Singing & Music Basics
Learn the basics of music so you can work with your child on both singing and flute playing. This
class is great for those aiming to instruct at home or for those wanting to help their student(s)
practice what has been learned at WLR classes. Explore new ways to integrate music into your
daily life and your home education environment. Bring pentatonic flutes and recorders and any
other portable instruments you are hoping to use during your school year.
Combining Waldorf with Other Homeschooling Methods
Do you love Waldorf ideas but are also attracted to other approaches to home education? Is it
possible to combine Waldorf ideology with other methods? Whether you are drawn to
Charlotte Mason, Classical Eduation, Thomas Jefferson, or unschooling, learn practical methods
for bringing the best of these seemingly incompatible methods into your unique home school
environment.
The Art of Storytelling
With the advent of mass media, Storytelling is quickly becoming a lost art. Learn about the
benefits of storytelling (without a book) and simple ways to bring storytelling to your family and
homeschooling day. Learn techniques of memorization, the art of choosing the right words and
images for telling stories in an age-appropriate manner. Please bring a story book, plain readers
or picture books you would like to use.
Simple Puppetry for Busy Homeschoolers
Puppetry is a wonderful way to bring stories to children -- and you needn't be a puppetry wizard
to make this art form come alive in your home! Learn simple methods to engage your children's
imaginations and make their learning come alive.
Form Drawing Basics
What is the purpose of Form Drawing? Why teach it? Get these and other questions answered
while you learn the basics of Form Drawing and its importance to your child's education.
Finding Your Rhythm
Where does the day go? Without time clocks, school bells, and other mainstream scheduling
mechanisms, it is easy to get overwhelmed while running a busy home and homeschool. How do
you find your rhythm? How do you know when you've lost it? Learn the basics of finding your
rhythm based on the needs of you and your family.
Math Games & Activities
Explore creative and fun ways to teach Math skills and concepts to your children. Learn practical
ways to bring meaning to your math lessons. Be prepared to be active and engaged in this hands-
on class.
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