At this time of year, Waldorf communities everywhere are preparing celebrations of the seasonal festivals. In the Northern Hemisphere,...

Last month in our online Handwork Teacher Development program we had a wonderful discussion with our students about spiraling handwork...

Turmeric anthotype solar printing video tutorials!

Learn to knit a Michaelmas dragon!

In our society today we live in a time of polarity & divisiveness. But, the legend of Michael & the dragon is not an “us against them" story

These hand-stitched shooting stars can be made in any grade level and are a wonderful example of spiraling handwork skills throughout grades

We acknowledge our rightful role of constant ‘questing’ through the activity of ‘quest-ioning.’  Ideally all teaching – in any ‘classroom’ – serves the child best when ‘questing for the truth’ begins with a worthy question.

Subject teachers often move between the cracks of school life. We carry rhythm from one room to another, adapt lessons on the fly, and hold dozens—if not hundreds—of students in our care.

Ultimately, all learning is a form of relationship building—it kindles inspiration and encourages students from within.

A colleague of mine recently plonked themselves down in the staff room and, with a big sigh, said: `I do my best, but I’m not sure I’m Steinery enough’.

4th-grade handwork is a dynamic process that nurtures spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and a deeper connection to form.

We are so proud of our international student body, and the wide diversity of our conference attendees. We are also glad to be stepping...

Waldorf education is both practical and artistic; both functional and authentic. This can be seen in design principles through the grades.

By coming together through handwork, we can foster peace, respect, and dignity in our communities. 1 stitch, 1 story, 1 connection at time.

You will be both greatly missed, and ever-present in our work with colleagues and children.

How can weaving a story be a powerful act of compassion, and a catalyst for growth and self-awareness? 

Being a teacher in this day and age is no small feat. In the last five years, teachers across the country, in all types of schools, of...

Teaching handwork is so much more than teaching basic knitting or sewing skills. We are not teaching projects, we are teaching developing...

As a teacher attuning and understanding each child’s individual sensory needs can be a key factor to their success in the classroom.

Having children wrap their own gifts for their loved ones provides a wealth of developmental benefits while fostering the spirit of giving,