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...

Episodes

247. { Auriel's Light } Mid Year Review

Season #1

Learn more about our Waldorf Essentials Curriculum and Parenting Resources at https://www.waldorfessentials.com/ Don't you want an amazing homeschool experience? We have helped thousands of families over the years,...
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246. The Child at 15

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the 15 year old today in her series "The Child at ___". The 15 year old is similar to the 9 year old that needs to know they are loved and often embraced with a hug....
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245. The Art Lesson in Your Waldorf Homeschooling

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses specifically on the art lesson to help you have confidence in your Waldorf homeschooling.   - The art lesson is not separate from the main lesson.   - Planning is key for...
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244. Planning with Multiple Children

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials helps you learn how to plan your Waldorf homeschooling with multiple children.  She has personal experience with her five children. Planning is the key to your homeschool lessons...
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243. The Child at 12

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials continues the series of  "The Child At __".    Today's focus is the 12 year old.    Big changes are happening at 12.    - Crossing the “Rubicon”   - More materialistic.   - Want to...
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242. { Auriel's Light } Interviewing Season of Seven Families

Season #1

You will love this interview with four different families to learn how they use our Seasons of Seven program to meet their families needs.  Learn more about Seasons of Seven...
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241. How We Get Movement in Our Day

Season #1

Listen as Melisa discusses the importance of movement and how to incorporate more of it into your days.    In this video you will learn: -Why Waldorf schools strive for movement to account for 1/3 of their day -Tips...
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240. FAQ About Homeschooling and Keeping Records

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials shares today about a common question when it comes to not only Waldorf Homeschooling but Homeschooling in general.  "Do I need to keep records?" "How do I keep records?" "How long...
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239. The Child at 9

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials focuses on the child at 9 today.  Melisa has been guiding us through a series of the changes that happen every three years.  This is a great tool for Waldorf homeschooling but...
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238. History Progression in the Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculum

Season #1

Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials takes us on a brief walk through the history progression of the Waldorf Homeschooling Curriculum.  The history layout is very intentional and meant to meet the child at their soul...
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237. { Auriel's Light } Public Speaking

Season #1

When is Public Speaking Taught? 10th Grade  Melisa and Erik Nielsen share how they have taught Public Speaking in their homeschooling and at Seasons of Seven.  They share fun, practical ideas that set your child up...
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236. The Child at 6

Season #1

  Melisa Nielsen at Waldorf Essentials is focusing on the child at 6 today. This is a series of the child at various ages and the common changes that occur.  When you are prepared for each phase you are more capable...
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