Post at The Waldorf Connection

We are please to announce that our guest blog post is up at The Waldorf Connection!  Please take a peek and leave a comment. 

Living the Waldorf Life - School for All Seasons

As a conscious parent, your goals are to nourish your child as a whole individual,
give them confidence to express themselves in their unique way, nurture creativity
balance and independent thinking, allow them to focus on what interests them,
cultivate a love for learning and more important- allow them enjoy being a child.

“School for all Seasons”, gives parents the opportunity to learn within
a structured program that will guide but not overwhelm. It lays out the main
elements to providing a Waldorf-inspired structure for a young child.
Complete with real life examples, templates, videos & week-by-week curriculum, 
this course will clear away the confusion and replace it with understanding. It will 
allow you to say, “Yes! I can do that.” It will show you how. Wherever you may be on 
this path, “School for all Seasons” will meet you there with practical nuts-n-bolts solutions,
time-saving steps, and answers to your questions.

There is great cultural pressure to “hurry” our children into… everything.
Academics, sports, classes, and basically a scheduled life.
This course is designed to provide you with the way to give holistic education 
to your child to nourish their body, mind and spirit.

Click here to find out more!

Living the Waldorf Life

As a conscious parent your goals are to nourish your child as a whole individual, give them confidence to express themselves in their unique way, nurture creativity balance and independent thinking, allow them to focus on what interests them, cultivate a love for learning and more important- allow them enjoy being a child. “Living the Waldorf Life” by The Waldorf Connection, gives parents the opportunity to learn within a structured program that will guide but not overwhelm. It lays out the main elements to providing a simplistic, natural lifestyle for your family.

Complete with real life examples, tools, handouts and resources, this course 
will clear away the confusion and replace it with understanding. It will allow you 
to say, “Yes! I can do that.” It will show you how.

Wherever you may be on this path, “Living the Waldorf Life” will meet you there with practical nuts-n-bolts solutions, guidance and a chance to buddy-up with other parents just like you.
There is great cultural pressure to “hurry” our children into… everything. Academics, sports, classes, and basically a scheduled life.

This course is designed to provide you with tools to gain family & friends support as you take the path less traveled, so to speak. The course is simple to participate in, easy to implement, and affordable.


Check out all the details by clicking here!

Homeschool Kindergarten

The Waldorf Connection is celebrating “Kindergarten Month” during October. They are offering simple & practical ways to bring this method of “learning” into your home. Giveaways, contests, video tips and a community forum- all FREE!

Click t

he link below and immediately get a free audio on the senses in young children. On Monday, October 15th there will be a free workshop with Christine Goodale about the benefits of letting our children "play".

http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8&p=www.thewaldorfconnection.com%2Fkindergarten-month%2F

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! 

Form Drawing

Want to come learn about Form Drawing? Jennifer and Rick will be presenting a visual teleseminar through The Waldorf Connection on Thursday Feb. 17 at 1pm PST/4pm EST.  Free! *There will be a 48-hr free replay

 This will be a Visual Power-Point presentation so that you can "see" examples and learn about Form Drawing.

What will be covered on this call?

*What is form drawing?

*Why is it important (its more than for good hand writing)

*Who needs to learn it?

*When & How do we teach Form Drawing?

*How to incorporate Form Drawing into our lessons

Come watch this workshop on web!  It is suggested that you use the webcast link so you can VIEW this as well as listen.

Here is the link to view workshop on the web: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=17796018

If you prefer to listen over the phone: 801-656-2240 ID: 006647#, or back-up number 704-804-5068 ID: 006647#

Skype: http://instantteleseminar.com/skype and useID: 006647#


We have also set up a *special* for Waldorf Connection participants. Hope to see you on later today!

Gentle Discipline Free Teleseminar - The Waldorf Connection

Our good friend Donna Ashton from the Waldorf Connection is offering her Award-Winning program to teach you the “Essential Elements of Early Childhood.” And she is getting everyone started for free in her class, “Stop Discipline Struggles! 3 Dynamic Tools for an Effective, Happier Household" with Carrie Dentler of the Parenting Passageway, Thursday January 27 at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern.

To reserve your seat:http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8&p=www.elementsofearlychildhood.com/preview.htm
Here's what you're going to learn on this ground-breaking and somewhat controversial call: 

*How to approach difficult situations in a gentle and effective way so you can nurture an environment of respect and empathy in your home.
*How to create a family culture that supports discipline.
*How movement can be used as a tool for discipline of the small child.
*How to use your words effectively so you aren't repeating things over and over
*Gain practical tools to use immediately
*And much more...
 

Here's that link again to reserve your spot in this complimentary class: http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8&p=www.elementsofearlychildhood.com/preview.htm

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 Fall Series Is Here!

Sign up to attend the Fall Series of workshops online at The Waldorf Connection!  You must be registered on their site.  If you have not registered in the past, click here (it's free!).

Tuesday, November 9
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
David Sewell McCann: “Intuitive StoryTelling”


Wednesday, November 10
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Jennifer Tan: “Waldorf Basics- get a crash course of Waldorf 101”


Monday, November 15
12:30pmPacific/1:30pmMountain/2:30pmCentral/3:30pmEastern
Neale Donald Walsch: “Bringing New Spirituality to our Children”


Tuesday, November 16
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Lynn Jerico: “The 4-Part Human”


Wednesday, November 17
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Katrina Kension: “Mindful Parenting for Busy Moms”


Thursday, November 18
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Melisa Nielsen: “The 9-year Change”

Essential Elements of Early Childhood Series

Sign up for "Essential Elements of Early Childhood" through the Waldorf Connection!  The first speakers in the series include Rahima Baldwin, Lisa Boisvert MacKenzie, Danielle Epifani and Christine Natale.


You can try the first class/session on September 23, "Three Ways to Create a Nourishing Home for your Child" for free at: http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8 


The first call includes:
1. What is play? - with Lisa Boisvert MacKenzie
2. The 4 Senses in Early Childhood Development - with Danielle Epifani
3. The Importance of a Mother's Voice - with Christine Natale


More teleseminars to come in this series!  Listen to them live or purchase the mp3 files to hear in the car or when you have time.
Attendance is free, but you do need to register.  Sign up early, as space is limited!

Top Ten Waldorf Homeschooling Blogs

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Handwork Teleseminar at The Waldorf Connection

Jennifer will be featured in an audio/visual teleseminar, "Handwork: Planning your Year" on Thursday 6/24 at 5pm PST/8pm EST at The Waldorf Connection.

Free to hear it live or replay within 48 hours, or purchase at a later date. Free registration: http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8.