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A NEW YEAR'S SURPRISE
by Isabella Maas‬
â€Okay, buckle up buttercups, because you’re about to read the tale of how I, a‬ mostly functioning (emphasis on mostly) human being, stumbled on a land of‬ vibrant wonder and, more importantly, figured out what all those squishy‬ feelings are actually about....
The DaffodilÂ
A crown of sunlight on my head,
I waken from cold winter's bed.
Grasses growing round my toes,
Butterfly tickles my velvet nose.
Gentle waters start to flow.
Seeks awake!
Our roots do grow.
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As your children transition into high school at Seasons of Seven, you may be wondering, what will be different, in terms of my role as a homeschooler? As homeschoolers, your role naturally shifts each year throughout the grades and into high school, as the students are capable of more independence i...
FIREWORKS WRIGHTING
by Adam FinchumÂ
Once upon a time in the magical town of Spackville, the annual Summer Festival was the highlight of the year. Spackville was famous for its enchanting fireworks displays that lit up the night sky and brought joy to everyone who watched. Each year, families, frien...
Enjoy this Class 8 Chemistry Highlight from Ms Jaia.Â
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Throughout one's journey in Waldorf Education, one will likely frequently encounter the idea that one of the purposes of Waldorf Education is to educate free human beings. In the early years, students are guided through their artistic work and early academic work, often following an example from the...
Most of us can see and recognize the changing of the seasons. We feel, for example, the shift from summer to fall as cool weather starts to set in. “Autumn, like a lusty king, strides through the fields, bringing a crispy coolness to the air.” I love it! But what if we don’t notice it? What if we li...
Many knowledgeable people agree on certain benefits of learning other languages:
It makes you smarter.
It boosts academic achievement.
It provides professional and career advantages.
It provides broader access to education and information.
It gives you more social and global skills.
It makes l...
Candlemas Verse:
When Candlemas Day is bright with sun;
Then Winter’s power has just begun.
But when Candlemas Day is dark with rain;
Then Winter’s power is on the wane!
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Lighting Your Candles:
Candle, candle, burning bright,
Fill us with your ...
I have been a Waldorf teacher since 1999 and I will never forget the first day I walked into a Waldorf classroom. I was in awe of the simplicity and the beauty. I saw happy children running around the schoolyard and climbing trees at dizzying heights. Here in the tree tops they were Norsemen...
And down from all the stars
Streams blessings like wondrous rain
So that all our weary powers
Grow newly fresh again.
And out of obscure dark
The Lord comes into view
To knit torn threads together And all of life renew
- Friedrich Hebbel
The Christmas tree has been taken down, the shimmering d...
Adolescence
Adolescence is marked by a new way of engaging with the world. The gratitude and love cultivated in earlier years give rise to a sense of responsibility. This is when a child begins to act out of a natural sense of duty, born from true appreciation.
The High School Years
High school m...