Spinning in 3rd grade is at the very heart of Waldorf Education. It epitomizes the overall ‘gesture’ of what we strive to do...

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.

Ideally, 4th grade will be a balance of both embroidery and cross-stitch. But what comes first?

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

In the last five years, teachers across the country, in all types of schools, of all subjects, are experiencing more challenging behaviors

Summer can also be a wonderful opportunity to bring simple handwork projects that are outside of your usual school year curriculum.

Building and maintaining relationships with others is the work of human life. The quality and flexibility of our social interactions reveals

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. 

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?

It was easy, inexpensive, totally non-toxic, and really fun!

I believe embracing mixed-age groupings provides the perfect storm for both artistic freedom and community to develop beautifully.  

Teacher retention rate is increased by 70% by good mentoring early in a teacher’s career There are various models of mentoring:...

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...

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

An anonymous handwork teacher shares a deeper look at 8th grade PJ pants and eating disorders.

By Kelly Beekman Kelly Beekman is an artist and educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. She will be one of our keynote...

Confucious said “To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge.”

As a mature visual artist, I still make time to review and re-enliven the basic concepts and assumptions that underlie my artistic practice.

In the 18th and 19th centuries travel sewing kits were essential for both men and women to carry at all times.

Are you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and exhausted? The holiday season can bring joy and chaos in equal measure.