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Waldorf 101 - Free Online Class

Would you like to convert your classroom or home to a Waldorf home or classroom? Would you like to know the meaning behind some of the Waldorf activities? I created a packet for the Waldorf parents at my school ten years ago to help them understand what the essence of Waldorf is and what the meaning behind the activities we did at school were. Each week we discussed a different topic from the handout. I called this class "Waldorf 101", because it was a series I designed especially for new Waldorf parents to help get them started on the Waldorf path. You can click on the topic you want to read about or you can click on the first topic and then click on "next page" after each article to take the mini courses in order. This is a free online class. If you want an organized copy of these files to distribute to your parent group, classes or co-op you can download this as an E-book, Video AND audio file (all three) for only $7.50. The video and audio include some extra details.

Read the entire book for free below or download the E-book, video and audio (all three together for only $7.50) here:

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Philosophy
    Waldorf Philosophy   
    Parent Child Modeling   
    The Importance of Free Play
Curriculum & Rhythm      
    Rhythm & Stages in Waldorf Education   
    Summary of the Needs and Rhythms of Each Age from Preschool to Grade Eight   
    Specific Lessons and Themes Each Year – Preschool to Grade Eight   
    The Rhythm of the Day   
    The Rhythm of the Month   
    Lesson Blocks   
    The Rhythm of the Year   
    Breathing In, Breathing Out & Baking Bread
Materials
    Natural Toys, Clothing & Materials
Stories
    The Wisdom of Fairytales
Art
    Waldorf Art
Handiwork
    Handiwork and Math
Spirituality
    Religion and Spirituality in Waldorf Education
Celebrations
    Waldorf Celebrations  
    The Waldorf Birthday Story
Verses
    Basic Verses
Temperaments
    Temperaments in Education
Music  
    Pentatonic Music in Waldorf Education
Teacher Tasks
    Meditation and Inner Work   
    Educating the Teacher/Parent
Modern Media & Resources
    Waldorf and Television