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Essential Books:

I have found these books to be indispensable to me for continued inspiration.  There are precious few resources for continuing a Waldorf-inspired approach into high-school years.  None I have read (so far) have inspired me in the same way as those written for teachers of younger children.  If and when I find one I love, I’ll add the link here.

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge

In a Nutshell

Around the Year

The Children’s Year

Festivals. Family, and Food

The Waldorf School Book of Soups

The Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book

The Nature Corner

Magic Wool and More Magic Wool

Feltcraft

Curricula we use::

We take a largely Waldorf approach with our children, and allow learning to grow out of living. For us, that means enjoying good books and programs, and planning lots and lots of field trips, and taking advantage of interesting classes and workshops whenever possible.  We have found that to be a more authentic approach, and much more fruitful.  We do, however use a few curricular resources for developing practical skills –

Shurley English

Math-U-See

Rosetta Stone

Jensen Grammar (supplemental resource for older students)

Draw Real… (series of excellent practical art books)

Faith and Life/Didache (faith formation used mainly for sacramental preparation)

Where to buy Waldorf supplies and other things for natural, family-centered living::

The Shop at Renaissance Farms

Where to get some ideas and inspiration for your lesson planning::

Sonnet Education