Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Essentials

Hosted by: Melisa and Erik Neilsen

Who are we? I’m Melisa! A mom of five children with only two left at home. I’ve been a wife, an ex-wife and a wife again. Two of my children have spectrum struggles. My oldest has ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and my...

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42. Why It's Important for Dads to do the Inner Work for Homeschooling and Parenting Erik Nielsen

Erik Nielsen inspires you to take the time and do the inner work Dad's. The inner work may not seem important but it helps in those moments of questioning why kids are doing what they are doing and navigating why it...
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41. Preparing for your Michaelmas Festival with Melisa Nielsen

Melisa at Waldorf Essentials has created an amazing resource to get you started on your Michaelmas Festival planning. Traditional Waldorf Verse Story Resources and Song Ideas  In this video/podcast Melisa also covers...
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40. How to Navigate Intrusive Thoughts in Your Meditation Practice with Melisa Nielsen

Do you meditate?Melisa shares how she has learned to navigate intrusive thoughts during her daily meditation. Meditation is always time well spent!Need help? Melisa has you...
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39. Waldorf Homeschooling with Waldorf Essentials for Your Partner

Need help explaining all the things Waldorf Homeschooling to your partner? We have you covered. Plus we offer lots of support and office hours where you can come ask all your questions. Waldorf homeschooling can feel...
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38. How to Write Your Own Waldorf Homeschool Curriculum with Melisa Nielsen

Melisa shares her experience with Waldorf homeschooling. How she got started, the tools she used to how she began writing her own curriculum and creating Waldorf Essentials for homeschoolers. Melisa also shares...
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37. Homeschool Curriculum By Homeschoolers for Homeschoolers with Melisa Nielsen

Homeschool curriculum written by homeschoolers for homeschoolers. How can you provide a homeschool curriculum when you have never experienced it yourself? Have the homeschool and peaceful foundation of your dreams....
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36. Should You Homeschool Multiple Children Together with Melisa Nielsen

A common question is "I have a lot of children, should I homeschool them together?" It can feel overwhelming having multiple children and trying to decide if each child has their own main lesson or if all the kids...
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35. Waldorf Dad's Come Together to Answer the Top Questions They Have Been Asked

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34. Know Thyself with Melisa Nielsen Waldorf Essentials

Come learn what's included in Waldorf Essential's Thinking Feeling Willing program, learn about temperament from Melisa Nielsen and get a peek of what Planning for Peace is. Need support for your homeschooling? Need...
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33. Planning the Lively Waldorf Homeschool Lesson with Melisa and Erik Nielsen Waldorf Essentials

Waldorf Homeschooling is about lively lessons. To create lively Waldorf lessons you have to PLAN. Melisa and Erik share their experience with planning. You can over plan, you can under plan and you can shift a plan....
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32. Temperament at Gatherings for Waldorf Homeschoolers with Melisa Nielsen

Not looking forward to the next gathering of friends or family because you are often questioned and challenged by others for your decision to Waldorf Homeschool? Melisa shares her top tips on how to navigate this...
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31. Planning with Temperament in Mind for Your Waldorf Homeschooling with Melisa Nielsen

What's special to the Waldorf Essentials Homeschool curriculum? Planning for Peace like you've never seen it before! We are so excited to share with you the redesign of Planning for Peace. It still holds all the...
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