As the school year rolls along, you may be finding your groove in some areas, identifying challenges in others, and looking to solidify plans for the months to come.

We’re here to help.

We’ve collected many of our planning resources here in one spot - our goal is for you to feel empowered to work through your school year in the way that serves your family best!

When planning your homeschool year, it can be difficult not to get sucked into FOMO, comparison (especially if you go on social media, *ahem*,) or just not knowing where to start.

Here’s something to remember:

FREEDOM is the cornerstone of Waldorf education!

Now, we know that freedom can feel a little intimidating- sometimes too many options actually breeds indecision. But take a breath, explore, and trust your gut. You know your child(ren) best; their interests, challenges, needs, and wishes. Really, you do! So take some time, and enjoy the planning process. You’ve got this.

Click on the link or image to explore some resources that we hope inspire, empower, and give you confidence to do things your way:

Children enjoying an artistic project with pumpkins. — Michaelmas is celebrated every year on September 29th!

Doing It Your Way: Celebrating Michaelmas

Michaelmas is just around the corner, and there are many things we see out there that feel like requirements to celebrate the day. Building a dragon, sewing golden capes, dragon bread? All or none of the above? Where to begin? Start here, and get some encouragement for doing it your way!

Four Things to Know Before Planning

Just getting started with homeschooling AND Waldorf education? Here’s four things to know as you get started with your planning. This piece is less of a “things to do” list, and more of a “things to bring you peace” list.

A child and a cat sitting on a bench in a bright kitchen.

Four Questions We Should All Be Asking On Behalf of our Children

Crafting the rhythm of our children's days and school year can start to feel daunting when we consider all the various options available to our families. Take time to read this piece that includes four very important questions we should all be asking on behalf of our children. Their answers will bring you peace. Promise.

A person reading a book in a hammock. — *Work smarter, not harder!*

4 Tips for Planning Your Curriculum

Taking care of yourself as an educator is just as important as taking care of your child’s day and education! Empower yourself to prepare curriculum and lessons in ways that work for you! Find some inspiration here for ideas on making the most of your time, and explore ways to work smarter, not harder.

A colorful Waldorf pastel drawing from Norse Mythology.

Get the Biggest Bang for Your Homeschool Dollars

Have you purchased homeschool curriculum or Waldorfish.com courses? Not sure exactly how to make the most of them? We’ve compiled the most doable and meaningful advice from our customers to get everything you possibly can out of your homeschooling dollars.

A colorful basket of paint brushes. — *Organized art supplies brings great peace of mind- we’ll help you get started!*

Getting Your Supplies in Order

This next resource brings the phrase “the devil is in the details” to mind. Be sure to read this piece to discover the importance of taking some time to plan ahead and get all the things you need on hand in order.

Allowing Your Children to Write Their Own Stories

It feels like we run into “shoulds” around every corner when educating our children. It’s not hard to get overwhelmed with tracking our childrens’ progress based on rubrics and a grade’s expectations. These have value AND we want to empower you to not worry too much. A little flexibility, time, and faith in your child’s growth and development goes a long way in making your homeschool year meaningful and educational.

Stories in Form Drawing

Especially in the younger grades, Waldorf education puts a lot of emphasis on the importance of including stories with lessons, such as in form drawing. But do we have to include a story every time? Is there another way? Explore this piece about stories by our form drawing course creator Rev Bowen, and find out where more isn’t necessarily more.

A child walking on a bridge through nature.

Why Waldorf Storytelling?

Storytelling is a pillar of Waldorf education, but it can be one of those things that feels daunting, especially to those that are just getting started. But, storytelling is about so much more than memorizing and reciting- it’s about connection, sharing, and enlivening even the most simple stories. Be sure to check out our full, 3-part storytelling series by Sara Renee Logan, and discover that in fact, you already are a storyteller!

Images of Robyn Beaufoy and Caitlin Amajor, the authors.

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!