{"id":23540,"date":"2014-04-18T06:30:17","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T10:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplehomeschl.wpengine.com\/?p=23540"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:46:48","slug":"how-i-discovered-waldorf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/how-i-discovered-waldorf\/","title":{"rendered":"How I discovered Waldorf (and how you can, too)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe following is a guest post by Donna Ashton of The Waldorf Connection<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

W<\/span>hen my twin girls were three and a half my husband and I decided we would homeschool them.<\/p>\n

I had no idea what curriculum I would use and had never heard of Waldorf Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I attended a homeschool fair in my state and purchased a book called 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum<\/a><\/em>.<\/strong> The book contained a short quiz, designed to help determine what educational style would be best for me and my family.<\/p>\n

As a Type-A over-achiever, I was shocked when my results ended up in a tie between unschooling<\/a> and Charlotte Mason<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I discovered I wanted something that didn’t look or feel like traditional school. Something that would give my girls real life <\/i>knowledge and a love for learning.
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Neither of the recommended curricula seemed to be the ‘right’ solution for us.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, through reading a few books on mindful parenting and moving forward on my own spiritual journey, I heard the word \u201cWaldorf\u201d mentioned a few times. When I began doing some research, I knew this was exactly what I had been looking for!<\/p>\n

And much to my surprise it was a lot of what I had already<\/i> been doing with my girls.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Knitting\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Things like spending time in nature, playing outdoors and celebrating the seasons, using natural toys, limited (or no) media, eating organic, whole food and living in a simplistic environment.<\/p>\n

I saw the potential for offering an amazing education that meets my children where they are developmentally, paired with the arts, music, movement and so much more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That was it, I was hooked.<\/p>\n

My love for Waldorf only grew from there as I continued to gain knowledge in the philosophy behind the method, learn new skills, and open a creative part of myself that I now share with my kids.<\/p>\n

I started this journey thinking it was going to be about my girls and what I could offer to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Somewhere along the way it became about me<\/i> as well. And I wouldn’t change a thing.<\/p>\n

Waldorf Homeschool U<\/h4>\n

\"Waldorf<\/a><\/p>\n

My passion for Waldorf led me to create Waldorf Homeschool U<\/a><\/strong>: A six week e-course that prepares you for understanding Waldorf concepts, shows you how to set-up your homeschool space and daily rhythm, and guides you to plan and present the material that your child needs to thrive.<\/p>\n

Wherever you may be on this path, Waldorf Homeschool \u201cU\u201d<\/a> will meet you there with practical nuts-n-bolts solutions, guidance and a supportive community.<\/p>\n

An overview of the course:<\/strong><\/p>\n