Q: I’m new to Waldorf homeschooling and I’d like to incorporate your courses; what should I choose?

(This post is part of a series in which we answer the most common questions we receive in our inbox re: homeschooling, Waldorf curriculum/pedagogy, and whatever else comes our way! Click here to read more from the series!)

A: First off, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here!

We offer courses crafted by master teachers, all designed with the Waldorf pedagogy and the homeschooling family in mind. Our courses are suitable for a wide range of ages, grades, and abilities, and include subjects in art, science (physics, chemistry, and botany), form drawing, geometry, and festival life.

So, how do you know which one is best for you and your child?

First, it’s important to note that we do not offer a full curriculum for a specific grade, or as it is sometimes called, a “boxed curriculum”.

We offer courses in an à la carte fashion, meaning they are stand alone courses that focus on a certain subject or skill.

What does that mean for you?

A colorful crayon drawing on a barn and landscape. — *A landscape drawing using block crayons.*

It means you can use our courses to supplement and enhance your homeschool curriculum, and essentially plug-in our offerings where you feel they will serve your family the best!

A quick pep talk: just because you’ve chosen to homeschool, does not mean you have to do everything yourself! Really, you don’t! Take the time to identify your strengths and challenges, and find support where you need help.

One way to do this is with our courses.

So, which course should you start with?

Here are a few questions consider:

Are you looking for a grade-specific course, or something more general and designed for a wide range of ages? Do you plan to have children of various ages work together with one course?

Is your child in the lower, or the upper grades (grades 1-4, or grades 5-8 and beyond?)

As the adult educator, are you hoping to have your child working independently with the lessons, or are you hoping to take the course on your own and then present the material to your child? Maybe you envision working in tandem with your child through the lessons?

Are you hoping to begin the course right away? (All but one of our courses are open for enrollment year-round; our Weekly Art Foundations course has two enrollment windows a year- click here to join our newsletter and receive more info!)

Once you’ve asked yourself these questions, check out the chart below. You’ll find courses that overlap in various categories, and others that are more specific to a grade or age.

Where would you like the most support?

Click here or on the chart below to explore!

A clickable chart of homeschooling courses from Waldorfish.com

For all of our courses, you can expect:

Lifetime access (this means you can circle back to the lessons anytime - with younger children as they age up too!)
Instructor support
Detailed supply lists
Pedagogical and practical support ideas
Original courses inspired by Waldorf curriculum created by experienced, master teachers and home educators

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Once you’ve identified where you’d like the most support, take some time to check out our Free Sample Lessons.

Each free lesson is pulled directly from the course itself- there is no better way to get an idea of the instructor’s style, a lesson’s pace, and overall, how our courses work!

There are a lot of options to choose from- if you’d like some help making the right choice, send us a message - we’re happy to help!

Enjoy, and we can’t wait to see what you choose!

About the Authors

Robyn Beaufoy is Waldorfish’s CEO, and a course instructor for two of our courses - Waldorf Art for Beginners and Weekly Art Foundations. You’ll find her intuitive touches and influences throughout everything Waldorfish offers! Robyn has been in the world of education for almost 30 years, with an MA in Education and a certification in Waldorf teaching - she also homeschooled both of her children. In 2012 Robyn co-founded Waldorfish.com, creating it with the vision of making Waldorf inspired-art and pedagogy more accessible, joyful, and doable to homeschoolers all over the world.

Caitlin Amajor is Waldorfish’s course instructor for Geometry grades 5 & 6, and Botany, as well as our Administrative Assistant. From a young age, Caitlin has been immersed in Waldorf education, attending a Waldorf school from K-8. After receiving a BA in History, Caitlin gained her certification in Waldorf teaching, and spent seven years as a Waldorf class teacher in the upper grades. With a special fondness for watercolor painting and geometry, Caitlin loves bringing Waldorf education to her students all over the world, and seeing their own individuality and style bloom from the curriculum!

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