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Waldorf Handwork Educators Blog


You Are the Weavers of the Future!
You are the artists. You are the innovators. You are the teachers, and the weavers of the future.

Shellie Smith
3 min read
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Knit to Connect
I realised that we could learn to enhance the benefits of knitting in order to deliberately improve our health and wellbeing

Betsan Corkhill
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Expanding Horizons:
Joining together diverse cultures and learning environments calls us to do the deeper work of boiling it all down to the true essence.

Shellie Smith
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Supporting Handwork in Nairobi
Here is an appeal from Sarnia Guiton, a former colleague at Rudolf Steiner College, who writes to us all from Nairobi, Kenya, where she...
Sarnia Guiton
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Opening Windows Into the Developing Child
Unfortunately, there is no one right answer. What we CAN do is look through as many windows as possible to find the light that shines within

Shellie Smith
4 min read
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Martinmas Lanterns – Project of the Month
The warm light of the lanterns reminds us all to shine our own inner light with hope, kindness, and generosity for all humankind.

Shellie Smith
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Why do we teach children to spin?
Spinning in 3rd grade is at the very heart of Waldorf Education. It epitomizes the overall ‘gesture’ of what we strive to do...

elizabeth
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Thinking, Feeling, & Willing in Handwork
The will in Waldorf education is not willfull and it’s not about wanting to. It’s about doing, taking action, setting something into motion.

elizabeth
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What Comes First? Embroidery or Cross-Stitch?
Ideally, 4th grade will be a balance of both embroidery and cross-stitch. But what comes first?

Shellie Smith
3 min read
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The Spiritual Task of Classroom Management
In the last five years, teachers across the country, in all types of schools, of all subjects, are experiencing more challenging behaviors
Rebecca Hipps
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Summer Handwork Fun!
Summer can also be a wonderful opportunity to bring simple handwork projects that are outside of your usual school year curriculum.

Shellie Smith
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Colors in Conversation
Building and maintaining relationships with others is the work of human life. The quality and flexibility of our social interactions reveals
Kelly Beekman
6 min read
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En-joying the Less Enjoyable
If I present a skill to children that I’m not enthused about, even if my presentation is all sunshine and roses, they will know.Â
Marina Unger
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Need Help With Your Supply Order?
There are many choices to make when planning how to best use your supply budget. How much yarn to order? What colors? What if I run out?

Shellie Smith
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Dyeing Raffia & Jute With Kitchen Dyes
It was easy, inexpensive, totally non-toxic, and really fun!

Shellie Smith
5 min read
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Community in Learning: A Reflection on Leading Mixed Age Handwork Lessons
I believe embracing mixed-age groupings provides the perfect storm for both artistic freedom and community to develop beautifully. Â
Marina Unger
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What IS Mentoring?
Teacher retention rate is increased by 70% by good mentoring early in a teacher’s career There are various models of mentoring:...

elizabeth
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What did we talk about at the Goetheanum?
It was cold, very cold, at the Goetheanum, and the number of large open spaces and high ceilings did not feel ‘cozy’, not at all! At the...

elizabeth
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WHE at the Goetheanum
In mid-April, I was happy to attend the 1st ever world wide conference of teacher educators on behalf of Waldorf Handwork Educators. Many...

elizabeth
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Inclusivity: A Deeper Look at 8th Grade Pajama Pants
An anonymous handwork teacher shares a deeper look at 8th grade PJ pants and eating disorders.
Anonymous Handwork Teacher
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