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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...
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...
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...
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...
Our high school students enjoyed their Optics Science Block with puppet play!
What is light?
What are its physical properties?
Learning through shadow puppet plays:
- Light intensity and distance
- Shadows
- Relativity of colors and afterimage
Learn more about our High School HERE.
Class 11 Main Lesson Highlight with Ms. Daniela
"During this main lesson block students will explore the opposing genres of tragedy and comedy as well as origins of theater. While exploring several dramas, themes of transformation, wisdom, foolishness, and human archetypes will be worked with.
Stud...
Melisa and Erik Nielsen share how they have taught Public Speaking in their homeschooling and at Seasons of Seven.
When is Public Speaking Taught? 10th Grade
They share fun, practical ideas that set your child up for success.
Listen to the full discussions HERE.
Tragedy and Comedy: This main lesson explores the opposing genres of tragedy and comedy. We will begin with the origins of drama in ancient Greek religious festivals, and follow the themes of self-awareness, transformation, wisdom, foolishness, and human responses to the world around them. Our work ...
A healthy view of the world starts with a healthy view of ourselves. How we view ourselves, our roles and responsibilities affects what we do in this world. And, how we view the world reflects on how we act in it.
It is therefore important and more so at this time in our earth's history to see ever...
Math is often seen as a skill that everyone must learn as part of a well rounded education, and this is true to a point. However, if that was the sum total of what was taught in math, it could be a very dry and torturous experience indeed! The real value of math in the 9th and 10th grade curricula...
So many students, when they enter middle and high school, express the feeling that they don’t like math, or are not good at it. Why does math become the bane of so many kids, even those who otherwise thrive in school?
One answer to this question is that math too often is taught in a mechanical w...
